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Vallformosa: An Exciting Brut Cava
Spanish wine producers have been watching the amazing success of Italian Proseccos in the U.S., and are taking action to get a piece of the sparkllng wine pie in this country. Previously unimported Cavas are now showing up in the U.S. market. I am delighted by the increasing number of Spanish Cavas that are now…
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Codorníu, Queen of the Cavas
In 1872, Josep Raventós of the Codorníu Raventós family from Catalonia made Spain’s first bottle of sparkling wine using the traditional method (second fermentation taking place in the bottle). Today these wines are known world-wide as Cavas. The Codorníu company, the oldest family-owned business in Spain, itself dates back to 1551, when Jaume Codorníu planted…
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Production of Cava
Cava is the second largest traditional method wine by volume in the world, after Champagne. The Cava Denominacion de Origen (DO) was established in 1986. The Cava DO covers five regions in Spain: Cataluna (where the majority of production is based), Aragon, Navarra, Pais Vasco and La Rioja. Production is only about two-thirds that of Champagne, approxiamtely…
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Cava
Cava is a sparling wine from spain produced in Catalonia. It can be white (blanco) or rose (rosado). The macabeu, parellada and xarel·lo are the most popular and traditional grape varieties for producing cava. Only wines produced in the champenoise traditional method may be labelled cavas. About 95% of all cava is produced in the Penedes area in Catalonia, with the village of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia being home to many of Spain’s largest production houses. The…
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Can Sumoi Xarel·lo 2025
While the Xarel-lo grape is famous for being used in Cava. This Can Sumoi Xarel·lo is a still, dry white wine. Produced by Pepe Raventós in the Penedès region of Spain, this natural wine is made from 100% Xarel-lo grapes and is known for its high acidity, mineral-driven character, and notes of green apple, fennel,…
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Sparkling Wines to Explore from France, Italy and Spain
Beyond Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, how many of these lesser-known sparkling wines have you tried from France, Italy and Spain? France Crémant, a high-quality, traditionally made fizz from regions outside Champagne like Alsace, Burgundy, and Loire, offering Champagne-like complexity (brioche, nuts, citrus) at a lower price. Blanquette de Limoux, made primarily from the indigenous…
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Champagne Culture Meets Culinary Tourism
The contemporary influences on any city’s nightlife include the roles played by the culture of Champagne, gourmet cuisine, and tourism. To enjoy a glamorous celebration with gourmet quality, the city has an array of sparkling wine culture, new gastronomic delights that shine memorable nights for travellers. Each and Every Style of Celebration Celebration is present…
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The Art of Champagne Sabering: A Celebration Uncorked
Behold the art of Champagne sabering, or sabrage—a spectacle of grandeur and celebration! This audacious technique of opening a bottle of sparkling wine with a swift strike of a blade is a ritual steeped in history, echoing the gallant spirit of the Napoleonic era. History and Tradition In the early 19th century, this tradition surged…
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How to Create the Perfect Gluten-Free Dessert Board for Sparkling Wine
A bottle of sparkling wine already suggests an occasion. Even on an ordinary evening, the sound of a cork lifting changes the atmosphere. Add a dessert board, and suddenly the table feels abundant. And if that board happens to be gluten-free? No one need notice. The aim is generosity, not explanation. The secret is simple.…
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