5 Reasons You Should be Drinking Cava

Cava is the most famous Spanish fizz, but can sometimes seem left behind thanks to the soaring popularity of Prosecco and trusty Champagne. Well it certainly shouldn’t be forgotten. Here’s why it’s time to get serious about Cava. 1. Beautifully dry and refreshing Cava is a delicious bubbly with flavours of apple and citrus with…

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Freixenet in Talks of Buyout

Freixenet, a family-owned business based in Catalonia, Spain  and the biggest producer of Cava has resumed talks with German group Henkell, who were looking to buy into the business a couple of weeks ago. Negotiations had to be postponed due to a death in the family of the board of directors. There are unconfirmed reports suggesting…

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Find the Perfect Bubbly for your Wedding Day

If you’re organising your own bubbly for your wedding venue, it can be a daunting task deciding which one to choose from the thousands available. Going traditional with Champagne is always a reliable option, but if you’re on a budget or want to try something different, there are plenty of other fantastic sparkling wines to suit your needs. Cava, Crémant…

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Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without Pink Bubbly!

Whether on a romantic date or taking an evening off to treat yourself, a glass of rosé sparkling wine always helps make Valentine’s Day even better. Rosé sparkling wine also pairs very well with food, particularly fish and pasta and it goes beautifully with chocolate and desserts! Light & Fruity These affordable pink sparkling wines are ideal for…

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Cavas you can find in the Supermarket

Cavas you can find in the Supermarket

With these affordable Cavas, there’s no need to wait for a special occasion to have a glass a bubbly. Great with a meal or just an evening drink, this Spanish sparkler offers great value for money. Here’s some to keep an eye out for in your local UK supermarket: Under £10: Arestel Cava Brut – Lidl:…

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Cava to take on Champagne

Exports of Cava soared from just 10 million bottles in 1980 to 154.7 million bottles in 2014. This is the 6th consecutive year that foreign sales of the drink exceeded those of Champagne. In 2014 France exported 144.9 million bottles of Champagne. Cava, whose name is derived for the Catalan word for cellar is seen…

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