Posts Tagged ‘Spanish sparkling wine’
Spanish Wine
There are two noted times when wine was first produced in Spain, the earliest was between 4000 to 3000 BC when archaeologists believe that grapes were first cultivated. The second was around 1100 BC with the construction of a trading post in Cádiz in southwestern Spain by the Phoenicians. One of the most important times…
Read MoreCava Classifications
Cava is the third big name in the Sparkling Wine industry, after Champagne and Prosecco. About 95% of all Cava is produced in the Catalan region of Penedès, west of Barcelona. The village of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is home to two of the major producers, Codorníu and Freixenet. Its classification is regulated by the Cava D.O.…
Read MoreSpanish Gastronomy and Sparkling Wine
The importance of food and sparkling wine is understood by every country, it is a hallmark of fine dining, an experience that transcends what either counterpart can deliver on its own and the Spanish are one of the countries that showcase this perfectly, with fine cheese, perfectly cured meats, freshly caught fish and uniquely delicious…
Read MoreUncorked: Differentiating Sparkling Wines of the World
Pop, fizz, clink! You have a celebration approaching, and you need a bottle of bubbles to celebrate. But what wine should you buy? And when you are in the store staring at the array of wines on the shelves, what is the difference between the many types of sparkling wine? Here is your guide to…
Read MoreCava Food Pairings
Like many other sparkling wines, Cava is great for a variety of food pairings. The famous fizz from Spain has somewhat fallen away in popularity within the UK sparkling wine market in recent years especially thanks to the emergence of Prosecco (DOC especially) and Champagne’s consistent popularity. What is Cava? A sparkling wine (white or…
Read MoreTasting Vintage Sparkling Wines From Around The World – 2017
With every great harvest, a vintage is sure to follow, welcome back to the fourth article of this exclusive series to Glass of Bubbly, which will take you around the world tasting the vintages of different years. We’ve already done 3 vintage years with 2014, 2015 and 2016 vintage Sparkling Wines, let’s now explore the…
Read MoreThe Perfect Sparkling Wines To Enjoy On Your Holidays
A holiday can be the highlight of the year for some people, saving up to travel to an exotic faraway land or just travelling across your country to the seaside or mountain slopes. Anywhere in the world can be your next destination, it’s fun going into a travel agent and picking up a couple of…
Read MorePairing Two Spanish Greats, Cava with Paella
Two great creations from Spain are about to grace us with their presence, the Spanish drink known as Cava and the Spanish dish known as Paella. Spain is one of those magical countries, with a lot to explore, the culture, sights, food, wine and so much more, so whether you’re feeling homesick or just wanting…
Read MoreBattle of The Bubbles – Pizzaland
Battle of The Bubbles – English Fizz vs Champagne vs Cava vs Trento DOC An epic battle is about to take place, one of cosmic proportions, these fine examples of Sparkling Wines have been chosen to represent their country and battle it out over which pairs best with a Pizza. After looking through the internet…
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