Spanish Story Cava NV
Primary flavours

Green Apple

Green Melon

Lemon

Beeswax

Lemongrass

Tangy
Details
This is a classic expression of Cava. The famous indigenous Spanish trio of Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada come together to push all freshness dials to the max. There's plenty of citrus, green apple and minerality here making it a perfect bottle to pop on Saturday night to kick off the night with friends or save for Sunday morning brunch with mum and dad.
Cava is the national sparkling wine of Spain, and is based on three main local grape varieties (none of which are particularly common, but that’s what makes it so much fun!). The traditional grapes are Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel-lo, and this trinity of grapes somewhat echoes the Champagne tradition, where most wines are based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Cava is made using the traditional method, but given that it uses such special grapes, we thought it deserved it’s own category. The main flavours are always based on green apple and really fresh acidity. Because of the acidity, it actually ages incredibly well….but sometimes it’s hard to resist.
Cava is the national sparkling wine of Spain, and is based on three main local grape varieties (none of which are particularly common, but that’s what makes it so much fun!). The traditional grapes are Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel-lo, and this trinity of grapes somewhat echoes the Champagne tradition, where most wines are based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Cava is made using the traditional method, but given that it uses such special grapes, we thought it deserved it’s own category. The main flavours are always based on green apple and really fresh acidity. Because of the acidity, it actually ages incredibly well….but sometimes it’s hard to resist.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Catalonia
country
Spain
Grape type
Cava
Wine Maker
Spanish Story
Alcohol
11.5%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Maturation on Lees
Pairing guide
Food

White Fish

Sushi

Antipasti

Ham

Raw Fish

Shellfish
Tastes

Crisp

Light

Fruity
Moods

Adventurous

Celebratory

Romantic
Seasons

Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Catalonia, Spain
Catalonia is a lively and picturesque wine region in northeastern Spain, one of the country’s most popular wine and food destinations. The region benefits from a unique microclimate that is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees Mountains, creating a perfect environment for growing grapes. The major wine regions of Catalonia include, Penedès: Located in the southeast of Barcelona, there’s Priorat is a small wine region known for its full-bodied and long lived reds typically made from Garnacha and Cariñena, not to mention Emporda, and Terra Alta. Overall Catalonia is known for producing top notch Cava, as well as full-bodied reds made from Tempranillo, Grenache, and Carignan grape varieties. Some of the top producers in the region include Freixenet, Torres, and Codorníu, among others.
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