With Spring finally making it's way to Minnesota, it's high time to celebrate. And, to my way of thinking, nothing says 'celebrate' and 'Spring' quite like Cava. And there are no better Cavas to be had than those crafted by Conde de Subirats.There are six regions in Spain permitted to produce sparkling wines known as Cava, but there is only one, true Cava D.O. Subirats produces wines from grapes grown in the heart of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, the birthplace of Cava, among the high altitude hills of the subregion of Espiells. The grapes are harvested early to maintain naturally fresh, crisp acidity and are then fermented, separately in temperature controlled stainless steel to maintain the optimum of bright fruit aromas. The base wines are then blended and bottled with a bit of yeast to age for 18 months on lees prior to disgorging. The dosage is made with the most neutral flavored liquor to allow the flavor of the original grapes to shine.
There are two Cavas here, a white and a rose...and both are delicious. The white is a blend of 55% Macabeo, 40% Parellada, 5% Chardonnay, while the rose is crafted from 90% Trepat and 10% Pinot Noir. Both are perennial best buys in Parker and Tanzer.
These wines deserve a place at your table this Spring. You can't go wrong with either!
WHITE: Item #66064
ROSE : Item #65914
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