The grapes mostly come from near Barcelona, much further to the sunny south than the Champagne region. That means they ripen more, which makes the cava lower in acidity than champagne (and often ...
Discover the flavors of Spain with the signature sparkling wine offering ... of respite Barcelona - Featuring olive bitters and olives, the savory notes contrast with the Cava's crispness; a ...
followed by sparkling wine from fresh grapes at 17%, French champagne at 15% and Spanish cava at 10%. Meanwhile, EU countries imported 5 million litres of sparkling wine from outside the block ...