By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 5, 2026

Cava

(kaa-vuh)
DEFINITION

Cava

Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine of denominación de origen (DO) status produced in Catalonia using the traditional method just like Champagne. It may be white or rosé and it is typically dry, with zesty citrus and apple flavors, crafted from native grapes like Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Cava is highly versatile and can be served as an aperitif or paired with tapas, cured meats or fried fish.

Did you know? Originally, Cava was known as "Spanish Champagne", but in 1970, winemakers adopted the name "Cava", which means "cave" or "cellar" in Spanish.

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