Cava
Catalonia, Spain · Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
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Understanding Cava
Serving guidance
Serve Cava at around 7°C, within a 6–8°C range. Check the bottle before pouring — these are practical targets, not lab-precise figures.
Decanting guidance
Young bottle: 0–10 minutes Low risk Decanting is uncommon for Cava; occasionally used for richer Gran Reserva styles.
Developed: 0–10 minutes Low risk
Mature / older: 0–15 minutes Medium risk Very brief aeration only, and only for aged Reserva/Gran Reserva bottlings.
Glassware
Champagne flute or tulip glass — chosen for how Cava's aromatics and structure show best.
Style profile
About Cava
Cava is Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine, typically drier and more savory than Prosecco, with fine bubbles and toasty depth in Reserva styles.
Serving temperature, decanting duration, and glassware guidance reflect consensus ranges drawn from established wine-education references, including Court of Master Sommeliers service guidelines, Wine Folly's reference charts, and Guild of Sommeliers / Decanter magazine decanting guidance.