Name
Cava’s Quest For Quality: What’s New Within The D.O.
Date & Time
Monday, September 11, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rick Fisher
Description

While many of us are familiar with Cava, you might not know that with 70% of international sales, CAVA is the Spanish D.O. that exports the most. Come find out what the bubbly buzz is all about! Brut, Extra Brut, Rosé … and what about Guarda Superior? There have been many positive changes in recent years: the new zoning plans draw attention to Cava’s distinctive terroirs, while the Cava de Guarda Superior classification elevates the understanding of quality in Spain’s iconic and versatile sparkling wine. The regulatory board of Cava invite you to attend a tasting and masterclass—hosted by Rick Fisher, DipWSET and Spanish Programs Director for Wine Scholar Guild—to learn all about these exciting changes and taste through a diverse range of Cava wines.

Location Name
Palm 4+5+6
Full Address
Town & Country Resort & Spa
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
United States
Session Type
Tasting Session
Tasting Component?
Yes
Session Evaluation
Learning Objectives
1. Comprehend the distinctions among the newly established Cava de Guarda Superior categories and requirements--Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Paraje Calificado--and the role they play in quality Cava production.
2. Introduce the newly delineated regional zones and sub-zones, highlighting Cava's pursuit of identity through research and exploration of their regions and terroirs to better craft site-specific expressions in their sparkling wines.
3. Appreciate Cava's commitment to sustainability, focusing on the role of the D.O. and the important work done to date by individual producers based on resources available--from organic to biodynamic and in between.
Wine List in Tasting Order
Codorníu Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs NV
Roger Goulart Brut Nature Reserva 2018
Vilarnau Brut Nature Reserva 2019
Jané Ventura Reserva de la Música Rosé 2019
Vins el Cep Gelida Brut Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé 2019
Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia 2017
Avinyó La Ticota 2016
Parés Baltà Blanca Cusiné 2013
Vins Familia Ferrer Can Sala 2008
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