Cava  the word means “cellar” in Spain Catalan dialect – is the official name for sparkling wine produced in designated areas, mostly within the Penedés region in northern Spain, west of Barcelona. Unlike other Spanish appellations, the Cava DO (Denominación de Origen), established in 1986, comprises multiple, separate locations, including some 160 villages.

Most Cavas are made using the native Spanish white grapes Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo, with modern styles also including the Champagne grapes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir  Rosé or rosado cavas may include Pinot Noir, Grenache and Monastrell