Recommendation: GREAT Cava at a bargain price and a fantastic substitute for Champagne.
Winery/Producer: Fermi Bohigas; Spain.
Grape Variety: Sparkling wine blend: 40% Xarello, 35% Macabeo and 25% Parellada.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Cava; Catalunya, Spain.
Vintage: Non-vintage.
Price: $13.50
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Popcorn and Murray’s Sartori Espresso Bellauitano cheese
Tasting:
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He said: Chilled before drinking. Clear and almost colorless, with just a tiny tint of wheat straw and tenacious fine bubbles. Light musty forest floor and salty sea breeze aromas. Medium body and bubbling mouth-feel; lemon grass, and apple taste that’s on the dry side and finishes medium-length with a touch of mineral. Double WOW, fresh. clearly defined, refreshing and celebratory bubbles for only $13.50. GREAT Cava at a bargain price and a fantastic substitute for Champagne.
She said: Light golden yellow, clear, lots of very small bubbles collecting on the glass surface. Light lemon-lime aroma with similar flavor and medium body with a dry mouth feel. The taste was sweeter than a Brut Champagne, but not as sweet as Prosecco that’s at the same price point. The finish was long, dry and delicious. Great with the popcorn and cheese and at $13.50 it is a bargain wine and I would buy it again in a flash. I have not had a lot of Caves, but this one sure did hit the spot!
Alcohol: 12%
UPC Code: 8 17473 00004 4
Imported by: Polaner Selections; Mount Kisco, New York
Photo from Fermi Bohigas.