Spain — wine

Cava DO

Spain's traditional method sparkling wine denomination centred in Penedès; Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada grapes; new Cava de Paraje Calificado category raises quality ceiling.

Year Rating Notes
2019 Outstanding base wine vintage; top Gran Reserva Cavas of extraordinary depth.
2018 Classic year; benchmark Gran Reserva Cavas aging beautifully.
2017 Good base wines; Recaredo and Gramona Gran Reservas show fine aging character.
2016 Solid vintage; reliable Reserva and Gran Reserva Cava of consistent quality.
2015 Excellent year; Cava de Paraje Calificado from this vintage are now showing remarkable complexity.