Cava
Cava, one of the world’s finest sparkling wines, is made by the bottle-fermenting, ‘champagne method’ now called ‘methode traditional’. It differs fundamentally from Champagne only by the grapes in the blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier of France are replaced by Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel.lo from the Catalan region – although Cava can be made from other grapes as well, all across Spain. Its heartland is San Sadurni d’Anoia, south of Barcelona, where some 250 companies produce over 50 million bottles annually. The autolytic ageing of the wine in bottle on the lees brings depth and a biscuity flavour, while the whole effect (of good quality Cava) is less piercing acidity, smoothness and a creamy fizz in the mouth.
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Tanners Cava Brut, Traditional Method (Spain)
Product Code: FI001
A superb, creamy, biscuity Cava with a lovely fine mousse and plenty of character. Made by the same method as in champagne, it has style and finesse beyond its price. More »
Penedès
Spain
Macabeo/Viura
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
11.5%
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Caesar salad
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Castell d'Olèrdola Cava Brut Rosado (Spain)
Product Code: FI019
A fresh and attractive wine with delicious summer fruit aromas and flavours of strawberries and raspberries. It is delicate and floral with a dry finish and is made by the quality minded house of Olivella Ferrari. More »
Penedès
Spain
Grenache
Sparkling - Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
11.5%
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Chicken sofrito
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Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut (Spain) - 20cl
Product Code: FI017Q
A delightful little bottle, packed full of juicy, flavoursome Cava that has a fine mousse and plenty of character. More »
Penedès
Spain
Macabeo/Viura
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.0%
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Screwcap
Proscuitto-wrapped figs
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Freixenet Cordon Rosado Brut (Spain) - 20cl
Product Code: FI022Q
Fragrant with hints of vanilla over strawberry fruit, soft and easy. Freixenet is one of the major Cava houses producing top quality wines by the Champagne method. More »
Penedès
Spain
No
Sparkling - Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
12.0%
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Screwcap
Crab and smoked salmon tian with lemon oil
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Juvé & Camps Cava Brut Reserva, vintage 2009 (Spain)
Product Code: FI01109
This superb Cava has an unmistakably toasty aroma, good depth of character and a fresh, clean palate. Made from the classic varieties of Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel-lo by the oldest firm still in the hands of original family. More »
Penedès
Spain
Macabeo/Viura
Sparkling - Brut (dry)
Sparkling White
12.0%
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Catalan spinach tart with raisins and pine nuts
