NEW REGULATIONS

Cava de Guarda and de Guarda Superior Integral Producer’s Stamp Territories of origin Quality stamps

A WORLD RICH IN NUANCES, COMPLEXITIES, ORIGINS, , AND VARIETIES. SUPERB SUSTAINABLY-PRODUCED BOTTLE-AGED SPARKLING 9 18 30 36

CAVA TERMINOLOGY RESERVA GRAN RESERVA DE PARAJE CALIFICADO DEPENDING ON THE MINIMUM NUMBER CAVA DE GUARDA CAVA DE GUARDA SUPERIOR OF MONTHS OF The youngest Cava: fruity, aromatic, aged in Cavas with obligatory aging periods, rich in nuances, aged in the bottle for at least 18 months and with strict quality requirements BOTTLE-AGING the bottle for at least 9 months

+10 years kg/ha 18 30

Minimum aging Long aging Minimum age Sustainability Limited production QUALITY Aged in the bottle for 9 months Exclusive production of Reserva be at least 100% organic Maximum10,000 kilos of Reference to REQUIREMENTS using the and Gran Reserva Cavas 10 years old vineyard per hectare year of

Traceability Traceability Guarantee from harvest to bottling

Guarda and Guarda Superior Distinctive new stamp

TION CAN YO RMA U F THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME FO IN 100% INTEGRAL IN D T O A N In order to be considered as de Guarda, a Cava must H A PRODUCER W LA B have the appropriate qualities that allow it to age E L The introduction of the "Elaborador integral” correctly and improve in the bottle, following ? (Integral producer) stamp identifies the the traditional method. After this aging process, CURRENT NEW Obligatory Optional of the D.O. Cava that carry out the the is in its optimum state, as the nuances entire production process themselves, from and aromas have further developed during Mention of CAVA Region of origin (zone and sub-zone) growing the grapes to bottling the wine. the bottle-aging. Commercial brand Integral Producer’s Stamp 100% produced on its own estate. Aging: Reserva, Gran Reserva, etc. Depending on aging, either Cava de The characteristics that define a Cava de Guarda Guarda or Cava de Guarda Superior Sugar content: Brut, Brut Nature, etc. include acidity, pH, alcohol content, and also the Nominal volume: cl type of grape used. Despite being a young wine, this Cava has its own qualities that will evolve Alcoholic strength: % vol. over time, becoming richer due to the increased Producer range of aromas. Municipality and country of production Cartographic sources: CNIG, d-maps.com, Joan M. Borràs (Creative Commons 2.5).

Vitoria Pamplona

Logroño

Lleida COMTATS DE Zaragoza

VALLE DEL EBRO SERRA DE MAR Barcelona VALLS D’ – FOIX ALTO EBRO CONCA DEL GAIÀ VALLE DEL CIERZO SERRA DE PRADES

PLA DE PONENT

MediterraneanMar Mediterráneo Sea

Valencia

Badajoz D.O. Cava territories VIÑEDOS DE ALMENDRALEJO WEALTH OF ORIGINS Different climates, soils and terroirs give rise to very diverse Cavas. In order to identify the provenance of each wine more easily, a new zoning system has been established according to where the grapes were grown:

Paraje Calificado Origin of Zone of Sub-zone (Qualified area) CAVA Origin of Origin* of Origin

CAVA DE GUARDA CAVA DE GUARDA SUPERIOR *100% of the grapes must come from the sub-zone, and the wine CAVA DE GUARDA SUPERIOR must be produced by a located in the same sub-zone. LLS D’AN : SERRA : VA OI one DE ne A -z MA zo - F ub R b- O S Montserra I u ral t X S lito re P da la a rr Lleida e S

R da de M Lleida i la a v a r rr in e e a r S An o ia Riv er F Sant Sadurní Sant Fost de o Vilassar de Dalt i d’Anoia Campsentelles x Barcelona Alella raf Barcelona l Gar de Vilafranca s sí Barcelona s del Penedès a M

Zone Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea COMTATS DE Tarragona BARCELONA Tarragona

Valleys of the rivers Anoia and Foix, Serralada de Marina. The capital of Cava is where Location between the Massís del and On the coast, 15 km more than 95% of production the Catalan Serralada Prelitoral. north of Barcelona. is concentrated, with a Temperate Mediterranean Mediterranean climate, great diversity of unique Climate climate, protected from northerly protected from cold winds Mediterranean-influenced winds by the Montserrat massif. by the Serralada de Marina. wines. Mild winters and not too dry Mild temperatures due to the summers. thermal influence of the sea.

The valleys and depressions of the former Altitude 100 - 750 m 90 m County of Barcelona share the territory and typical characteristics of the Mediterranean Predominant Xarel-lo (coastline) Pansa Blanca (Xarel-lo) climate. These enjoy optimum varieties (valley) conditions for good grape ripening and allow Parellada (high areas) Red different varieties to be grown at different altitudes. Since the first Cava was produced here in 1872, the region has succeeded in finding numerous forms of expression, thanks to its considerable diversity. For this reason, it is divided into five sub-zones with Rolling hills between Montserrat Kissed by sand and sea unique soil and microclimate conditions. and the Mediterranean for more than a century The valley opens up to the sea, with gentle Sandy and permeable with intense drainage, hills eroded by the rivers Anoia and Foix. the granite soil (sauló) of these mountains overlooking This area been home to a great diversity of the sea provides high levels of acidity for the Pansa Blanca INFORMATION AND MUNICIPALITIES vineyards for over 2,000 years. (Xarel-lo) grape, ideal for Cavas with longer aging. : CONCA D : SERRA DE one EL ne PR -z GA -zo AD ub IÀ b E S Su S Lleida Lleida relitoral ada P rral

Se

à

i

a G

r

e

v i R Barcelona Barcelona Montblanc Valls nye unta s de M Pr ad e s

Reus Reus Zone Tarragona Tarragona COMTATS DE Vila-seca Mediterranean Sea Mediterranean Sea BARCELONA

Basin of the river Gaià, North of the Muntanyes de The capital of Cava is where Location in the regions of Tarragonès Prades, a pre-coastal mountain more than 95% of production and Alt Camp. range between Tarragona is concentrated, with a and Lleida. Mediterranean climate, great diversity of unique Climate Transitional Mediterranean with mild winters and hot climate with continental Mediterranean-influenced summers tempered by influence. High thermal the sea breeze. wines. contrast between day and night.

The valleys and depressions of the former Altitude 100 - 400 m 350 - 600 m County of Barcelona share the territory and typical characteristics of the Mediterranean Predominant Xarel-lo Trepat climate. These vineyards enjoy optimum varieties Macabeo Macabeo conditions for good grape ripening and allow Parellada Parellada different varieties to be grown at different altitudes. Since the first Cava was produced here in 1872, the region has succeeded in finding numerous forms of expression, thanks to its considerable diversity. For this reason, it is divided into five sub-zones with The plains of A unique microclimate for unique soil and microclimate conditions. Roman Hispania a very particular variety The Romans considered this open plain as an Moulded by the erosion of the river Francolí and its tributa- ideal place for their vineyards. The breeze from ries, this basin of the Muntanyes de Prades generates the the Mediterranean Sea rises gently to the ideal climate for the cultivation of the Trepat grape. INFORMATION AND MUNICIPALITIES coastal mountain range, tempering the climate. This local variety produces fruity wines with notes that are characteristic of cold areas. e: PLA DE P zon ON b- EN Su T

Lleida

Lleida Barcelona

Les Borges Blanques

Barcelona

Zone Rive Tarragona r E b r COMTATS DE o BARCELONA Tarragona

The capital of Cava is where Location Terres de Ponent. more than 95% of production Regions of Lleida. is concentrated, with a Continental Mediterranean climate great diversity of unique Climate with high thermal contrast between Mediterranean-influenced day and night. Scarce rainfall, wines. which mainly occurs in spring. Winters with frost and fog.

The valleys and depressions of the former Altitude 200 - 400 m County of Barcelona share the territory and typical characteristics of the Mediterranean Predominant Chardonnay climate. These vineyards enjoy optimum varieties conditions for good grape ripening and allow Xarel-lo different varieties to be grown at different altitudes. Since the first Cava was produced here in 1872, the region has succeeded in finding numerous forms of expression, thanks to its considerable diversity. For this reason, it is divided into five sub-zones with A climate of contrasts unique soil and microclimate conditions. with gentle undulations The plains of Terres de Ponent are characterised by well-drained soils with scant fertility. The interior climate is well-suited to the cultivation INFORMATION AND MUNICIPALITIES of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Xarel-lo. Vitoria Pamplona

Logroño one: ALTO E : VALLE DEL b-z BR ne CI Su O -zo ER b ZO Su

Vitoria Pamplona S ier ra de Cantabria Laguardia Ainzón

Viana Zaragoza Rive r E bro Monca Logroño R yo iv Nájera e r E Zone bro

S ie Cariñena rr Grávalos a VALLE de Ce DEL EBRO bollera

The most northerly area of Location Western sector Central area the D.O. Cava is located near of the Ebro valley. of the river Ebro. to, and under the influence Zaragoza Ideal confluence Continental climate, of, the river Ebro, one of the Climate of Atlantic and the with cold winters and hot most important waterways Mediterranean climates. summers. High thermal in the Spanish peninsula. Mild climate with contrast between day moderate rainfall. and night.

The climate of this inland area is temperate Altitude 600 m 600 m with a continental influence: the winters are quite cold, while the summers are Predominant Macabeo Macabeo hot and dry. varieties Red Grenache Red Grenache Chardonnay The area is divided into two sub-zones, taking into account its location and unique microclimatic conditions: Alto Ebro and Valle del Cierzo.

Framed by mountain ranges, Whipped by the cierzo, traversed by the river Ebro the characteristic wind of the area INFORMATION AND MUNICIPALITIES The mountain systems to the north In the interior of the peninsula, near the and south form a barrier which Aragonese capital, this sub-zone’s arid reduces cloud cover and rainfall. climate is influenced by the strong, dry, cold cierzo wind. Mérida a Riv an er Guadi

Badajoz

Almendralejo Zone VIÑEDOS DE ALMENDRALEJO

Formed by the municipality Location Municipality of Almendralejo, of Almendralejo, the capital region of Tierra de Barros, province of Badajoz. of the Tierra de Barros Dry climate, region, this area is the Climate with winters furthest southwest of and very the Cava D.O. hot summers.

On a practically flat relief, the vineyards Altitude 200 - 450 m enjoy a dry climate, mild winters and high temperatures in summer, Predominant Macabeo accentuated by the action of the warm varieties Parellada wind known locally as the solano. Subirat Parent (Alarije)

INFORMATION

Solano wind over fields and plains Low rainfall and warm winds lend a characteristic flavour to the Cava from the Almendralejo vineyards. El Molón

l e a

d l e s e

r S

e i

c b n

o a Valencia a C

H

Requena e

n

a

r

r

e t i d Júcar e River Zone M LEVANTE ZONE (NAME TO BE CONFIRMED)

Between the Mediterranean Location Municipality of Requena, interior of Valencia Sea and the Castilian plateau, province. the municipality of Requena Dry meso-mediterranean climate and its particular inland Climate with a tendency towards continental. climate mark the character Long, cold winters, and significant of the Cavas produced in this thermal contrast between day and night. area of the Denomination of Origin. Altitude 600 - 900 m

This zone is characterised by a dry climate, Predominant Macabeo with a continental tendency, mainly due to varieties Red Grenache Chardonnay the high altitude and the considerable distance from the sea.

INFORMATION High-altitude transitional plateau Seventy kilometres from the sea, bordered by the sweep of the river Cabriel and the Iberian sierras of the Molón, this plateau and its vineyards experience long, cold winters. meses de crianza mínima en esta botella 9

COLOUR OF THE STAMP Depending on the minimum months of aging and the Cava terminology, the stamp

has a specific colour CAVA DE GUARDA New quality stamps EVEN EASIER TO IDENTIFY 18 STAMP meses de crianza THE CATEGORY INFORMATION mínima en esta botella OF YOUR CAVA

Origin Product category Nominal Quality The identification of each category of Cava Name of the zone According to the volume assurance code will soon be easier, thanks to a new and sub-zone minimum time of In cl. Each bottle is identified with colour-coding system. where the Cava aging in the bottle: was produced, · Category a unique code always under · Type of Guarda issued by the In addition, each quality stamp will identify the D.O. · Number of months Cava Regulatory Council. important information about the wine, such as the length of aging, the Guarda category, and the provenance of the wine, CAVA DE GUARDA SUPERIOR identifying the zone and sub-zone.

Thanks to this new terminology, which will ZONA meses de crianza have a transitional period of implementa- SUBZONA mínima en esta botella 30 tion, choosing the appropriate Cava to suit meses de crianza to each person’s preferences will be even mínima en esta botella more effortless.

All D.O. Cava brands must carry the quality stamp on their bottles, in order to ensure that they comply with the established *Cavas de regulations and meet the high standards Guarda Superior of the Denomination of Origin. can indicate 36 sub-zone of meses de crianza origin. mínima en esta botella In months For more information, see www.cava.wine

Consejo Regulador del Cava Av. Tarragona, 24 08720 Vilafranca del Penedès · 93 890 31 04 · [email protected]