NEW REGULATIONS Cava de Guarda and Cava de Guarda Superior Integral Producer’s Stamp Territories of origin Quality stamps A WORLD RICH IN NUANCES, COMPLEXITIES, ORIGINS, TERROIRS, AND VARIETIES. SUPERB SUSTAINABLY-PRODUCED BOTTLE-AGED SPARKLING WINES 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 Vintage QUALITY Aged in the bottle for 9 months Exclusive production of Reserva Vineyard be at least 100% organic Maximum10,000 kilos of Reference to REQUIREMENTS using the traditional method and Gran Reserva Cavas 10 years old vineyard grapes per hectare year of harvest Traceability Traceability Guarantee from grape 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 ON A A In order to be considered as de Guarda, a Cava must H 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 wineries of the D.O. Cava that carry out the the wine 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 BARCELONA Zaragoza VALLE DEL EBRO SERRA DE MAR Barcelona VALLS D’ANOIA – FOIX ALTO EBRO Tarragona 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 winery 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 Garraf 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 vineyards enjoy optimum varieties Macabeo (valley) Chardonnay conditions for good grape ripening and allow Parellada (high areas) Red Grenache 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 Pinot Noir 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.