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Hoya de Cadenas Cava Brut

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2 glasses of of cava with a wine bottle and 2 goblets of Mexican shrimp cocktail

The Cava D.O. has determined that all Cava aged 18 months or more on the lees will require organic certification starting in 2025.

This includes Cava Reserva (aged at least 18 months on the lees), Gran Reserva (aged at least 30 months on the lees), and Cava de Paraje Calificado (aged at least 36 months on the lees).

Hoya di Cardenas bottle and glass of cava wine with white flowers in the background

Hoya de Cadenas Cava Brut

80% Macabeo, 20% Chardonnay; 11.5% alcohol; $18

Aged in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months, this Cava is made from organically farmed Macabeo and Chardonnay grapes.

Tasting Notes from Vicente Gandia USA:

"Straw yellow colour, with elegant and persistent bubbles. Clean and fruity aroma with prominent citrus character and an undertone of floral notes. The full bodied Chardonnay offers a magnificent presence on the palate, dry but at the same time fruity, and a lingering aftertaste with very well balanced bubbles. Carbonic gas."

Suggested Food Pairings: Apéritifs, smoked fish and meat, oysters, grilled fish, sushi, seafood, caviar and light desserts.

close up shot of coctel de camaron in a glass
Pair Cava with a Mexican shrimp cocktail where gently poached shrimp are mixed with a savory tomato sauce of ketchup, lime, tomato, onion, avocado, and cucumbers.

Food Pairing

According to Fiona Beckett writing for the Cava D.O., "what makes Cava stand out is its ripeness and savouriness. Coming from a warmer climate than many other sparkling wines it doesn’t need much if any additional dosage (the sweet liquor with which most sparkling wines are topped up) so the wines are drier, richer and therefore more adaptable with food."

Ceviche in a goblet with a glass of Cava sparkling wine

Tasting Notes

Visual: pale yellow that shimmers like gold
Aroma: acacia flowers, fuzzy fruit skin, cantaloupe, nectarines, whipped cream, freshly cleaned sheets
Taste: deep richness, lemon zest, fine to medium bubbles, sunflower seed hulls

Celebrate Summer with Cava

July 12 is Cava Day. Learn more about this Spanish sparkler from the Wine Pairing Weekend writers:

"Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs) + Juve & Camps Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva Brut" from Camilla at Culinary Cam

"Cava and Croissants? Yes Please!" from Andrea at The Quirky Cork

"Grilled Teriyaki Chicken+Cava= A Perfect Summer Pairing" from Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm

"Coconut Almond Tea Cakes and Torre Oria Cava Rosè" from Terri at Our Good Life

"Cava with an eclectic array of Tapas!" from Robin at Crushed Grape Chronicles

"Hoya de Cadenas Cava Brut and Coctel de Camaron" from Deanna at Wineivore

"2017 Can Descregut Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva + Spanish Inspired Appetizers!" from Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine

"Slightly sweet Cava Brut ups your grilling options" from Linda at My Full Wine Glass

"For a Sparkling Summer Surprise, Try Spain’s Biodynamic Raventos i Blanc with Anchovy Sammies" from Gwendolyn at Wine Predator

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Comments

  1. Linda Whipple, CSW says

    July 12, 2023 at 1:29 am

    That dish looks so summery and delicious. I'd definitely reach for the Cava over the beer. Thanks for hosting a fun topic this month.

    Reply
  2. Terri Steffes says

    July 11, 2023 at 7:54 pm

    That Mexican shrimp cocktail looks amazing and is something my family would love. I think it would be amazing with Cava. I cannot wait to try it.

    Reply
  3. Robin says

    July 11, 2023 at 12:13 am

    Okay so...Cava with croissa ts, eggs and shrimp cocktail! Sounds like brunch to me! Yum. I am so craving shrimp cocktails now.

    Reply
  4. MARTIN D REDMOND says

    July 10, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    Thanks for hosting this wonderful topic Deanna, and inspiring me to revisit Spanish sparkling wine. I love the Coctel de Cameron pairing. I'm going to have to try that sooner rather than later! Cheers (and my invitation stands)!

    Reply
  5. Wendy Klik says

    July 09, 2023 at 10:20 am

    My daughter is having a Fiesta next weekend. I think I will bring this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail. Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Andrea Lemieux says

    July 09, 2023 at 7:52 am

    What a wonderful, summery pairing! Thank you for hosting such a fun topic, exploring bubbles and pairing options for them is always such a delight.

    Reply

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