+&+ Seleccion Brut, Cava

Alcohol percentage: 11.5%

Vegan

Area:
Penedes is on the east coast of Spain, south of Barcelona.

Grape variety:
Macabeo 50%, Xarello 30%, Parellada 20%; second fermentation in the bottle just like Champagne; aged on the lees for 2 years

Producer:
Owned by the Tetas famil for over 150 years, producing over 5 million bottles a year

The Bottle Shop rating:
Cava sells in the UK, but only the big brands and at bargain prices. This is a pity – Cava can be outstanding value for money and a drier alternative to the ubiquitous Prosecco