Cava Discovery Week will take place from today (5 July) until 14 July in the UK, with more than 30 venues organising events to celebrate the diversity of the Spanish fizz, and the trend towards sustainability and premiumisation. Cava has been relegated on the third place of the sparkling podium long enough. With sales reaching a record of more than 250 million bottles last year, the king of Spanish sparkling wines is ready take things to the next level. Today marks the beginning of Cava Discovery Week in the UK, held ahead of International Cava Day on July 12. From 5-14 July, some of the most prestigious restaurants and wine retailers in London will be showcasing Cava’s versatility and prestige, from tasting flights to specially paired menus and Cava happy hour offers. This week, db attended the press launch at Trivet Restaurant in London Bridge, hosted by top sommelier and Cava brand ambassador, Salvatore Castano. Traditional method The traditional method sparkling wine has been made since the late 19 th century, and the Cava D.O. (Designation of Origin), created in 1989, has gradually been implementing changes to shape a more cohesive and comprehensive identity. In 2017, a group of Cava producers decided to separate from the D.O. to create their own umbrella brand, Corpinnat, with a focus on high quality sparkling wines and longer lees ageing times. Two years later, the D.O. decided to follow in their footsteps by introducing two new categories: Cava de Guarda and Cava de Guarda Superior. The latter is sub-divided between Reserva, Gran Reserva and Paraje Calificado,
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