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Cava

Aragone cava with distinctive personality shaped by a cold climate. Aragón is the third-largest producing autonomous community. Produced using the méthode champenoise (traditional method).

Geographic area

Municipalities such as Ainzón and Cariñena; also Calatayud (Bodegas Langa), located outside the main delimited area.

Comarcas

Campo de Borja (Zaragoza) y Campo de Cariñena (Zaragoza)

Temporada

All year

The cold continental climate of Aragón, together with the influence of the cierzo wind, allows for slow grape ripening, preserving fresh and lively acidity, which is essential for high-quality cavas. Limestone soils with good drainage favor balanced ripening and enhance fruit expression. Thanks to the traditional method of bottle fermentation, Aragonese cavas are fine, elegant, and straightforward, with delicate bubbles and a distinctive character. In terms of production volume, Aragón ranks third among Spanish regions, consolidating its importance within the cava sector.

The Cava PDO, recognized by the European Union in 1986, protects sparkling wines produced according to the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle. It is a supra-regional designation, meaning it covers several autonomous communities, including municipalities in Aragón such as Ainzón, Cariñena, and Calatayud, and is not limited to a single region. This feature, together with tradition and the minimum bottle aging required by the regulations, guarantees wines with fine bubbles, balanced freshness, and great aromatic expressiveness, reinforcing the historical legacy of Aragonese sparkling wines within the national landscape.

Regulatory Council of the Cava Designation of Origin

General characteristics

  • Fine and straightforward
  • Elegant
  • Designed to accompany special moments
  • Produced using the traditional method, with second fermentation in the bottle and a minimum of 9 months in contact with lees
  • White or rosé styles, with different sugar levels: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, or Sweet
  • Fine, persistent bubbles that provide freshness and vitality on the palate

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