WineGuessrDO · Sparkling
Where is Cava wine from?
Cava is a sparkling wine from Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, in Penedès, Catalonia, Spain. It is a DO wine made mainly from Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
Cava at a glance
| Classification | DO |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Cava |
| Style | Sparkling wine |
| Grapes | Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada |
| Village or town | Sant Sadurní d'Anoia |
| Subregion | Penedès |
| Region | Catalonia |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 41.4261, 1.7850 |
Cava
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Catalonia, Spain
DO
About 95% of Cava comes from Penedès
- Appellation
- Cava
- Grapes
- Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada
Josep Raventós of Codorníu made his first traditional-method sparkling wine in 1872. Cava can be made in several parts of Spain, but about 95% comes from Penedès, with many of the largest houses in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. It has had its own DO since 1986.
Producers to know
- Codorníu
- Freixenet
- Gramona
- Juvé & Camps
Cava: questions and answers
Where is Cava wine from?
Cava is a sparkling wine from Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, in Penedès, Catalonia, Spain. It is a DO wine made mainly from Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
Which country is Cava from?
Cava is from Spain, in the Catalonia wine region.
What grape is Cava made from?
Cava is made mainly from Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
Is Cava a red or a white wine?
Cava is a sparkling wine.
Who are the best producers of Cava?
Producers to know include Codorníu, Freixenet, Gramona and Juvé & Camps.
More wines from Catalonia
The Catalonia wine guide, with all 6 wines on a map →Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.