Cava is the Spanish equivalent of Champagne. Like Champagne, the production of Cava is subject to many regulations. For example, only a few grape varieties are permitted for making Cava. Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarello are commonly used, coincidentally also the grape varieties used in this Arte Latino. However, the plump Chardonnay is increasingly being used in Cava. Furthermore, this Cava Arte Latino is made using the Methode Traditionelle, in which the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, a practice borrowed from the Champagne region. This gives Spanish Cava an almost equally beautiful mousse as its French counterpart.
At Arte Latino, the second fermentation in the bottle lasts approximately three weeks. The already fermented wine is combined with sugar and yeast cells, creating the delicate bubbles. After the second fermentation in the bottle, Cava Arte Latino matures for a full 12 months in the bottle before leaving the cellar.
As soon as the Champagne cork leaves the bottle with a subtle pop, the party can begin. Pour the wine and watch the bubbles dance in the glass. A spectacle you can gaze at endlessly. Nose in for an aroma of crisp apple and fresh bread. A refreshing hint of citrus makes Cava Arte Latino a touch fresher than other varieties. This makes Arte Latino Cava Brut perfectly suited as an aperitif. But why not treat yourself and pop a bottle with oysters for the ultimate sense of richness?
