On the weekend of October 27 and 28, a series of cava promotion actions take place in the Catalan capital. The first project was born from the initiative of Barcelona Municipal Institute of Markets. Just like him Catalan Institute of Vine and Wine and the Cava Institute. Within the framework of the project 'Markets with DO'. On Friday, October 27, there will be a Select Cava Gran Reserva tastings in the tasting space of Santa Caterina Market.
Select cava tastings in markets
All the select cava tastings will be led by Clara Antunez, sommelier and nutritionist. Together with the members of the association Enjoy Wine Barcelona. During the session, attendees will be able to taste 6 Grand Reserve Cavas.
Each of them paired with a typical tapa of fresh produce from the market stalls. The participating wineries are Jané Ventura, Llopart, Miquel Pons, Roger Goulart, Torelló and Vallformosa. All of them with highlights cavas long aging.
Pairing with Iberian ham
Also this weekend will take place two Premium Cava tastings in the hotels of the city of Barcelona. The action 'Hotels with DO' is organized by the Barcelona Hotels Guild and INCAVI. Likewise, with the Cava employer's association.
On this occasion, on October 27 and 28 at the Hotel Sofia the activity will take place 'The harmony of Grandes Cavas with Iberian ham'. You will be able to discover one of the most fascinating harmonies that exist in the world of gastronomy. Marrying Cavas Reserva and Gran Reserva with a selection of Iberian hams. These will be from the DO Guijuelo, DO Dehesa de Extremadura, DO Huelva and DO Valle de los Pedroches.
Long aging cavas
In these pairings, the public will get to know first-hand the long-aging cavas of Cellers Alsina, Cellers Most Doré, Codorniu, Cavas Colomer, Freixenet, Gramona, Heretat Mestres, Juvé & Camps, Parés Baltà, Pere Ventura, Roger Goulart and Rovellats. In addition, the Castillo de Perelada, Cavas Hill, Vins el Cep and Viña Torreblanca wineries will also participate with their Cavas in the rest of the hotels participating in the project.
These actions strengthen the quality message of wineries producing cava. Taking into account that in the first half of 2017 the sales of the Premium Cavas (Reserve and Grand Reserve) they have increased by 15,96% compared to the previous year.
A message that emphasizes the current moment of the sector, with the birth of the Cavas of Qualified Area. The select cava tastings They seek to increase the perception of quality of Cava.
