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Cava

cava

Noun

pl: cavas

Cava is a specific designation of origin, meaning it refers to a product with a protected geographical status. While it is often compared to Champagne or Prosecco due to its effervescence, it is distinguished by its Spanish origin and the use of the traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle).

In a culinary or hospitality context, the term is used as a mass noun when referring to the liquid itself, but can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific bottles or types of the wine.

Meanings

Nouncava

A sparkling wine produced in the Cava region of Spain, typically made using the traditional method of champagne production.

We ordered a bottle of chilled cava to celebrate the anniversary.

Examples

Would you prefer a glass of cava or champagne with your appetizers?

Gourmet

We toasted our engagement with a chilled bottle of cava.

Romance

I wonder if this cava is a brut or a semi-seco.

Gourmet

The waiter poured the sparkling cava into tall flutes.

Gourmet

Let us try some local cava while we are visiting Catalonia.

Travel

A bottle of cava sat on the table, its bubbles rising steadily.

I have heard that cava is made using the same method as champagne.

Trivia

Just a splash of cava in the cocktail will make it much more refreshing.

Gourmet

The celebration began with a loud pop as the cava cork flew off.

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