cava
n. countablen. a type of sparkling white or pink wine from Spain. It is made in a similar way to French champagne but uses different grapes.
n. a Spanish sparkling wine produced primarily in the Penedès region of Catalonia. It is manufactured using the 'traditional method' of secondary fermentation in the bottle, similar to champagne.
We ordered a bottle of chilled cava to celebrate.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of Spanish wines, including several premium bottles of cava for special occasions.
While often compared to champagne due to its production method, cava possesses a distinct earthy profile and lower acidity, reflecting the specific terroir and indigenous grape varieties of its region.
Uncountable when referring to the liquid; countable when referring to a specific glass, bottle, or variety.