Cava is a DO that can be produced in a variety of non congruous locations, but the majority is made in Penedes in Catalunya
It is a sparkling wine that by law requires it to be made using the méthode champenoise.
The grapes are
Macabeo aka Viura
Xarello
Paralleda
Chardonnay is also permitted, as is Pinot Noir in rose cava
Reserva or Vintage gets 9 months before disgorgement,
Grand Reserva gets 30 months
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