Full Review

Grand Ducay

Grand Ducay
NV Cava Rosado, Garnacha, Cariñena

Pair this wine with:
Chicken

Category: Cava

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 12%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$11.99
Best Buy

Grand Ducay
NV Cava Rosado, Garnacha, Cariñena

Pair this wine with:
Chicken

Category: Cava

Date Tasted:
Country: Spain
Alcohol: 12%
Pale orange salmon color. Aromas of carnation, pickled strawberry, and freshly baked bread with a satiny, vibrant, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an interesting, medium-length almonds, orange flower water, juicy tangerine, hints of cajeta, and minerals finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A charming Rosé Cava for celebrations.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth & Old World
Aroma Aroma: carnation, pickled strawberry, and freshly baked bread
Taste Flavor: almonds, orange flower water, juicy tangerine, hints of cajeta, and minerals
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Oven Fried Chicken, Chicken Kebobs, Cobb Salad
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A charming Rose Cava for celebrations.

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Cava

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Serve in a Champagne Flute
Cava is a term that refers to Spanish sparkling wine. The word means "cave" or "cellar"; while it is used for bubblies across the country, most examples come from Catalonia in the Penedes region in northeast Spain.

Cava is produced according to the classic method used in Champagne, although aging requirements are much shorter. While a few producers use Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the most common varieties in Cava are Macabeo, Paralleda (white) and Monastrell (red). Cava can be made as a white or rosé; the latter category is produced with the addition of red wine.

Most examples of Cava are value-oriented, costing between $12 and $15 on US retail shelves. Several large producers have made greet strides in this market and their entry level wines are meant for immediate consumption, while their special cuvées can age for three years or longer. Use Cava for an aperitif or for a moderately priced sparkling wine to accompany lighter seafood or poultry.