Gramona

Before there was Prosecco, there was Cava. Possibly not in a temporal sense, but certainly as an alternative to Champagne in the UK. Now not nearly as popular as its Italian counterpart, Cava is definitely an area to explore, with wines made in the same way as in Champagne, and with a similar level

With Prosecco still the sparkling wine of the moment, Cava continues to quietly be an excellent alternative to Champagne available at an affordable price. This Gramona la Cuvee Gran Reserva 2013 is a perfect example. Top quality stuff, made with 50% Xarel·lo and 50% Macabeo, and it spends at least 3