Wine
Wine is an alcoholic drink obtained from fermented grapes. The alcoholic fermentation consists in the transformation of sugars to ethanol produced by yeast. In this process it is also released carbon dioxide in gaseous state, which causes the bubbling and the characteristic aroma. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts produce different styles of wine which are normally classified as: Red wine, White wine and Pink wine. However, it is also common to classify wine by their age: joven, crianza, reserve y gran reserve
Cava
Cava is a Spanish protected DO of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. The region that covers the DO, called Cava Region, comprises mainly the Catalan region of Penedés (areas of Barcelona and Tarragona).
At the end of 19th century, after the phylloxera ruined the grape crops, new white grape varieties were introduced. This substitution of grapes signified the birth of this sparkling wine so characteristic, who obtained the DO cava, category in which all top quality sparkling wines are grouped.
It is a mixture of white wine, sugar and yeast which, when fermented, will produce carbon dioxide and other characteristic aromas. According to the quantity of sugar added, the following types of cava are distinguished: Brute Nature, Extra Brute, Brut, Dry and Sweet.
The Spanish Gastronomy
Nowadays, the Spanish gastronomy is considered one of the best in the world because it is the product of a beautiful and rich combination of rural and coast styles which represent a diversity that is the fruit of many cultures, as well as landscapes and climates. Spanish is strongly influenced throughout its history by the peoples that conquered its territory, as well as the people that later conquered and colonized. This situation has provided a great variety of culinary techniques and ingredients. Moreover, Spain has the highest quality artisan and fresh products such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ham, Cheese, Fish, a great variety of vegetables and others!
