Wine of the Day: Segura Viudas Cava

June 6, 2010 8:27 pm

Cavas have grown to be an inexpensive, but delightful way to entertain on a budget. Perfect for parties, dinner dates or just sipping alone celebrating a personal victory, cava tickle the tongue like Champagne, but at half the price.

The Segura Viudas Winery was established in 1954 on an amazingly old estate in Catalunya known as Can Espbert in the Penedès region of Spain. An old farm house, or masÍa, from the 11th century has been revamped into a contemporary, state-of-the-art facility and produces variations on the cava that mirror most sparkling wines. Our favorite? The Segura Viudas Brut Reserva. A combination of Macabeo, Parellada and Zarel-lo grapes, it is aged in the bottle for a minimum of three years. The notes are pleasant and floral, with a hint of creaminess of the palate. Tip: The Brut Reserva should never be consumed alone; sparkling wine this good should be shared with a companion!

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� Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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