5 sparkling wines from Spain beyond Cava
1. Rías Baixas Espumoso DO
Region: Galicia
Grape Varieties: Albariño, Souson, Espadeiro.
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Aging: 9 months on the lees
Style: White, Rosé Brut Nature - Semi-sweet
2. Rueda Espumoso DO
Region: Castilla y León
Grape Varieties: Verdejo, Tinta del país
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Aging: 9 months on the lees
Style: White, Rosé Brut Nature - Semi-dry
3. Clàssic Penedès DO
Region: Penedés, Cataluña
Grape Varieties: Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Monastrell, Garnacha, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Aging: 15 months on the lees
Style: Brut Nature - Sweet
4. Rioja Espumoso DOCa
Region: Rioja
Grape Varieties: Viura, Malvasía, Tempranillo, Garnacha.
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Aging: 15 months on the lees
Into the market until 2018-2019
5. Binissalem Mallorca DO
Region: Islas Baleares
Grape Varieties: Moll, Macabeo, Gorgollassa, Manto Negro
Winemaking: Traditional Method
Not specified aging
Style: White, Rosé Brut