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Open a bottle of cava, pour it into the glass, and prepare to experience a full sensory journey. Behind every glass of cava, there is a technique that allows you to discover nuances, aromas, and sensations that reveal themselves when you give it your full attention. If you want to appreciate cava as a sommelier would, follow these steps.<\/p>\n

Appearance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ritual begins with your eyes. Pour the cava into a flute or tulip glass \u2014ideal for preserving aroma and effervescence\u2014 and observe it against the light. A sommelier values clarity and color<\/strong>: pale, golden, or greenish tones indicate youth; deep golden tones, longer aging. Also pay attention to the bubble stream<\/strong>: the finer and more persistent the bubbles, the higher the quality.<\/p>\n

Nose<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The next step is to bring the glass close to your nose without swirling it too much. Young cavas display fresh aromas \u2014green apple, pear, white flowers\u2014; in long-aged cavas, notes of toasted bread, nuts, and brioche appear. A sommelier distinguishes between the first nose<\/strong> (initial aromas) and the second nose<\/strong> (those that emerge after gently moving the glass).<\/p>\n

Palate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Take a small first sip, just to prepare the palate. On the second sip, let the cava flow across your entire mouth. Analyze the acidity, body, and texture<\/strong> of the bubbles. A well-balanced cava will be fresh, vibrant, and creamy. Also evaluate the finish<\/strong>: great cavas leave a long and elegant sensation, with echoes of fruit or bakery notes.<\/p>\n

Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, integrate what you have seen, smelled, and tasted. Sommeliers evaluate cava based on its balance between freshness, complexity, and persistence. It\u2019s not just about identifying flavors, but understanding how they combine and evolve with each sip.<\/p>\n

Tasting cava like a sommelier is, at its core, pausing time for a few seconds to discover how the grapes, the craftsmanship, and patience transform into an experience that celebrates precision and pleasure.<\/p>\n

To deepen your learning, we recommend conducting a vertical tasting<\/strong><\/a>, sampling different vintages of the same cava to analyze how its nuances evolve over time, or a tasting of single-variety vineyard parcels<\/strong><\/a>, such as the Milesim\u00e9 collection<\/strong><\/a>, which allows you to recognize how grape variety and terroir shape the character and personality of each cava.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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