It’s champagne and cremant in France, sekt in Germany, sparkling wine in the new world, and in Spain, it’s Cava! Today we explore that wonderful range of sparkling wines from Spain, catch up on new developments, and learn about some maverick producers breaking the rules. Ever wondered what makes Cava unique, where or how it’s produced, why it’s so affordable, or the best food to pair with this wine? If so, this is a must-listen. In this episode, we are joined by Master of Wine Álvaro Ribalta who will be taking us on a tour of Cava!
It’s champagne and cremant in France, sekt in Germany, sparkling wine in the new world, and in Spain, it’s Cava! Today we explore that wonderful range of sparkling wines from Spain, catch up on new developments, and learn about some maverick producers breaking the rules. Ever wondered what makes Cava unique, where or how it’s produced, why it’s so affordable, or the best food to pair with this wine? If so, this is a must-listen. In this episode, we are joined by Master of Wine Álvaro Ribalta who will be taking us on a tour of Cava!
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Originally from Barcelona, Álvaro Ribalta moved to London in 2006 after completing his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. But like many in the wine business, his passion developed over the several years he spent working in restaurants and wine bars in London. To quench his thirst for learning, Álvaro began completing the WSET qualifications where he graduated at the Diploma level in 2014. Álvaro then decided his future was going to be in the wine industry and set a goal to become an MW (Master of Wine) which he achieved in 2020, becoming one of only 417 people to do so and one of only a handful of MW’s from Spain.