Variable weather conditions, low rainfall, and high temperatures have led to a challenging 2023 harvest. The D.O. CAVA highlights its exceptional quality, both in terms of health and ripeness, with appropriate alcohol content and acidity.
VILAFRANCA DEL PENEDÈS, October 9, 2023—The Cava Designation of Origin has completed the 2023 harvest, highlighting its strong commitment to the production of Cavas de Guarda Superior. Demand continues for high quality grapes for the Guarda Superior category, following on from last year’s harvest—the first that saw differentiation of the individual plots with fruit destined exclusively for Cavas de Guarda Superior. Similar to last year, the harvest started at the beginning of August, and the result, being a supra-regional designation of origin, has been uneven for the different areas that make up the D.O. CAVA. On the whole, the harvest was balanced, but some regions have been more affected than others, such as the Valls d’Anoia-Foix subzone, which belongs to the Comtats de Barcelona.
One of the main challenges for winegrowers and winemakers is to preserve the high quality of Cava, clearly proved by the consolidated control system with real-time qualitative and quantitative data entry as a guarantee of traceability, which is a fundamental pillar of the Regulatory Council. The vineyards and wineries have been continuously monitored by approximately 100 inspectors.
The president of the Regulatory Council, Javier Pagés, highlighted “the extreme conditions that the vine growers and winemakers have had to deal with”, although, at the same time, he is “pleased with the exceptional quality of the grapes in terms of health and ripeness, with a quality and acidity suitable for the production of Cava”. In light of the difficult conditions and challenging harvest, the Regulatory Council has shown its support for winemakers and winegrowers to mitigate the climatic challenges and face the new situation. This year’s harvest serves as a warning about the future of viticulture, which will require considerable effort and dedication from all those involved in the Cava production process.
About D.O. Cava
With a presence in over 100 countries, D.O. Cava boasts more than 70% of international sales among Spanish D.O.s. Comprising 370 associated wineries, D.O. Cava presents a collection of sparkling wines that perfectly complement diverse culinary experiences. Crafted using the traditional method, these wines are characterized by their commitment to origin, land, and sustainability.
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