What grape varieties are grown in Cava?

Cava's producers chase finesse through extended aging and selective fruit, crafting sparkling wines that rival champagne's complexity at a fraction of the price—a formula that rewards patience over flash.

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Region DNA

The character of Cava

Based on 159 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Cava

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

80–89 Great

133

70–79 Good

139

<70 Other

Based on 304 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Tree fruitCitrus fruitRed fruitMicrobioOak

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Spanish Cava

1628

Spanish White

Spanish Red

Spanish Sparkling

Spanish Rosé

Spanish Tempranillo

Spanish Rioja Red

Spanish Chardonnay

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Macabeo1197Xarel-lo1178Parellada1109Chardonnay259Pinot Noir145Garnacha90Trepat70Tempranillo63Grenache43Monastrell40

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Cava

Segura Viudas

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Visiting Cava

Cava wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Cava with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

01
Avinyó
Masia Can Fontanals, 08793, Avinyonet del Penedès - Barcelona, Spain
Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
02
Codorníu
Avda. Jaume Codorniu, s/n, 08770, Barcelona
Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Spectator
03
Oliver Viticultors
Penedès, Spain (DO Cava)., Philosophy: Dedicated family of viticulturists focused on organic, sustainable, and high-quality sparkling wines (Cava de Guarda)., Wines: Produces Brut Nature and Reservas, including a signature [Sadurní Oliver Cuvée Barrica] aged in oak., Variety Usage: Utilizes traditional Penedès grapes, including Xarel·lo, Macabeu, Parellada, and Chardonnay., Tours: Located near Barcelona, the winery offers tours and tastings., D.O. Cava, +7, Signature Products & Style:, Spain
Critics' peak 90 · Falstaff · Vivino
04
Roger Goulart
Major 6, 08635, Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Spain
Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
05
El Xamfrà
17 Carrer València, 08770, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
Critics' peak 88 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino
06
Segura Viudas
Carretera de St. Sadurni d'Anoia a St. Pere de Riudebitlles, km 5, 08775, Torrelavit, Spain
Critics' peak 86 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate
07
Parxet
Carrer de Can Garra, 08391, Tiana, Spain
Critics' peak 86 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous
08
Rimarts
Rimarts Cava, Av. Cal Mir, 44, 08770 Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Barcelona, Spain, Spain
Critics' peak 85 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast
09
Destello
Ctra. Sant Martí Sarroca, Km 7, 08737 Torrelles de Foix, Barcelona, Spain
Critics' peak 85 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino
10
Mont-Ferrant
Carrer Major, 6,, 08635, Barcelona, Spain
Critics' peak 85 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino
11
Castellblanc (Castellblanch)
Av. Casetes Mir, 2, 08770, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
Critics' peak 84 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino
12
Movisa
Camí de Can Batlle, 1, 17850 Besalú. +34 972 59 03 63. There are other ..., Cellar Tours, https://www.cellartours.com, Catalonia Food & Wine Tour, Catalonia Food & Wine Tour. Alella; Emporda; Penedes; Priorat. Exploring the Coastal Cuisine and Sparkling Cava: a Gourmet Adventure., dalmarephoto, https://dalmarephoto.com, Is Spain the perfect place for your Destination Wedding?, Spain
Critics' peak 84 · Wine Spectator · Vivino

About Cava

Cava is a wine region in Spain, home to 554 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada, producing Spanish Cava and Spanish White wines with notes of Tree fruit, Citrus fruit, and Red fruit.

Cava — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Cava?: The most planted varieties in Cava are Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Cava known for?: Cava is known for Spanish Cava, Spanish White, and Spanish Red wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Citrus fruit, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Cava?: Femente tracks 554 producers in Cava, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Cava?: Cava is a wine region in Spain.

Outstanding houses in Cava.

Segura Viudas

Codorníu

Roger Goulart

Avinyó

Rimarts

Parxet

El Xamfrà

Destello

Oliver Viticultors