Cava is a sparkling wine cultivated in Spain and found in almost every store and on every menu. I was first introduced to the importance of Cava while in the Catalan city of Tarragona, which is the largest for Cava production; all of Catalonia holds 95% of Spain’s Cava production! Cava has been around since the mid- 1800s and originated based on a traveler’s influence from the Champagne region of France. It is traditionally made with white grapes making it a sparkling white, similar to Champagne. However, because it is not produced in the Champagne region, it cannot be advertised as Champagne.
Cava has become a huge part of the gastronomy scene, especially in Barcelona where there are several Michelin star restaurants. When ordering, I found it very helpful to ask servers what kind of wine paired with my food well, and Cava was often an answer!
While there are plenty of bars in Barcelona dedicated to solely Cava, one of my favorite discoveries was La Cava in the neighborhood of Gracia. This cafe has Cava everything: cupcakes, sangria, and all types of Cava! One thing I wish I could do when I return to Catalonia is visit a winery in the Penedes region for a full tour and tasting.
La Cava Barcelona 
What the Penedes region looks like 
Penedes on a map of Spain
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