Cava is made in white and rosado/rosé styles. It can be bone dry (brut nature) or have dosage up to a dolç (very sweet) level, although most Caves are brut. Cava has fine bubbles similar to Champagne because it is made in the traditional method (aka méthode champenoise).

Is Cava sweeter than Brut?

Cava has more citrus notes and hints of pear or quince, but more savory, mineral flavors and less fruity sweetness, he said. … Sparkling wines are labeled with the terms “brut,” “extra brut” or “sec” (dry) when they have less residual sugar, and they’re labeled doux (sweet) when they have more, Hultin said.

What is the sweetest Cava?

The Sweetness levels of Cava The most common sweetness category of Cava is ‘Brut’ meaning the wine has under 12 grams of sugar per litre of wine, or under 9 grams per typical 750ml bottle.