Move over Prosecco, cava is coming for your bubbles crown.
After years of battling a bad reputation, this fizz is coming back to our attention - and for good reason.
Cava is made by bottle fermentation, exactly the same way as Champagne, unlike Prosecco, which gets its bubbles in a tank.
Most cava comes from Catalonia in Spain and is usually crafted from a trio of Catalan grapes, macabeo, xarel-lo and parellada.
If you've had your fill of Prosecoo, cava is an excellent alternative and is often drier than its Italian cousin.
We've rounded up the best cava wines below so you can celebrate every special occasion in style. Pop the cork and let the sparkle begin...
The best cava wines
1. Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava
Quality fizz with a splash of style? Friexenet is always a great option if you don’t want to spend a fortune but still want to be chic. The sleek black bottle looks great, and the drink itself is a good-quality tipple.
Made using the same traditional techniques as Champagne, this cava from Catalonia is crisp, clean and well-balanced.
A versatile fizz, it will pair beautifully with spicy canapés.
Price: £7, Amazon - buy here now
2. M&S Prestige Cava Brut
One for fans of a particularly dry fizz, this M&S offering has fresh notes of lemon and lime.
You can buy it in store for £11 a bottle or a case of six bottles online for £60.
Buying in bulk means that not only do you save money, but you're also ready for any impromptu party or visit from friends and family - or just a cosy night snuggling in front of the fire.
Price: £60 for a case of six, M&S - buy here now
3. Contevedo Cava Brut Gold
Fresh on the palate, this cava is infused with hints of honey, subtle peach notes, and crisp apple flavours. The perfect pop for an aperitif, it's great for pre-dinner drinks or a celebratory tipple.
At £5.29, it's an unbelievably good price for a decent bottle of bubbles.
Price: £5.29, Aldi - buy here now
4. Sainsbury's Cava Brut Nature, Taste the Difference
Made by big-name cava brand Codorníu, this dry sparkling wine has a refined floral flavour that's followed up by apple notes and a citrus finish.
Aged in the cellars of Marques de Monistrol, who have been producing cava for over 100 years, this fizz has no added sugar and so is the purest and driest from of the classic sparkly wine.
A fantastic celebratory drink, or perfect to pair with smoked salmon starters and canapés.
Price: £9, Sainsbury's - buy here now
5. Tesco Finest Vintage Cava
Crafted with the xarel-lo grape, this cava is dry with crisp citrus notes and a fresh taste. Perfect paired with seafood, it's also just as enjoyable as an aperitif on its own.
So pop the cork to say Happy Christmas, Happy New Year, or just happy special occasion.
Price: £9, Tesco - buy here now
6. Gran Campo Viejo Cava Brut Sparkling Wine
Perfect for dinner parties and special occasions, this fresh sparkling wine is delicious on its own as an aperitif, or with seafood or salmon canapés.
A sweet, soft and well-balanced sparkling wine, it's aged for two years in oak casks and for a further three years in a bottle. A top tipple at a very palatable price.
Price: £14.95, Amazon - buy here now
7. Waitrose Cava Brut Castillo Perelada NV Spain
Waitrose has partnered with family-owned Castillo Perelada to create this delicious sparkling wine.
With a heritage dating back to the 14th century, Castillo Perelada is a firm favourite with Spanish high society.
It's an elegant tipple that has a delicate fruitiness and subtle nutty notes.
Price: £7.49, Waitrose - buy here now
8. Asda Marques del Norte Cava Brut
A classic Spanish sparkler, this tipple is fresh with a crisp apple tone. It's ideal for the party season as it's a perfect match for nibbles and canapés.
A great price and a great taste, it's one to add to the must-try list and is the perfect antidote to drier sparkling wines.
Price: £7.25, Asda - buy here now
