Freixenet, in the Penedes region, Spain, is one of the most popular Cava (Spanish Champagne/Sparkling wine) producing winery. In my recent trip to Spain, I had the privilege to tour their facility and taste some of the their wines. I must say I was amazed to see the grape vines of Xarello and Macabeo, and see the whole process of making the sparkling wines and then finally 7 storeys deep and several square acres of cellars. While we were there, we tried the Cordon Negro Brut. I could not decide what to bring back with me, and finally settled on the Reserva Real. I had not tried that, but if this graces the Spanish Kings table, then I guess it can definitely work for me.

Reserva Real was a gorgeous, pale colored, and extra dry sparkler and plenty of bubbles! I loved it. It was very clean finish. I took this to my trip to Yonkers and we opened this fantastic Cava on night. I think my sister and brother-in-law liked it too.

Buy Factor: Great Sparkler, loved it. It was expensive in Euros (26 Euros), and I have not seen in my recent research around US cellars. But, if I do find it, I might be pursuaded to buy it.