The Complete Guide to Cava, Spain's Sparkling Wine, is here.
Most Cava sold in America is made in a dry style, with a crisp, refreshing zap of bubbles.The more powerful and complex Cavas are the Reserva and Gran Reserva classifications.
Which is sweeter, Prosecco or Brut?It is possible to move from driest to the sweetest.The difference between "Extra Dry" and "Dry" is a touch sweeter than "Brut." Only wines produced from Glera in the Prosecco DOC and DOCG zones can be called "prosecco."
There are different levels of sweetness in champagne and sparkling wine.In French, "brut" means "dry, raw, unrefined" and means a style of champagne that is low in sugar.This results in champagne that is dry and not particularly sweet.
Prosecco is slightly sweeter than Champagne.On a par with Champagne, cava is less complex without the depth of flavour and distinctive 'biscuity' notes.