Sip of the Day

November 9, 2020

Day #314 of the year.

Poema Cava Extra Dry

It’s a well-known fact that fried food pairs well with sparkling wine, but it’s worth repeating: fried food and bubbles, BFFs 4 life! The acidity and effervescence cuts through rich, fatty, crispy fried coatings. Today is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, and I’ve paired a Poema Cava Extra Brut with first-rate fried chicken from a great local spot (Chic Hen, if you’re in BK). When it’s time to eat that fried chicken sandwich, or just plain fried chicken as I did, there are many options, from indulgently delicious to affordable luxury. My answer to the latter is cava, a Spanish sparkling wine. Strictly Metodo Tradicional, the same traditional method used to craft Champagne, cavas are known for their aromas of green apple and almond, all-around crispy fruitiness, ease of drinkability, and incredible affordability.

ORIGIN

Penedès, Spains

Grapes

40% Macabeo, 30% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada

Tasting Notes

Shows crisp aromas of green apples, chalk and spring flowers, and fresh, tangy fruit flavors in the mouth with a trace of sweetness that is well balanced by acidity.

Food Match

This wine pairs with starters and savory tarts.

AUTHOR:

Diana Zahuranec

Diana studied Anthropology at Penn State and Food Culture & Communications at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. After living la bella vita in Italy for six years, she returned to the U.S. and landed in NYC. She has been working in wine since 2012 and holds WSET 2. Loves Nebbiolo and amaro. Talk to her about Italy.