Cava is a sparkling wine of Denominación de Origen (DO) status from Spain, which may be white or rosé). The name "Cava" comes from the old underground stores in which the wine was originally stored, also known as "caves". Cava is produced mainly in the region of Catalonia, but it can be produced throughout Spain). The most popular and traditional grape varieties for producing Cava are Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel·lo, but Chardonnay, Malvasia, Garnacha tinta, Monastrell, Trepat, and Pinot Noir are also permitted). Only wines produced in the traditional method may be labeled "Cava"; those produced by other processes may only be called "sparkling wines"). Cava is an incredibly diverse wine, available in a wide range of aging classifications and sweetness levels. It is usually less sweet than Prosecco but not as nutty as Vintage Champagne. Cava is a high-quality sparkling wine characterized by its bubbles and bright-golden color. It is an unfussy, unpretentious sparkling wine with an excellent quality-to-price ratio, making it perfect to enjoy whenever.