{"id":11435,"date":"2015-06-05T06:13:37","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T11:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=11435"},"modified":"2015-06-05T06:13:37","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T11:13:37","slug":"a-second-week-in-penedes-region-tasting-cavas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/05\/a-second-week-in-penedes-region-tasting-cavas\/","title":{"rendered":"A Second Week in Pened\u00e8s Region Tasting Cavas"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Views<\/a>

Views of Penedes region<\/p><\/div>\n

We spent a Second Week in Pened\u00e8s region of Catalonia visiting cava producers, tasting cavas for the 50 Great Cavas book, and of course writing. The weather continues to be beautiful.<\/p>\n

We continue tasting cavas that we find are terrific sparkling wines. Most of these are made with the indigenous grapes Macabeo, Parellada and Xerl.lo.<\/p>\n

One of the most remarkable sites we saw this week was yesterday on a tour of the vineyards of Par\u00e9s Balt\u00e0 . Their vineyards of 170 hectares are scattered both low and with some in the highest areas of the region. All of the vineyards are organic\/biodynamic. As we neared the top of the area the four wheel drive stopped and we hopped out to walk a few feet to what appeared to be a manmade hole in the ground. According to our enthusiastic guides<\/p>\n

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Iberian kiln<\/p><\/div>\n

this hole was constructed during the Iberian age and was used as a kiln. The red clay soil in the area was ideal for creating clay objects.<\/p>\n

After stopping to see the kiln our last stop was at an overlook of the valley. It looks like a bucolic setting – almost picture perfect!<\/p>\n

If you have the opportunity be sure to visit the Catalonia region.<\/p>\n

Watch for the book, 50 Great Cavas available Fall 2015!<\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy<\/p>\n