Mas Dahoa Cava Brut NV

region: Penedes, Catalonia, Spain
Grape(s): Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Winemaker: Anna Valles & Jordi Ventosa
Farming: practicing sustainable

Anna Valles and Jordi Ventosa, from two deeply rooted Penedès families, bring decades of Cava expertise to Mas Dahoa—their personal cellar project. They cultivate over 100 acres of east-facing vines that thrive in the morning sun, with the picturesque Montserrat mountains as a backdrop. This traditional-style Cava is crafted from Xarel·lo, Macabeo, and Parellada. Xarel·lo provides structure for aging, Macabeo contributes elegance and complexity, and Parellada adds citrusy freshness. After 12 months of aging on the lees, the result is a balanced, approachable wine with notes of lemon zest and golden apple, complemented by creamy bubbles and a hint of salted almond on the finish.

Pairings: Catalan style paella with shrimp, mussels, clams, squid