Campo Viejo Cava Brut Reserva 75cl

Crisp, lively, and way more interesting than your average “just bubbles” bottle, this Spanish cava is all about bright fruit, savoury toastiness, and a clean, dry finish that keeps you reaching for the next glass.

Campo Viejo is better known for Rioja, but this Brut Reserva proves they can do sparkle with real personality too. Reserva matters here because extra ageing brings layered flavours, not just fizz, so you get freshness plus that comforting bakery note that makes cava so addictive.

• Appearance: Pale straw with fine, persistent bubbles.
• Nose: Green apple, lemon peel, white flowers, then hints of brioche and toasted almond.
• Taste: Citrus and orchard fruit first, followed by a gentle creaminess and a crisp, dry snap that keeps everything in check.
• Body: Light to medium, bright and energetic, with a slightly rounded middle from the Reserva ageing.
• Finish: Clean and zesty, with lingering toast and a squeeze of lemon.

This is the kind of sparkling wine that plays well with food without stealing the show. Salty snacks, fried bites, seafood, roast chicken, even a cheesy spread, it’s basically your “make it a good night” button.

It also shines when you want something crowd-friendly that still has layers. The bubbles feel refined, the flavour has range, and the dry finish keeps it feeling sharp, not heavy.

If you’re building a home bar, keep this around for those moments when still wine feels too quiet. A Brut Reserva cava gives you instant lift, plus enough complexity to be worth talking about.

Fun Fact: Cava is traditionally made using the same second-fermentation-in-bottle method as Champagne, which is exactly where those bready, brioche-style notes come from.