Plus & Plus Cava

Plus & Plus Cava Brut Seleccion NV is a traditional method Spanish sparkling wine from Penedès, Catalonia, bottled at 12% ABV in a 750ml format. Produced by Bodegas Pinord — a family-run estate with over 150 years of winemaking history — this non-vintage Cava undergoes more than 12 months of bottle aging on lees, exceeding the Cava DO minimum of nine months and delivering notable depth for its price tier.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12%  |  Origin: Penedès, Catalonia, Spain  |  Non-Vintage Brut  |  Producer: Bodegas Pinord

Production & Heritage

Bodegas Pinord operates from Vilafranca del Penedès, the historic capital of Catalonia's sparkling wine country, where the current winery was established by Josep Maria Tetas in 1942. Plus & Plus is a blend of 50% Macabeo, 30% Xarello, and 20% Parellada — the three classic Cava grapes — all sourced from vineyards across the Penedès region near Barcelona. Like Champagne, Cava undergoes secondary fermentation inside each individual bottle (Méthode Traditionnelle), and Pinord extends the aging beyond the regulatory nine-month floor to more than 12 months on lees, building additional texture and complexity before disgorgement.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh white flowers and ripe green apple lead the nose, followed by subtle citrus blossom and a light yeasty character from extended lees contact. The bouquet is delicate rather than assertive, with a clean, inviting quality.

Taste: The entry is crisp and bright, driven by citrus and green apple. At mid-palate, a gentle floral undertone emerges alongside a fine, persistent mousse that carries the wine across the tongue. The Brut dosage keeps residual sugar restrained, allowing the fruit and acidity to stay in sharp focus.

Finish: Light and elegant with a refreshing lift of citrus zest that lingers cleanly. The extended lees aging contributes a subtle breadiness that adds just enough weight without dulling the wine's freshness.

How to Drink Plus & Plus Cava

Serve well chilled — around 6–8°C (43–46°F) — in a tulip-shaped glass that concentrates the delicate aromatics while showcasing the mousse. This Cava also works as a versatile cocktail base: try it in a French 75, where the crisp acidity balances gin and lemon juice beautifully; in a Mimosa, where its citrus notes amplify fresh orange juice without overpowering it; or in a Cava Sangria, a Catalan twist on the Spanish classic that benefits from the wine's persistent effervescence and floral backbone.

Best For

• Serving as an aperitif at dinner parties or holiday gatherings
• Stocking a home bar with an everyday sparkling wine that punches above its price
• Hosting brunch where a Champagne-method sparkler elevates simple cocktails
• Introducing someone to traditional method sparkling wine without a premium price tag

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Plus & Plus Cava taste like? It is crisp and refreshing, led by green apple and citrus notes with subtle floral undertones and a fine, persistent mousse. Extended lees aging adds a light breadiness that gives the finish more depth than many entry-level Cavas.

How does Plus & Plus Cava compare to Freixenet Cordon Negro? Both sit in the same budget-friendly Cava tier and use the traditional method, but Plus & Plus ages on lees for more than 12 months — three months longer than the Cava DO minimum that standard Cordon Negro adheres to — which can translate to slightly more texture and yeasty complexity. The varietal blend is also different: Plus & Plus uses a Macabeo-dominant mix, while Cordon Negro leans on Parellada and Macabeo with the addition of local variety Trepat.

Is Plus & Plus Cava good for cocktails? Yes — its crisp acidity, clean citrus profile, and persistent bubbles make it an excellent base for sparkling cocktails like Mimosas, French 75s, and Bellinis without stretching the budget.

Where is Plus & Plus Cava made? It is produced by Bodegas Pinord in Vilafranca del Penedès, located in the Penedès wine region of Catalonia, eastern Spain, roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Barcelona. The wine carries the Cava DO designation.

What foods pair well with Plus & Plus Cava? Oysters and raw shellfish, where the wine's acidity cleanses the palate; grilled prawns or calamari, complementing the citrus notes; aged Manchego cheese, whose nuttiness contrasts nicely with the wine's freshness; sushi and sashimi, where the delicate mousse won't overwhelm the fish; and light tapas like marinated olives, jamón serrano, or pan con tomate.

What sizes does Plus & Plus Cava come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Plus & Plus Cava worth the price? It positions as an entry-level traditional method sparkling wine, and the additional lees aging beyond the legal minimum adds value that many wines at this price point do not deliver. For everyday sparkling wine, it represents strong quality relative to cost.

Why Plus & Plus Cava?

The strongest case for this wine is its production pedigree at a budget-friendly price: it is made by Bodegas Pinord, a family estate with more than 150 years of winemaking experience, using the same bottle-fermented method required for Champagne. Where many entry-level Cavas age the minimum nine months on lees, Plus & Plus sits for more than 12, gaining a subtle breadiness and mousse refinement uncommon in this tier. The classic three-grape Penedès blend — Macabeo for body, Xarello for structure, Parellada for elegance — delivers a balanced, food-friendly sparkling wine that holds its own against bottles carrying significantly higher price tags.