As a result, it produces a high quality product.

1. Drought reduces production by 30%
2. Caen exports las
3. Las bodegas de Requena se salvan de la DANA
4. Logistical problems

El cava será más caro estas Navidades en relación con años anteriores. Prolonged drought has severely reduced production, and while demand continues to grow, supply is insufficient. This has driven up prices, especially in the most exclusive ranges. Las bodegas favor the Spanish market, sacrificing exports to guarantee supply during the festivities.

“Estamos viviendo una demand superior a la capacidad de oferta”, said Joaquim Tosas, de la president Asociación de Elaboradores de Cava (Aecava) a Confidential Digital. In 2023, wineries of Spanish origin achieved a historic sales record of 252 million bottles, which is 2.7 million more than in 2022.

Drought reduces production by 30%

In this case, it continues: “El mercado está sano, pero tenemos la capacidad de producir todo lo que nos piden”. The drought has reduced the production capacity of grapes by 30%.lo que se ha traducido en 60 million bottles of cava is less In the case of 250 million habits, this can already lead to sales.

A breach of modesty may be required, especially with exceptions. “Navidad que en otras épocas del año, but nothing. el cava has also increased in recent years due to hyperinflation“, Tosas pointed out. The increase in the price of glass, paper and energy directly affected the production costs and made the product more expensive.

Caen exports las

Exports decreased slightly. Specifically, sales in Spain were down 0.25% in 2023 compared to 2022 due to product shortages, while sales in Spain increased by 4%. “The main and priority market is the national market”especially Tosas. Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián y Bilbaoson las que registran una major demand de cava durante todo el año. In other cities, consumption is concentrated at Christmas.

La seasonalidad continues to mark cava consumption with a significant peak in December. The profile of the Christmas consumer has not changed over the years: bubbles continue to be a staple lass company meals and meals, as it is las reuniones de amigos y familia Special highlights for Nochebuena and Nochevieja.

Las bodegas de Requena se salvan de la DANA

Spain's cava regions have an extreme climate for producers. This is the municipality's job Requenasuele ser la falta de lluvias according to cuya tónica custom. It is located in other regions of the province of Valencia on October 29. heavy floods.

Fernando Medina, CEO of Dominio de la Vega winery, situada cerca Requena, explica que cayeron Between 250 and 300 liters per square meter in a few hours. “Lo nunca visto”, cuenta. Sin embargo, los daños, fueron minimos. “El rio Magro overflowed at some points and affected some vineyards, but nada important en lo que respect al cava“, – says Medina.

Temporary tampoco effect in las bodegas. Solo una sufrió una partial inundación, con un metro y media de agua en zonas no críticos. It is located in high areas, without any experimental filtration and effect. Unlike Uthiel, where the situation was devastating with fatal casualties and extensive damage to vineyards, Requena was protected by its position on a natural mound. “Aquí no hubo fellecidos ni heridos, y eso es lo más mas”destaca el empresario.

Logistical problems

The only problem facing cava producers in Requena is logistics. Distribution companies located in flooded areas such as La Rambla del Poyo, han quedado paralizadaslo que que está complicando el transporte de las botellas.

On the contrary, it can affect this region. Medina approx 20% reduction in Novemberaunque confía en que la campaña videña compensará las pérdidas.