Cava and Popcorn: An Untraditional, Yet Delicate Combination

With popcorn and cava it's a bit like Harry & Sally or Huphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall: Each one is fantastic, but together they are sublime.

They are the ideal pair because the tart and fresh taste of the cava can cut through the fatty oil, provide a counterpoint to the salt, and otherwise balance and compliment the different flavors of the popcorn. And we haven't even talked about the texture: the crunch of the popped corn simply loves the fizz of the bubbles.

In this blog post you will find 6 suggestions for fantastic pairings with popcorn and cava that are guaranteed to arouse excitement on the couch.

Popcorn with salt

When you want a classic movie theater experience, plain popcorn with salt is a must-have. This simple but tasty snack goes well with a dry cava. Try a Brut or Extra Brut cava, which will bring a nice acidity and freshness to the taste experience. If you are adventurous and curious about a twist, you can sprinkle it lightly with ground coriander seeds.

Popcorn with butter

Popcorn with butter is best paired with an aged cava such as Gran Reserva, aged for at least 30 months, which has a rich and complex flavour with notes of nuts, wiener bread and caramel. This type of cava goes perfectly with the creamy flavour of butter in your popcorn and is guaranteed to bring smiles to your guests.

Popcorn with salted caramel

Popcorn with salted caramel is a great combo. The sweet taste of caramel goes well with a cava with a hint of sweetness. Try a Brut, which has a little residual sugar and will create a delicious balance between sweetness and saltiness.

Cheddar or Parmesan popcorn

Cheddar and Parmesan have a rich, salty flavor that pairs well with a more full-bodied cava. Try a Cava Gran Reserva, which is aged for at least 30 months and has a fuller, more complex flavor than other types of cava.

Popcorn with chilli or barbecue flavour :

For popcorn with chili or barbecue/smoke flavor, a rosé cava with the backbone to stand up to the strength and with fruity notes that can create a contrast to the smoke and the sweet and strong spices in the barbecue sauce belongs.

Popcorn with truffle oil

Popcorn with truffle oil is a luxurious snack with an intense flavor. This type of popcorn goes well with a cava with a more aromatic character. Try a Cava Brut Nature Gran Reserva, which will bring notes of fresh fruit and flowers to the taste experience.

Conclusion: Cava and popcorn may not be an obvious combination, but it can be a pleasant surprise for your taste buds. When choosing a cava to pair with popcorn, however, it is important to take into account the taste of your popcorn. Try different types of cava and popcorn to find your favorite combination. Only your imagination sets the limits.