For those who like to kick off the festivities with elegance, Freixenet’s Cordon Negro is a Spanish Cava with a DO CAVA designation, produced in Barcelona from a blend of three traditional grape varieties: 40% Parellada, 35% Macabeo, and 25% Xarel-lo. Aging for 30 to 36 months in the bottle gives it a fine bubble and an aromatic complexity that should not be rushed. A non-vintage wine, it offers a commendable consistency of style, just as well-suited for an aperitif as it is for pairing with desserts. Serve when ready to enjoy, in its 75 cl bottle at 12% vol. Contains egg and milk proteins.