Ecos Audio - El cava, vino espumoso de Cataluña para el mundo. 14/23

I approached this audiobook expecting another dry recital of terroir and sugar levels, but div. throws that script out the window with a performance that’s equal parts tour guide and fellow enthusiast. Their narration has the rhythm of a seasoned host welcoming you into a cozy bodega for a spontaneous tasting session, complete with the occasional laugh and emphatic pronunciation that lingers on words like ‘brut’ and ‘fermentación.’ The interview with Gemma Torrelló, co-director of a historic Cava house, is the standout—her insights on the 100-year-old family legacy make you crave a glass of their Gran Reserva, even if you’re stuck at your desk. That said, the audiobook’s brevity works against it at times; some topics (like export stats) are glossed over in 30 seconds flat, leaving you hungry for deeper dives. The production is crisp and uncluttered, though, with a subtle ambient hum that hints at a real cellar rather than a sterile studio. If you’re here for a quick, flavorful primer on Cava that doubles as an ear-candy Spanish lesson, this hits the mark—but don’t expect encyclopedic detail. It’s the audio equivalent of sharing a bottle with a friend who’s *really* into Spanish sparkling wine, for better or worse.