Codorniu
COMPARTIR EL CAVA

:. Moments of happiness and joy

For more than 130 years Codorníu has been sharing the fruit of the earth and its cavas, and by so doing we know that we are present at moments of happiness for millions of people. A Codorníu cava represents companionship and is inseparably linked to social gatherings involving a toast. In order to dignify these reunions – these Codorníu moments – we suggest a way of organizing the setting, table, cutlery, etc. The rest will fall into place naturally as a result of friendship and good company.

The art of setting the table

The order of the cutlery is based on the order of use. Those pieces furthest from the plate are used first. Fork on the left, spoon on the right, with the knives to its left with the cutting edge towards the plate. Dessert cutlery side by side between the plate and the glasses (by order of proximity to the plate): spoon (handle to the right), fork (handle to the left) and knife (handle to the right).

Spoons and forks are placed face down (French style) or face up (English style). We serve from the left of the guest and withdraw the dishes from the right.

WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF A GLASS OF CODORNÍU CAVA?

- WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF A GLASS OF CODORNÍU CAVA?

:. Glasses

Glasses are placed in front of each dish. To the left, that for water, followed by red wine, white wine and finally special wine.

The cava glass is placed just behind the water and red wine glasses. The wine glasses should be plain and not too tall, made of transparent glass and well balanced.

Guest place cards

Personalized cards, indicating each guest’s place at the table, are located in front of the plate and slightly to the right. The hosts’ places have no card.

The idea of the apéritif

While it is not essential, it does facilitate the arrival and interaction of the guests. It is ideal for creating a pleasant atmosphere with a glass of welcoming cava.

Seating plan for the guests

In the most appropriate system for banquets and more formal occasions, the hosts sit on either side in the centre of the table, or together if there is a top table. The eldest female guest sits at the right of the host with her spouse on the opposite side, on the hostess’s right. The order of the remaining guests is dependent on age, and the degree of kinship or relationship with the hosts; spouses sit opposite each other.

Sitting down at the table

The hostess sits down first, followed by the other ladies. Gentlemen follow, including the host. At formal dinners the custom is to lead the ladies to their seats on the arm. Ladies are served first, with the hostess being last. Then come the gentlemen and lastly the host. The hostess tastes the dish after confirming that all the diners have been served.

At the end of the meal, the hostess or, where applicable, the host, gives the signal to leave the dining room by rising from the table.

Tasting and serving the wine

Before serving the wine, the host should taste it first to identify any possible defect (corked, oxidized, tired, incorrect temperature, etc.).

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Wine in moderation