Originally Posted by
craigthemif
I can't recall the brand - as it may change from time to time - but it is usually one of the major industrial cava brands that any Spaniard would recognise and could get in the supermarket for less than 10 euros. (which means it has no chance of being a more artesanal cava that might actually be drinkable)
Wines - especially red - are generally the better choice with IB.
I agree. On longhaul J, Iberia serves the wines from a “Sommelier’s recommendation” wine list (
https://www.iberia.com/gb/on-board/o...s-plus-cellar/) which changes monthly (well, usually only part of it changes). This wine list is not positioned at the very top end, but definitely above the standard supermarket variety. They also include some less know winegrowing regions of Spain and also some less known producers.
Having that said, the Cava is NOT part of this wine list, which already says a lot about its positioning. For quite some time it has been Villa Conchi Brut Selection. Iberia itself also sells it in their Club del Vino to residents of Spain, at EUR 10.35 or 2588 Avios the bottle. I usually take a glass as a pre-departure beverage on the ground, but never order any more one the full bar is open after departure.