Grape Variety
Trepat
“The Cava Rosé Grape”
Red grape
Trepat is a red wine grape grown in Conca de Barberà, Costers del Segre, Catalonia — known as “the Cava Rosé Grape”.
Trepat at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Trepó |
| Signature flavors | Strawberry, Raspberry, Floral, Light, Fresh, Delicate, Red Fruits |
| Classic pairings | Aperitivo, Light tapas, Seafood, Fresh salads |
| Where it grows | Conca de Barberà, Costers del Segre, Catalonia |
The Story
Trepat is the secret behind pink Cava—the light red grape from Conca de Barberà makes delicate rosé sparkling wines. It can also make still reds, but sparkling is where it shines.
Insider Story
Trepat rosé Cava is the sommelier's pick over Prosecco.
Delicate, strawberry-scented, refreshing.
Conca de Barberà is the heartland.
Technical Deep Dive
Light red grape for rosé sparkling.
Delicate color and flavor.
Perfect for Cava method.
Industry Secrets
Trepat Cava Rosé outsells still Trepat 10 to 1.
It's the aperitivo wine of Barcelona.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Castell d'Or","Escoda Sanahuja","Various Cava houses"]
- Value picks
- Trepat Cava Rosé ($12-18)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Not for collecting. Perfect aperitivo.
Updated March 2026
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