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Raventós i Blanc: Classy Sparkling Wines from Penedès
The house of Josep Raventós i Blanc was established in 1986 in Sant Sadurni d’Anoia by Josep-Maria Raventós, a breakaway member of the Codorníu family, with the objective of making Cavas of exceptional quality. Today, Josep’s grandson Pepe (shown here … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized
Tagged Catalonia, Cava, Penedès
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The Brut Nature Cavas of Mestres
The family owned (since the 1600’s!) Heretat Mestres is one of Spain’s premiere Cava producers. It makes refined sparkling wines from the traditional grapes of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia in the Penedès (see map below), giving them extended aging on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Catalonia, Cava, Penedès
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The Best Cavas of Catalonia
Cava is one of the most important wines of Catalonia (Cataluña) and thus is also a major part of our Report #42 The Wines of Catalonia, to be released May 2014. We’ve tasted more than 100 Cavas, almost all from … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Catalonia, Cataluña, Cava, Champagne, Gramona
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