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Raventós i Blanc and Can Sumoi: New Releases
Raventós i Blanc 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Cava, Penedès, Skurnik
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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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Great Value Cava from Penedés: Jaume Serra Cristalino
While Spanish Cava doesn’t have the unique growing conditions of Champagne (see our Report # 34 Champagne Revisited), it’s made the same way (méthode champenoise, or método tradicional) and results in a pleasant, sparkling wine that’s suitable both for meals … Continue reading
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Tagged Cava, Penedès, Value
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Gramona: For Lovers of the Art of Cava
The Gramona family is one of Spain’s most distinguished producers of the sparkling wine called cava. Gramona is guided by a philosophy that places a premium on producing cavas that can be aged and express the unique character of their … Continue reading
Posted in Spain, Sparkling Wine
Tagged Cava, Gramona, Penedès, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia
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