Tag Archives: Penedès

Raventós i Blanc: Classy Sparkling Wines from Penedès

Posted on February 3, 2016 by don

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 →

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The Brut Nature Cavas of Mestres

Posted on December 3, 2015 by don

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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Great Value Cava from Penedés: Jaume Serra Cristalino

Posted on December 10, 2012 by don

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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Gramona: For Lovers of the Art of Cava

Posted on December 9, 2011 by don

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 →

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