Revolution in Cava Land?
10 facts to make you understand the changes of the last two decades The majority of the Spanish sparkling wines are labelled as cava, they comply the regulations of Cava D.O. However, there are other appellations and brands, and many quality-conscious producers have left cava behind in several waves. Now, this summer, an iconic cava […]
Muntanya – a new release by Pepe Raventos
The revolutionary descendent of the creator of the first Spanish sparkling wine makes his bubblies within Raventos i Blanc estate, while Can Sumoi, a completely different project on a long abandoned, ancient land focused on artisan still wines.
Eating colourful: Ticus restaurant
As we lamented a couple of times, finding an eatery in the capital of cava (and other Spanish sparkling wines) is not an easy mission. Ticus, the Repsol Guide recommended, Slow Food member, family-owned, centrally located place seems to have renewed and refreshed a bit. Let us explain why we recommend Ticus now. Flavours of […]
The blockout and my Mundus Vini disappointment
How the overall Iberian electric blackout is connected to my Mundus Vini disappointment? I will explain. I ran out of my usual cava, and since only small shops worked, I decided to give another – the last – chance to Mundus Vini “Best in Show” Spanish cava. My earlier opinion was convinced again, the wine […]
Spanish rosé producers! Last minute exhibition offer in Edinburgh and London
Cavas, corpinnat and other sparklings are more than welcome! On 16 June there is an opportunity to present your rosé wine or sparkling wine to members of the Scottish trade, while on 18 June, on Drink Pink Wednesday the London press and trade will participate in a tasting, where so far there aren’t any Spanish […]
Artisan cheese in the capital of Spanish sparkling wines
As I lamented earlier, it is not easy to find a dinner place in Sant Sadurn d’Anoia, except for some pizzerias and bars offering fast food and tapas. However, you can buy outstanding quality artisan products, if you have a place to eat them (like an AirB&B) or you can enjoy a wine tasting paired […]
Trainspotting in the Capital of Cava
A visit at Celler Vell I often conduct tasting for my guests, and to make a tasting flight complete, I like including a sparkling wine with some barrel ageing, but it is not easy to find one (a balanced, elegant one at reasonable price). At Prowein I came across the booth of Celler Vell, a […]
Lucidity by Cisteller
A new Corpinnat member, a new discovery Barcelona Wine Week is an annual wine expo in Barcelona, a great event to meet existing partners and to meet new ones. Exhibitors come from all over Spain, and certainly Catalan sparkling wines are not missing from the fair. Let me share one of the most memorable sparkling […]
New release from the producer of the Best Catalan Sparkling Wine 2024
Reserva Familiar Garnacha Rosé Brut by Sabaté i Coca The brothers, Marcel and Josep were posing with the newly received prizes, and Marcel’s wife was taking photos. Me too, being a paparazzo, I managed to capture the moment when they were the least serious. I could feel their joy, which did not seem to lose […]
A visionary genius and a social worker of great soul
Interview with Pepe Raventós When hearing the name Raventós, most wine students would shout “cava” without hesitation. They would be right and wrong. Indeed, the first Spanish bottle fermented sparkling wine was created by a Raventós, and his great grandson, another Raventós had a significant share of creating Cava DO. But it was also him, […]
