Vineyards in El Vendrell

Jane Ventura ★ 4.4

DO Cava / DO PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Garnatxa, Sumoll, Cabernet Sauvignon12 haFounded 1914Jane Ventura family (Gemma Jane, 4th generation)CCPAEEl Vendrell

Family wine business since 1914 in Baix Penedes (12 hectares). The historic cellar is in El Vendrell. Cava production from 1990, 100 percent indigenous-variety from the 1988 first vintage.

Tasting: Two cellars: the historic Cava cellar at El Vendrell and Mas Vilella in the hills for still wines. Tour covers both with comparative tasting of indigenous-variety Cavas and Garnatxa-Sumoll reds.

Signature wines: Mareny Blanc, Finca Mas Vilella, Rosat Garnatxa Cava, Jane Ventura Do Re Mi Pere Jane

Tip: The Mas Vilella still-wine cellar is in the hills - the rose Garnatxa Cava is the local-pride bottle.

Ctra. Calafell 2, 43700 El Vendrell (Tarragona), Spain Book →

Olivella i Bonet ★ 4.2

DO CavaXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay15 haFounded 1988Jaume Sabate (took over from founder Julia Olivella circa 2020)El Vendrell

Founded by Julia Olivella in 1988 at L'Arboc in Baix Penedes; traditional method since the start. Production uses the indigenous trio plus Chardonnay.

Tasting: Small artisan cellar visits by reservation, focused on the Olivella i Bonet and Mont Caranac brands with traditional-method demonstration.

Signature wines: Brut Nature, Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Mont Caranac Brut Nature

Tip: Small artisanal stop on the south Penedes route; book directly via the website.

Calle Casetes de Puigmolto s/n, 43720 Casetes de Puigmolto, L'Arboc, Tarragona, Spain Book →

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