DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir3245 haFounded 1551Raventos Codorniu (majority owned by The Carlyle Group since 2018)Sant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1551 by the Codorniu family in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. The 1872 first traditional-method Spanish sparkling vintage is credited to Josep Raventos i Fatjo. The architectural complex by Puig i Cadafalch was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1976 and receives roughly 100,000 visitors per year. Codorniu holds three of the Cava de Paraje Calificado approved sites: Finca el Tros Nou, Finca la Pleta and Finca la Fideuera.
Tasting: Cellar tours of the modernist Cathedral of Cava designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1898-1915), including 33 km of underground galleries up to 22 metres deep. Train ride through the galleries, museum visit and tasting flight. Reservation required.
Signature wines: anna-de-codorniu, reina-maria-cristina, ars-collecta-finca-el-tros-nou, ars-collecta-finca-la-pleta, ars-collecta-finca-la-fideuera
Tip: Book the Ars Collecta library flight to taste the three single-vineyard Paraje Calificado cuvees side by side.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Trepat700 haFounded 1861Henkell Freixenet (Oetker-Gruppe)Sant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1861 by Pedro Ferrer Bosch (the Ferrer family had been making wine at the Freixenet estate in Mediona since the 13th century). The current cellars in Sant Sadurni were built between 1920 and 1929 and inscribed in the BCIN heritage register. Cordon Negro launched in 1974 in the black frosted bottle that became the global Cava reference. The Casa Sala paraje is part of the Cava de Paraje Calificado category.
Tasting: Multilingual 90-minute tours of the 1920s cellar by the Sant Sadurni train station, with a tourist-train ride around the property and a tasting of Carta Nevada, Cordon Negro and a Reserva. Reservation required for tours; the modern tasting room is walk-in.
Signature wines: freixenet-cordon-negro, freixenet-carta-nevada, freixenet-elyssia-pinot-noir, freixenet-elyssia-gran-cuvee, casa-sala
Tip: The shop and tasting room are walk-in; for the cellar tour book at least a week ahead in autumn, when harvest tours fill quickly.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir472 haFounded 1921Juve i Camps family (4th generation)CCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1921 by Joan Juve Baques and Teresa Camps Farre, now in its fourth family generation. Juve y Camps is the producer behind La Capella, the single-vineyard 100 percent Xarel-lo Cava de Paraje Calificado from a 7-hectare plot planted in 1972 on calcareous soils, aged 108 months on lees. In April 2026 the estate left DO Cava to become the 22nd Corpinnat member and the brand's largest producer, adding over 2.5 million bottles to the collective.
Tasting: Guided cellar tour with vertical tastings of Reserva de la Familia, Milesime Chardonnay and La Capella. The La Capella tasting takes place in the estate's namesake chapel space. Reservation required.
Signature wines: juve-y-camps-reserva-de-la-familia, juve-y-camps-gran-juve, juve-y-camps-la-capella, juve-y-camps-milesime-chardonnay
Tip: La Capella's chapel tasting is the headline experience; book the long-lees library flight to compare the 2008-2015 disgorgements.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada50 haFounded 1924Mata family (Ton and Josep Mata)Demeter CertifiedCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1924 by Josep Mata Capellades in the centre of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. All 50 hectares Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2006, making Recaredo the first DO Cava and DO Penedes winery to obtain Demeter certification. All wines are Brut Nature (zero dosage) and hand-disgorged. Founding member of Corpinnat in 2019; Turo d'en Mota is a single-vineyard 100 percent Xarel-lo aged minimum 150 months on lees.
Tasting: Small-group tour by reservation. Hand-disgorgement demonstration, vineyard walk through the Turo d'en Mota and Serral del Vell plots, and a comparative tasting of Brut Nature Reserva Particular and the single-vineyard Corpinnat wines.
Signature wines: recaredo-brut-nature-reserva-particular, recaredo-turo-d-en-mota, recaredo-serral-del-vell, recaredo-intens-rosat, recaredo-subtil
Tip: The Turo d'en Mota flight requires a separate booking and three weeks' notice; standard tours still include the hand-disgorgement demo.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir72 haFounded 1881Gramona family (5th generation, Jaume and Xavier Gramona)Demeter CertifiedCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1881 by Pau Batlle. The current Gramona generation (5th) obtained Demeter certification for both viticulture and winemaking in 2014, an unusual double certification. The 72-hectare estate is farmed organically and biodynamically; through the Alianzas por la Terra growers' alliance the family sources from a further 303 hectares of certified-organic land. Founding Corpinnat member (2019). Enoteca is a single-disgorgement library release that demonstrates Cava's long-ageing potential.
Tasting: Two-hour cellar tour through the historic underground galleries beneath the centre of Sant Sadurni, plus a biodynamic vineyard walk at Font de Jui. Library tasting includes Imperial Gran Reserva, Celler Battle and Enoteca single-disgorgement releases.
Signature wines: gramona-imperial-gran-reserva, gramona-celler-battle, gramona-enoteca-brut-nature, gramona-iii-lustros, gramona-font-de-jui
Tip: The Font de Jui biodynamic vineyard walk is only included in the Premium tour; ask for the comparative Enoteca flight.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Montonega95 haFounded 1887Llopart family (Pere Llopart Vilaros and family)CCPAESubirats
Founded in 1887 when the Llopart family adopted Champagne traditional-method sparkling-wine production. The 95-hectare Heretat Can Llopart de Subirats estate is farmed organically. Founding Corpinnat member (2019). Original 1887 is the long-aged tribute cuvee blending the historic trio Xarel-lo, Macabeu and Montonega (an indigenous heritage white) with 9 years on lees.
Tasting: Vineyard walks through the Heretat Can Llopart de Subirats estate, with Castell de Subirats viewpoints, cellar visit and tastings of Original 1887, Microcosmos and the Leopardi long-lees range. Multiple visit tiers including biking tours.
Signature wines: llopart-original-1887, llopart-microcosmos-rose, llopart-leopardi-brut-nature, llopart-ex-vite, llopart-imperial
Tip: The Castell de Subirats viewpoint is at the heart of the bike tour; ask the cellar to set up the Leopardi vertical at the medieval lookout.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir70 haFounded 1943Nadal family (documented at the estate since 1510)Biodynamic PracticingCCPAEEl Pla del Penedes
Nadal family documented at the estate since 1510, with commercial Cava production from 1943 under Ramon Nadal Giro who replanted ancestral vineyards on a former airfield site. Founding Corpinnat member (2019). 70 hectares organically farmed at El Pla del Penedes.
Tasting: Estate visit at Finca Nadal de la Boadella covering the Roman-era cellar foundations, the 1943 building, the 70-hectare biodynamic-trial vineyard and a tasting of the Salvatge and Nadal Especial cuvees.
Signature wines: nadal-brut-nature-reserva, nadal-salvatge, nadal-especial, nadal-ramon-nadal-giro, nadal-xarel-lo
Tip: The Roman-foundation cellar tour is the small detail; ask for it explicitly when booking the standard visit.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada23 haFounded 1985Sabate i Coca family (Josep and Marcel Sabate, 4th generation)CCPAESubirats
Sabate and Coca families documented farming the Bitlles valley since 1885; the modern estate built around the 17th-century Can Serra farmhouse with 23 owned hectares plus contracted plots in Sant Pere de Riudebitlles and Torrelavit. Founding Corpinnat member (2019). Castellroig is the multi-terroir line; Sabate i Coca is the single-vineyard concept. Terroja was approved Cava de Paraje Calificado before the Corpinnat transition.
Tasting: Visit at the 17th-century Can Serra farmhouse including the Marcelino Sabate masia wine museum, vineyard walk through the Bitlles valley plots, and tasting of Castellroig (multi-terroir line) and Sabate i Coca single-vineyard Corpinnat wines.
Signature wines: castellroig-brut-reserva, sabate-i-coca-reserva-familiar, sabate-i-coca-terroja-paraje-calificado, sabate-i-coca-josep-coca
Tip: The 18th-century masia wine museum is included in standard tours; ask Marcel for the comparative Terroja vertical.
CorpinnatMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah135 haFounded 1395Torello Llopart family (Torello Viticultors)CCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Documented as winegrowers since 1395 at the Can Marti estate on the outskirts of Sant Sadurni; modern sparkling production from the early 20th century. 135-hectare estate planted to indigenous whites and a wide international red palette including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah; organic farming since 2014. Founding Corpinnat member (2019). Vinyes de Can Marti was approved Cava de Paraje Calificado before the Corpinnat transition.
Tasting: Tour of the Can Marti estate (Can Marti de Dalt and Can Marti de Baix farmhouses), vineyard walk through the Vinyes Singulars Petit Albet plots, and tasting of Gran Torello, 225 and the Finca Can Marti Brut Corpinnat. Organic since 2014.
Signature wines: torello-gran-torello-brut-nature, torello-225, torello-finca-can-marti-brut, torello-tradicional-brut-nature, torello-pinot-noir-rosado
Tip: Ask the cellar to pour 225 alongside the Finca Can Marti single-vineyard cuvee for the clearest expression of terroir over blend.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada90 haFounded 1928Mestres familySant Sadurni d'Anoia
Mestres family documented in Sant Sadurni since 1312 as grape and wine merchants; sparkling production from 1928 under Josep Mestres Manobens. In 1945 the family launched Visol, the first Brut Nature (zero dosage) Cava, registered with the Spanish Patent Office in 1948. The Mestres labels carried the word Cava from 1960, predating the DO. 90 hectares of estate-owned vineyards producing approximately 180,000 bottles per year.
Tasting: Tour of the Gothic Casa Josep Mestres palace cellar in central Sant Sadurni, with traditional-method demonstration and tasting of Visol Brut Nature, 1312 Reserva and Coquet Gran Reserva.
Signature wines: mestres-visol-brut-nature, mestres-1312-reserva, mestres-coquet-gran-reserva, mestres-elena-de-mestres, mestres-clos-nostre-senyor
Tip: The Gothic palace cellar shares the town-hall square; combine with a Sant Sadurni walking tour starting at the Ajuntament.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Trepat90 haFounded 1992Ventura family (Pere Ventura Casanovas)Sant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1992 by Pere Ventura, fourth generation of a Cava-making family in Sant Sadurni. Modern winery on the Vilafranca road, focused on Gran Reserva long-lees Cavas. The Tresor Club candle-lit cellar room is used for the long-ageing library.
Tasting: Personalised tour of the cellars including the candle-lit Tresor Club room, ageing galleries and a tasting flight of Gran Reserva cuvees, often paired with local cheese and ham platters.
Signature wines: pere-ventura-tresor, pere-ventura-gran-vintage, pere-ventura-mar-i-vent-trepat, pere-ventura-maria-del-mar
Tip: The Tresor Club tasting is the headline tier; ask for the Mar i Vent Trepat rose to compare against the standard rosado.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Trepat, Garnatxa100 haFounded 1949Gonzalez ByassCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1949 in central Sant Sadurni; part of Gonzalez Byass since 1982. The current Finca Can Petit vineyards (bought 1990) and modern cellar (inaugurated 2005) sit 6 km outside Sant Sadurni at 200 metres above sea level in Espiells. The trencadis ceramic artwork on the cellar exterior pays homage to Gaudi's Park Guell.
Tasting: Visit to the Finca Can Petit estate at 200 metres above sea level on the Espiells plateau, with Gaudi-influenced trencadis cellar artwork, vineyard walk and tasting of Vilarnau Brut Reserva and Brut Rosado.
Signature wines: vilarnau-brut-reserva, vilarnau-brut-rosado, vilarnau-organic, vilarnau-vintage-gran-reserva
Tip: Combine the visit with a stop at the Espiells viewpoint for the best panoramic of the Sant Sadurni Cava cellars.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay250 haFounded 1882JNT GroupCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1882 by Jose Escriva de Romani at Monistrol d'Anoia in the Sant Sadurni municipality. The 19th-century vinification galleries remain in use. Acquired by JNT Group in 2025 from Arco Bodegas Unidas.
Tasting: Cellar visit at the Monistrol d'Anoia estate including the 19th-century vinification galleries and tastings of Brut Nature and Reserva cuvees. Reservation required.
Signature wines: marques-de-monistrol-brut-nature, marques-de-monistrol-seleccion-especial, marques-de-monistrol-rose
Tip: The 19th-century galleries are the visual highlight; the Brut Nature is a sound everyday-Cava benchmark.
Conca del Riu AnoiaXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Bastard Negre90 haFounded 1986Raventos family (estate held since 1497)Demeter CertifiedCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Raventos family at the estate since 1497. Modern Raventos i Blanc winery founded in 1986 by Josep Maria Raventos i Blanc. Left DO Cava in 2013 to develop the proposed Conca del Riu Anoia private appellation, requiring estate-grown organic-biodynamic fruit. Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2017. The 90-hectare estate includes vineyards, wooded ravines and a central lake.
Tasting: Walking tour of the 90-hectare estate including vineyards, woods and the central lake, plus tasting of Blanc de Blancs, De Nit rose and Manuel Raventos Negra single-vineyard releases.
Signature wines: raventos-i-blanc-blanc-de-blancs, raventos-i-blanc-de-nit-rose, raventos-i-blanc-textures-de-pedra, raventos-i-blanc-manuel-raventos
Tip: Book the long-walking tour to see the lake and woods, not just the cellar; the De Nit rose tasting is included.
Cava de Paraje CalificadoXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir70 haFounded 1980Parera family (3rd generation)Biodynamic PracticingCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 1980 by Joan Parera at the Can Llopart Alzines estate. One of the nine wineries to certify a Cava de Paraje Calificado (Claror) since the category's launch in 2017, with additional Vins el Cep Paraje sites approved in the 2026 expansion. Organically and biodynamically farmed.
Tasting: Cellar visit with biodynamic vineyard walk through the Can Llopart Alzines plot and tasting of Claror Cava de Paraje Calificado, Marqués de Gelida and the L'Alzinar still-wine range.
Signature wines: vins-el-cep-claror-paraje-calificado, vins-el-cep-marques-de-gelida-brut-nature, vins-el-cep-l-alzinar-xarel-lo, vins-el-cep-can-llopart-claror
Tip: The Claror tasting is normally reserved for the Premium tour; ask explicitly when booking.
CorpinnatMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada90 haFounded 1955Torello Mata family (Pol Torello, 3rd generation)CCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Originally founded as Agusti Torello Mata in 1955 by Agusti Torello at Sant Sadurni. Renamed Celler Kripta in early 2024 after its flagship cuvee. Kripta's amphora-shaped bottle, designed by Agusti Torello, is intended to promote constant circular movement of the lees. In 2026 the winery left DO Cava and joined Corpinnat. The Kripta cuvee is released only in exceptional vintages after 60 to 84 months on lees.
Tasting: Tour focused on Kripta's amphora-shaped bottle production, long-ageing cellars and a flight of Kripta, Augusti Torello Mata Reserva Barrica and the experimental Gran Reserva range.
Signature wines: celler-kripta, augusti-torello-mata-reserva, augusti-torello-mata-bayanus-3-75, celler-kripta-rose
Tip: The amphora-bottle production area is open to visitors as part of the Premium tour; book at least a fortnight ahead.
DO Penedes / DOQ PenedesCabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Garnatxa, Carinyena, Tempranillo, Parellada, Pinot Noir, Riesling2300 haFounded 1870Torres family (5th generation, Miguel A. Torres family)CCPAEPacs del Penedes
Founded in 1870 in Vilafranca del Penedes by Jaime Torres Vendrell. The Pacs del Penedes campus is the visitor headquarters. Mas La Plana, the 29-hectare Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard at Finca El Maset planted in the early 1970s, produced the 1970 vintage that famously beat Chateau Latour 1970 at the 1979 Gault-Millau Wine Olympiad. Listed in the 2022 World's Best Vineyards ranking. The family operates roughly 2,300 hectares across Penedes, Conca de Barbera, Priorat, Costers del Segre and beyond.
Tasting: Visit centre at Finca El Maset includes train tour through the vineyards and underground cellar, restaurant lunch pairing Familia Torres wines with Catalan menus, and a dedicated Mas La Plana single-vineyard flight.
Signature wines: torres-mas-la-plana, torres-grans-muralles, torres-mas-borras-pinot-noir, torres-milmanda-chardonnay, torres-fransola-sauvignon-blanc, torres-vina-sol, torres-sangre-de-toro, torres-coronas
Tip: The Vinedos Singulares train tour goes through the Mas La Plana plot; reserve the restaurant lunch for the pairing flight.
DO PenedesCabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot150 haFounded 1963Familia Torres (since 1995)CCPAETorrelavit
Founded in 1963 by Jean Leon (Ceferino Carrion), Cantabrian-Hollywood restaurateur who served the first 1969 vintage of La Scala Cabernet at his namesake Los Angeles restaurant. The first single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon labelled and bottled in Spain. President Ronald Reagan served the 1975 vintage at his 1981 inauguration dinner. Family-owned by Torres since 1995; managed by Mireia Torres since 2010. Organic-certified estate.
Tasting: Self-guided estate walk through the 1963 Vinya La Scala plot, multimedia exhibit on Jean Leon's Hollywood-Penedes story, and a comparative tasting of La Scala Cabernet, Le Havre Cabernet Franc and Merlot Petit Chateau.
Signature wines: jean-leon-vinya-la-scala-cabernet, jean-leon-vinya-le-havre-cabernet-franc, jean-leon-vinya-gigi-chardonnay, jean-leon-3055-cabernet, jean-leon-petit-chateau
Tip: Walk the Vinya La Scala plot before the tasting; the 1963-planted vines are still in production.
DO Penedes / DO CavaXarel-lo, Macabeo, Garnatxa Blanca, Chardonnay, Incrocio Manzoni, Garnatxa Tinta, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir90 haFounded 1979Esteva family (Jordi Esteve Roger; estate held since 1939, founder Carlos Esteva 1942-2023)CCPAEAvinyonet del Penedes
Esteva family acquired the estate in 1939; Carlos Esteva launched modern production in 1979 after viticulture studies on Mallorca and led the estate until his death in 2023. Jordi Esteve Roger continues the family project alongside the long-standing winemaking team. Member of Grandes Pagos de Espana. The cellars are partly carved into the limestone escarpment of the Massis del Garraf, with vineyards on fossil-rich Cretaceous limestone planted to both indigenous (Xarel-lo, Garnatxa) and rare grapes (Incrocio Manzoni for the El Rocallis cuvee).
Tasting: Underground cellar tour at the cave-style bodega carved into the limestone escarpment, plus a vineyard walk through the Massis del Garraf fossil-rich plots and a tasting of Gran Caus, Xarel-lo Pairal and Caus Lubis.
Signature wines: can-rafols-gran-caus-tinto, can-rafols-xarel-lo-pairal, can-rafols-caus-lubis-merlot, can-rafols-ad-fines, can-rafols-el-rocallis-incrocio-manzoni
Tip: Ask for the Xarel-lo Pairal vertical going back 8 vintages to see how the grape ages.
DO Penedes / Classic PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Tempranillo, Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah90 haFounded 1978Albet i Noya family (Josep Maria and Antoni Albet)CCPAESubirats
Founded in 1978 by Josep Maria Albet when a Danish importer requested organic wine; Albet i Noya sold the first bottle of 100 percent organic Spanish wine (Tempranillo) in 1979. CCPAE-certified in 1982. Long-standing Spanish organic-wine pioneer and reference. Pioneer of the Classic Penedes category (organic estate-grown traditional-method sparkling under DO Penedes). Vineyards on the Ordal mountains around Sant Pau d'Ordal.
Tasting: Multiple tour tiers including the Original 1978 historical visit, biodynamic vineyard walk, and a flight covering the Reserva 3 Xarel-lo, Col-leccio Single-Vineyard reds and Lignum still-wine range.
Signature wines: albet-i-noya-reserva-3-xarel-lo, albet-i-noya-lignum-blanc, albet-i-noya-pinot-noir-merce, albet-i-noya-blanc-de-blancs-classic-penedes, albet-i-noya-syrah-coleccio
Tip: Time the visit with the Vivencia organic-wine festival in late September if possible.
DO Penedes / DO CavaXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Garnatxa, Carinyena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah200 haFounded 1790Cusine family (Joan Cusine Carol; Joan and Josep Cusine sons)Demeter CertifiedCCPAEPacs del Penedes
Vineyards documented since 1790 at Masia Can Tutusaus. Modern winery developed by the Cusine family from the late 20th century. CCPAE-certified organic since 2002; Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2013 across all 200 hectares. Vineyards spread across five sites including the highest-altitude Foix Natural Park terraces (up to 750 metres). All wines are vegan; current winemaker Marta Casas was named Tim Atkin Best Winemaker of the Year 2024.
Tasting: Estate visit at Masia Can Tutusaus with vineyard walk through the Foix Natural Park terraces, biodynamic preparations demonstration and tasting of Indigena, Honeymoon Xarel-lo and Calcari single-vineyard wines.
Signature wines: pares-balta-indigena-tinto, pares-balta-calcari-xarel-lo, pares-balta-honeymoon-parellada, pares-balta-cava-brut, pares-balta-mas-elena-merlot, pares-balta-electio-xarel-lo
Tip: The Foix Natural Park terraces require the long-walk tier; the Calcari Xarel-lo is the best single grape expression.
Corpinnat / DO PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Garnatxa Blanca, Garnatxa Tinta, Sumoll, Cabernet Franc40 haFounded 2006Mas Candi partners (Toni Carbo, Ramon Jane, Mireia Torres-Maczassek, Marta Casas)CCPAEAvinyonet del Penedes
Founded in 2006 by a partnership of growers in Les Gunyoles d'Avinyonet at the gates of the Garraf Natural Park. 40 hectares of organically farmed vineyards (13 at Les Gunyoles, 27 in higher-altitude Guardiola de Font-Rubi, Pla del Penedes and Torrelavit). Annual production roughly 60,000 bottles. Corpinnat member since 2019.
Tasting: Small-group estate visit at Les Gunyoles d'Avinyonet plus a tasting flight of MC Brut Nature, Desig Xarel-lo and the experimental indigenous-grape range.
Signature wines: mas-candi-mc-brut-nature, mas-candi-desig-xarel-lo, mas-candi-quatre-xarel-los, mas-candi-sumoll, mas-candi-pecat-noble
Tip: Ask for the experimental Sumoll alongside the Quatre Xarel-los flight to see Penedes's heritage red revival.
DO Penedes / Classic PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir, Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot50 haFounded 1985Mitjans family (Josep Mitjans and Teresa Nin)Demeter CertifiedCCPAESubirats
Founded in 1985 at Masia Can Mayol. CCPAE-certified organic since 2002; transitioned to Demeter-certified biodynamic from 2005. Member of Terra Dinamica (the only association of biodynamic farming in Catalonia, legalised since 2008). Since 2012 has used clay amphoras in winemaking; the A Pel natural-wine range (launched 2011) is made with no added sulphites.
Tasting: Visit covers amphora cellar tour, biodynamic vineyard walk and tasting of A Pel range, EOS and 109 amphora wines.
Signature wines: loxarel-a-pel-blanc, loxarel-a-pel-negre, loxarel-eos, loxarel-109-xarel-lo-amphora, loxarel-gaia
Tip: The 109-amphora Xarel-lo is the cellar's standout; book the Premium tour for the full library flight.
DO PenedesXarel-lo, Sumoll, Garnatxa, Carinyena, Macabeo, Parellada60 haFounded 1984Peris family (Javier Peris Musso)CCPAEPenedes Superior
Founded in 1984 in Font-Rubi at the western edge of Alt Penedes. The estate's 60 hectares sit between 500 and 800 metres at 500 to 800 metres in Penedes Superior. Pioneer of single-variety Sumoll wines (Gaintus); the Maria del Caus single-vineyard Xarel-lo is the white headline. Also revives sweet long-mature Xarel-lo and Sumoll dessert wines in an old hay barn.
Tasting: Estate tour through the 19th-century cellar at Font-Rubi, vineyard walk through the high-altitude Sumoll plots, and tasting of Maria del Caus single-vineyard Xarel-lo, Black old-vine Sumoll and the sweet long-mature Xarel-lo / Sumoll dessert wines.
Signature wines: heretat-mont-rubi-maria-del-caus, heretat-mont-rubi-black, heretat-mont-rubi-white, heretat-mont-rubi-finca-fonda-pinot-noir, heretat-mont-rubi-gaintus-rare-sumoll
Tip: The Gaintus Rare Sumoll is the showcase wine; pair with cabra-and-fig if the cellar offers it.
DO PenedesXarel-lo, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Garnatxa Blanca50 haFounded 1993Mila i Mallofre family (Albert and Joan Mila)CCPAEAvinyonet del Penedes
The estate has belonged to the Mila family since the 15th century, set around a 2nd-century Roman tower. Brothers Albert and Joan Mila i Mallofre launched modern quality winemaking in 1993. CCPAE-certified organic.
Tasting: Tour of the Mas Comtal masia (built around a 2nd-century Roman tower), cellar visit and tasting of Pomell de Blancs (Chardonnay-Xarel-lo) and Petit Mas Comtal red blend.
Signature wines: mas-comtal-pomell-de-blancs, mas-comtal-petit-mas-comtal, mas-comtal-antistiana-xarel-lo, mas-comtal-rosado-merlot
Tip: Pomell de Blancs is the everyday-drinking white; ask for Antistiana single-vineyard Xarel-lo for the serious bottle.
Corpinnat / DO PenedesXarel-lo, Malvasia de Sitges, Sumoll, Cabernet Franc, Garnatxa60 haFounded 1996Ramon Parera and Jordi ArnanCCPAETorrelavit
Founded in 1996 by oenologist Ramon Parera and agronomist Jordi Arnan at Finca Can Comas in the Bitlles river valley (Alt Penedes). The 60-hectare property comprises Mediterranean forest, cereal crops, pasture and barren land around a medieval farmhouse. Labels carry a wild-boar print (Sus Scrofa). Corpinnat member since 2018.
Tasting: Small-group estate tour at Finca Can Comas including the medieval farmhouse cellar, Mediterranean forest reserve and tasting of Sus Scrofa Xarel-lo, Aspriu single-vineyard and the indigenous-grape reds.
Signature wines: pardas-sus-scrofa, pardas-aspriu, pardas-xarel-lo, pardas-rupestris, pardas-collita-roja
Tip: Sus Scrofa is the entry-level Xarel-lo; ask for the Aspriu vertical to see the single-vineyard ageing potential.
Corpinnat / DO PenedesMacabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo, Malvasia de Sitges, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir70 haFounded 1768Huguet familyCCPAEPenedes Superior
Estate founded in 1768 by Don Jaime Feixes, acquired by the Huguet family in the late 19th century. Located on the northern slopes between Alt Penedes and Anoia at Cabrera de Mediona, these are the farthest Penedes vineyards from the Mediterranean with extreme continental temperature variation. 70 hectares producing roughly 200,000 bottles per year. Corpinnat member since 2019; still wines under DO Penedes.
Tasting: Visit to the historic Can Feixes farmhouse covering the 13th-century chapel, the working cellar and a tasting of the Huguet de Can Feixes Corpinnat plus Selecio still wines.
Signature wines: huguet-de-can-feixes-brut-nature-corpinnat, huguet-de-can-feixes-reserva-7-anys, can-feixes-blanc-seleccio, can-feixes-negre-seleccio, huguet-malvasia
Tip: Ask for the Huguet Malvasia rose with sweet plums - it is the cellar's quietest surprise.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir350 haFounded 1865Domenech family (5th generation)Subirats
Founded in 1865 in Vilobi del Penedes by Francisco Jose Domenech. Named after the local Santa Maria de Vallformosa church. Fifth-generation family-owned. Produces around 10 million bottles of Cava and 2 million bottles of still wine per year.
Tasting: Cellar visit at the original 19th-century facilities in Vilobi, plus a flight comparing Origen, Mistinguett and MVSA Brut Nature cuvees.
Signature wines: vallformosa-origen-brut, vallformosa-mvsa-brut-nature, vallformosa-mistinguett, vallformosa-classic-brut
Tip: The 19th-century cellar architecture is the heritage visual; tasting flights are organised around the Origen line.
DO Penedes / DO CavaXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Trepat400 haFounded 1980Sumarroca family (Carlos and Nuria Sumarroca)CCPAESubirats
Founded in 1980 by Carlos Sumarroca and his wife Nuria at the 40-hectare Finca Moli Coloma estate in Subirats. A CCPAE-certified estate-grown organic Cava producer that has grown to 400 hectares. In March 2026 three Sumarroca paraje sites were added to the Cava de Paraje Calificado expansion.
Tasting: Visit at Finca Moli Coloma includes vineyard walk through the certified-organic plots, the modern winery and a tasting flight covering the Nuria Claverol Cava range and Temps de Flors whites.
Signature wines: sumarroca-nuria-claverol-gran-reserva, sumarroca-temps-de-flors, sumarroca-in-situ-paraje-calificado, sumarroca-pinot-noir-rosado
Tip: The In Situ Paraje Calificado flight is the new headline experience following the March 2026 expansion.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir210 haFounded 1940Valles family (3rd generation)CCPAESant Marti Sarroca
Documented at Sant Marti Sarroca since 1303. Modern Cava production from 1940 under Josep Valles Rovira at a modernist winery. The underground Cava cellar is unique in the world for its six-pointed-star structure with a central roundabout, 12 metres beneath the 15th-century farmhouse. The estate also features modernist gardens.
Tasting: Tour of the 15th-century Masia Rovellats, the six-pointed-star underground Cava cellar 12 metres deep, the modernist gardens and tasting flights covering Imperial Brut Nature and Grand Cru.
Signature wines: rovellats-imperial-brut-nature, rovellats-grand-cru, rovellats-magnum-millesime, rovellats-masia-s-xv-gran-reserva
Tip: The star-shaped cellar is the showpiece; book the Premium bike tour for vineyard panoramics.
DO Penedes / DO CavaChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Viognier110 haFounded 1984Gilleron Parellada familyCCPAETorrelavit
Family-owned estate founded in 1984 by Michel Gilleron Parellada de Naveran at the Can Parellada farmhouse in Torrelavit. 110 hectares of terraces and woodlands in Alt Penedes producing 375,000 bottles of Cava and 250,000 bottles of still wine per year. Sustainable practices with no herbicides or pesticides; organic fertilisers only.
Tasting: Estate tour at the 110-hectare Sant Marti Sadevesa property includes vineyard walk, sustainable-viticulture demonstration and tastings of Manuela Chardonnay Crianza, Clos Antonia Viognier Crianza and Don Pablo Cabernet Reserve.
Signature wines: naveran-manuela-chardonnay, naveran-clos-antonia-viognier, naveran-don-pablo-cabernet, naveran-perles-blanques-brut, naveran-perles-roses
Tip: The Clos Antonia Viognier is unusual for Penedes; book the still-wine flight to include it.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir60 haFounded 1959Henkell Freixenet (Oetker-Gruppe)CCPAETorrelavit
Origins documented at the 11th-century Castell de Segura Viudas in Torrelavit. Commercial Cava production from 1959. Released its first organic-grape Cava (Lavit) in 2021. Part of the Henkell Freixenet group since the 1980s.
Tasting: Visit to the 11th-century Castell de Segura Viudas with cellar tour and tasting of Reserva Heredad, Brut Vintage and the Lavit organic line.
Signature wines: segura-viudas-reserva-heredad, segura-viudas-brut-vintage, segura-viudas-lavit, segura-viudas-cuvee-de-rosa
Tip: The Reserva Heredad bottle, with its pewter-base stand, is the cellar's photographic identity; the tour includes the castle keep.
DO Cava / DO PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Muscat, Pinot Noir40 haFounded 1979Esteve family (Joan Esteve Nadal)CCPAEAvinyonet del Penedes
First Avinyo-labelled Cava produced 1979 in small quantities. Cellars in the 16th-century Can Fontanals farmhouse, with vines on four parcels totalling about 40 hectares. Indigenous varieties (Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada) plus Muscat for the Petillant ancestral-method sparkler. Run by four Esteve i Via siblings.
Tasting: Visit to the old Can Fontanals farmhouse, cellar tour and tasting of La Ticota Gran Reserva, Petillant and the Avinyo Cava Brut.
Signature wines: avinyo-la-ticota, avinyo-cava-brut, avinyo-petillant, avinyo-rose-reserva
Tip: Petillant is the off-piste discovery, an ancestral-method Muscat that drinks like a cleaner Moscato d'Asti.
DO Cava / DO PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot40 haFounded 1985Cusco family (Joan Cusco)CCPAEAvinyonet del Penedes
Cusco Esteve family has farmed in Les Gunyoles d'Avinyonet since the late 19th century. Modern winery established in 1985 by Josep Cusco Berga with sons; winemaker Joan Cusco trained in Priorat and Champagne. Cellar built on natural limestone rock at the gates of the Garraf Natural Park.
Tasting: Cellar visit at Les Gunyoles, vineyard walk with views of the Massis del Garraf and tasting of estate Cavas and monovarietal whites.
Signature wines: cusco-berga-brut-reserva, cusco-berga-extra-brut, cusco-berga-xarel-lo, cusco-berga-merlot-rosado
Tip: The viewpoint over the Garraf massif is the photogenic stop; the Brut Reserva is the entry-level standout.
CorpinnatMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Sumoll, Pinot Noir42 haFounded 2013Agusti Torello Sibill and familyCCPAEAvinyonet del Penedes
Founded in 2013 by Agusti Torello Sibill and his family at the historic Monastery of Sant Sebastia dels Gorgs site. Dry-farmed organic viticulture, regenerative practices and hand harvest from the outset. Brand-new winery inaugurated March 2023. Joined Corpinnat in 2024.
Tasting: Tour of the modern Sant Sebastia dels Gorgs winery (inaugurated March 2023), the dry-farmed vineyards and a flight of AT Roca Reserva and Rosat Reserva Brut Nature Corpinnat.
Signature wines: at-roca-reserva-brut-nature, at-roca-rosat-reserva-brut-nature, at-roca-floral, at-roca-fenicis
Tip: The Sant Sebastia dels Gorgs monastery is right beside the cellar; combine the tour with the historic walk.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada7 haFounded 2003Bernet family (Xavi and Cristina Bernet)CCPAESubirats
Founded in 2003 by Xavi and Cristina Bernet at the family's traditional Alt Penedes farm at El Pago, Subirats. Recovered Xavi's grandfather's vineyards. 7 hectares CCPAE-certified organic since 2008; winery organic-certified since 2015. Joined Corpinnat in 2019 after leaving DO Cava. Named for the founders' first daughter.
Tasting: Small-group visit through the El Pago vineyards in upper Subirats, with a focus on Vinyer de Muntanya old-vine plots and a tasting of Cuvee U Brut Nature.
Signature wines: julia-bernet-u-brut-nature, julia-bernet-vinyer-de-muntanya, julia-bernet-pizpireta
Tip: Cuvee U is the only cuvee at scale; ask for the magnum format.
CorpinnatXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada12 haFounded 2009Eduard ViaderCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 2009 by Eduard Viader, an agronomist who began producing sparkling wines aged 21. In 2016 acquired the 14th-century Can Rossell de la Llena farmhouse in Gelida with an attached 19th-century cellar. Original brand Muscandia rebranded to Viader. Left DO Cava in December 2024 and joined Corpinnat as the 14th-member-winery in early 2025. Annual production around 50,000 bottles.
Tasting: Small group visit at the 14th-century Can Rossell de la Llena farmhouse plus tasting of Viader Brut Nature and the long-lees releases. Reservation only.
Signature wines: viader-brut-nature, viader-extra-brut, viader-rosat
Tip: Booking is by direct email only; the 14th-century cellar is the visual highlight.
DO Penedes / DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo94 haFounded 1975Elias family (Josep, Montse, Esther and Jordi Elias Terns, 4 siblings)CCPAEEl Pla del Penedes
The wine tradition at Parato dates to the 17th century; modern Parato Vinicola founded in 1975 by Josep Elias Andreu, current winery building from 1977. 94-hectare family estate in Alt Penedes producing both DO Penedes still wines and DO Cava. Four-sibling family operation.
Tasting: Visit at Can Respall de Renardes covering the 1977 cellar facilities, the 94-hectare estate vineyards and a tasting of Atica Brut Nature and Pinot Noir Cava cuvees.
Signature wines: parato-atica-brut-nature, parato-pinot-noir-brut-nature, parato-millesime-brut, parato-elias-classic
Tip: Pinot Noir Brut Nature is the cellar's defining bottle; ask for the magnum format.
DO Cava / DO PenedesMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Muscat, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Noir66 haFounded 1619Bolet family (7th generation)CCPAESant Marti Sarroca
Bolet family farmhouse dates to 1619 and the family has cultivated vines for seven generations. CCPAE-certified organic since 2003. 66 hectares across three farms in Castellvi de la Marca: Mas Lluet, Can Planes d'en Perull and Les Conilleres. Bolet has bottled estate wines since 1982.
Tasting: ECOTAST guided tour through the family farmhouse-museum, historic and modern cellars, and tasting of Bolet wines and Cavas. Premium tier includes food pairing.
Signature wines: bolet-brut-nature-reserva, bolet-classic-brut, bolet-xarel-lo, bolet-gran-reserva
Tip: The 1619 farmhouse-museum tour is included in standard visits; ask for the Gewuerztraminer single-vineyard pour.
DO Cava / DO PenedesMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard90 haFounded 1946Mascaro family (3rd generation)Vilafranca del Penedes
Founded in 1946 by Narcis Mascaro and Maria Carbonell in the modernist Casa Galtes i Maine building in central Vilafranca, designed by Santiago Guell i Grau in 1912. Three-generation family business producing Cava plus the Mascaro brandy line. The distillery is one of three operating wine distilleries in Catalonia. Brandy grapes include Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard.
Tasting: Tour of the modernist Casa Galtes i Maine (1912) building, distillery and cellars; tasting of Cava Pure Brut Nature, Pure Rose and the Mascaro brandy lineup. Visit hours 9-13:00 and 15-19:00 Monday to Friday.
Signature wines: mascaro-cava-pure-brut-nature, mascaro-pure-rose-reserva, mascaro-nigrum-brandy, mascaro-narcis-brandy
Tip: The brandy tour is the differentiator from neighbouring Cava-only houses; sample Narcis aged in barrel.
DO Cava / DO PenedesXarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo90 haFounded 1942Tetas family (3rd generation)Biodynamic PracticingCCPAEVilafranca del Penedes
Founded 1942 in Vilafranca del Penedes by Don Jose Maria Tetas. The original modernist buildings remain in operation in the historic centre next to the train station; a new estate cellar at Mas Muntanyans, 10 km west, opened in 2019 with biodynamic vineyards and experimental vessels (granite eggs, amphoras, ceramic barrels).
Tasting: Two cellars open to visitors: the original modernist 1942 winery in the historic centre of Vilafranca by the train station, plus the modern Mas Muntanyans estate 10 km away with biodynamic vineyards, granite eggs, amphoras and ceramic barrels.
Signature wines: pinord-clos-torribas, pinord-chateldon-cuvee-louis-philippe, pinord-mireia-xarel-lo, pinord-mas-muntanyans-pinot-noir
Tip: The Mas Muntanyans visit includes the amphora and granite-egg cellar room; book separately from the Vilafranca old-cellar tour.
DO CavaMacabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada5 haFounded 2000Pere Mata CapdevilaCCPAESant Sadurni d'Anoia
Founded in 2000 by Pere Mata Capdevila after years consulting for larger Cava producers. Farms 5 hectares organically on the outskirts of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, planted exclusively to the indigenous trio Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada. All wines spend at least 24 months on lees; the Cupada library releases over 48 months.
Tasting: Small-group estate visit with vineyard walk and tasting of the L'Origen Brut Nature and Cupada Brut Nature Reserva. Reservation only.
Signature wines: mata-i-coloma-l-origen-brut-nature, mata-i-coloma-cupada-brut-nature-reserva, mata-i-coloma-pere-mata-cuvee-barcelona
Tip: Small-cellar tasting only - book at least three weeks ahead. The Cupada flight is the showcase.
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. Pioneer of Garnatxa-based rose Cava. Cultural link to Pau Casals (also from El Vendrell). Vineyards on Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada old vines from sea-level to 700 metres.
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: jane-ventura-mareny-blanc, jane-ventura-finca-mas-vilella, jane-ventura-rosat-garnatxa, 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.
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. Julia Olivella retired circa 2020; long-standing distributor Jaume Sabate took over the brand and continues artisanal production.
Tasting: Small artisan cellar visits by reservation, focused on the Olivella i Bonet and Mont Caranac brands with traditional-method demonstration.
Signature wines: olivella-i-bonet-brut-nature, olivella-i-bonet-gran-reserva, mont-caranac-brut-nature
Tip: Small artisanal stop on the south Penedes route; book directly via the website.