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.
