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.
