Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
MestresPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Reserva named for the year 1312, when the Mestres family was first documented in Sant Sadurni as grape and wine merchants. Crisp green apple, citrus and biscuit on a lean, saline frame.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity
Jean LeonPenedes€€€€€€Still Red
Petit Verdot-Merlot blend from the 3055 range, named for Jean Leon's New York taxi-driver licence number. Younger style, less oak.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
CodorniuPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Pioneer Chardonnay-led Cava with delicate tropical and citrus aromatics, soft creamy mousse and a refreshing lemon-cream finish at an everyday price point.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Celler ParatoPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Brut Nature Cava from organic Parato at El Pla del Penedes. Indigenous-trio traditional-method sparkling.
Off Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Easygoing
AvinyoPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Ancestral
Ancestral-method Muscat from organic Avinyo. Cleaner Moscato d'Asti-style Penedes sparkler.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
BoletPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Brut Nature Reserva Cava from organic Bolet. Indigenous-trio traditional-method sparkling from the 1619 family farmhouse.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
BoletPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Bolet at Castellvi de la Marca. Fresh, mineral-driven Penedes white.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Olivella i BonetPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature from a small artisanal cellar at L'Arboc, traditional method since 1988. Medium-intensity fresh fruit, dry herbs and floral aromatics over a fresh, flavorful palate.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
VilarnauPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Reserva with the brand's signature trencadis-mosaic label. Crisp apple, pear and apple-crumble register from 15 months on lees; bright zipping citrus finish.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Romantic
VilarnauPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Garnatxa-led rose Cava with a touch of Pinot Noir for elegance. Wild strawberry, redcurrant and rose petal aromatics over a soft creamy mousse and delicate citrus finish.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Huguet de Can FeixesPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Indigenous-trio plus Malvasia de Sitges blend from organic Can Feixes. Continental-climate Penedes white reference.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Rustic
Huguet de Can FeixesPenedes€€€€€€Still Red
Tempranillo-Cab-Merlot blend from organic Can Feixes. Continental-climate Penedes red reference.
Off Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Festive · Fruity
FreixenetPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Cava in the Semi-Seco style (37 grams per litre residual sugar), the brand's original launch back to 1941. Ripe pear, melon and quince aromatics with a creamy mousse; the right Cava for spicy food and lighter desserts.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Rustic
Familia TorresPenedes€€€€€€Still Red
Tempranillo-Garnacha-Moneu blend at Castell de la Bleda, reintroducing the ancestral Penedes red grape Moneu. Fresh, mid-weight Catalan red.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Rustic
PinordPenedes€€€€€€Still Red
Tempranillo-Cabernet-Garnacha Reserva from organic Pinord. Catalan everyday red reference.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
FreixenetPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Cava in the iconic black frosted bottle launched in 1974. Bright green apple and pear aromatics with biscuity lees complexity from 12 to 18 months on lees; the global Cava reference at its price point.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Cusco BergaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Brut Reserva Cava from organic Cusco Berga in Les Gunyoles. Indigenous-trio traditional-method sparkling.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
Cusco BergaPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Cusco Berga. Fresh, saline, mineral-driven Penedes white.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
CodorniuPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Cava named for the 1551 founding date of Codorniu. Zero-dosage Brut Nature style with citrus, honey and toasted-bread aromatics; a heritage-anchored everyday Cava.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Celler ParatoPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Indigenous-trio blend from organic Parato. Casual Penedes white reference.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Festive
FreixenetPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Chardonnay-led premium Cava blend with Macabeo, Parellada and Pinot Noir. Wild raspberry and citrus aromatics with nutty autolytic depth from extended lees ageing; balanced and round at a fair premium price.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Romantic
FreixenetPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Pinot Noir and Trepat rose Cava in the Elyssia premium range. Wild strawberry, raspberry and floral citrus aromatics over an elegant creamy palate; the salmon-pink colour comes from short skin maceration.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Juve i CampsPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature aged 18 months on lees, the entry-tier organic Corpinnat from Juve i Camps. Crisp green apple, citrus blossom and almond on a refreshing palate with fine creamy mousse.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
AT RocaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Xarel-lo-Macabeo Brut Nature aged 18 months on lees, the entry-tier into AT Roca's Corpinnat range. Crisp white blossom, citrus zest and green apple on a refreshing palate.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Olivella i BonetPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio plus Chardonnay Gran Reserva Brut Nature aged 30 months on lees. Ripe apple, lemon and toasted-bread aromatics with creamy lees depth and a long elegant finish.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Pares BaltaPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Mono-varietal Parellada from biodynamic high-altitude plots. Fresh, light, citrus-driven Penedes white.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Festive
RovellatsPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Reserva from the six-pointed-star Rovellats cellar. Fresh apple, citrus and biscuit aromatics over an elegant mouthfeel with balanced structure and 24 months on lees.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Segura ViudasPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Reserva from certified-organic grapes, Segura Viudas' first organic Cava launched in 2021. Crisp green apple, lemon zest and almond on a clean refreshing palate.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Albet i NoyaPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Organic blend of Xarel-lo, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Albet i Noya. Approachable Penedes white reference.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
VallformosaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Gran Reserva aged 24 months on lees. Ripe melon, banana and toasted-bread aromatics with full-flavoured custard-apple palate and clean finish.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
Jane VenturaPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Indigenous-trio blend from Baix Penedes pioneer Jane Ventura at El Vendrell. Sea-influenced fresh Penedes white.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Pere VenturaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Reserva named for Pere Ventura's daughter. Crisp green apple, citrus blossom and almond aromatics on a light, saline frame; 18 months on lees.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Vins el CepPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Brut Nature Cava from organic Vins el Cep. Indigenous-trio plus Chardonnay traditional-method sparkling.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity
Pares BaltaPenedes€€€€€€Still Red
Biodynamic everyday Penedes red from Pares Balta. Garnacha-Cabernet blend with fresh red-fruit profile.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Caves MascaroPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Brut Nature Cava from Caves Mascaro in Vilafranca del Penedes. Indigenous-trio sparkling from the modernist Casa Galtes building.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Caves MascaroPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Mono-varietal Pinot Noir rose Cava from Caves Mascaro. Fresh red-fruited Catalan sparkler.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
PinordPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Mono-varietal Xarel-lo from organic Pinord. Fresh, saline-driven Penedes white.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
VallformosaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Reserva from Vallformosa's modern range. White apple, lemon and biscuit on a clean, refreshing palate with fine creamy mousse and 15 months on lees.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Albet i NoyaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Organic traditional-method sparkling from Albet i Noya under the Classic Penedes category. Fresh, easy, casual Catalan fizz.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Savoury
Mas ComtalPenedes€€€€€€Still Red
Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from organic Mas Comtal. Mid-weight Penedes red for everyday drinking.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Mas ComtalPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Chardonnay-Xarel-lo blend from organic Mas Comtal. Approachable everyday Penedes white reference.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Marques de MonistrolPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Reserva aged 40 months on lees. Ripe yellow fruit, dried fruit and lees toast over a fresh, balanced palate with creamy aftertaste.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Jane VenturaPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Mono-varietal Garnacha rose Cava from Jane Ventura. Pioneer of Garnacha-based rose Cava in Baix Penedes.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Festive
Marques de MonistrolPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Reserva aged 18 months on lees. Crisp green apple, citrus and biscuit on a refreshing palate with fine creamy mousse.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity
SumarrocaPenedes€€€€€€Still White
Aromatic blend from organic Sumarroca. Xarel-lo backbone with Muscat and Gewurztraminer floral lift.
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
TorelloPenedes€€€€€€Sparkling Traditional
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature aged 24 months on lees from the organic Can Marti estate. Green apple, lemon zest and white blossom with fresh almond; the brand's everyday Corpinnat.