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The prestigious American magazine points out 15 sparkling rosés among which is our De Nit 2020, one of only two Spanish wines.
The journalist Ingvild Tennfjord dedicates an article to the pairing of some wines with typical Northern European recipes and highlights our De Nit 2020, which she awards a Top Score.
Manuel Raventós selected among the best sparkling wines of the month, recommended in the first 2023 edition of the Spanish wine magazine: "One of those sparkling wines that never fails. Its elegance and above all lingering flavors are the winning horse and the fact why it never fails."
In the magazine's section on Spanish sparkling wines, the prestigious Swedish author names: Textures de Pedra 2017 among the classiest bubbles on the market.
Textures de Pedra 2017 chosen for the holidays by the critic Dave Mcintyre in the prestigious American newspaper: The Washington Post. Selected among the 3 wines of great value "Great Value", among options from around the world.
Our De Nit is the only Spanish wine chosen among 10 essential sparkling wines from around the world for the Christmas holidays 2022.
De Nit 2020 among the best bubbles for the celebrations of this 2022 in Montreal's reference newspaper.
The disruptive national media chooses Manuel Raventós 2015 among the selection of the 100 best wines of 2022.
Our Magnum De Nit 2018 chosen to the American independent magazine among the best magnums value for money "this bone dry and deeply flavorful rosé".
The editor selects 15 sparkling wines that emphasize the importance of their identity, and among them: the vertical of Enoteca Manuel Raventós 2007, 2008, and 2010 and, Mas del Serral 2010 and 2011.
Blanc de Blanc 2020 in the local newspaper La Vanguardia for being the first Spanish wine at the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2020 Ranking.
Blanc de Blancs 2020 among Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2022. First Spanish wine on the list, the 29th.
Enoteca Manuel Raventós 2007 in “Liga 99” with 99 points. Only 25 wines in the list, only one sparkling wines.
Luis Gutiérrez visits different vineyards in Catalonia and tells about his experience, mentions us as the first to leave the DO CAVA and talks about our biodynamic vineyards and Mas del Serral.
De Nit among the 100 best wines in the world recognized by the experts of the prestigious American magazine Wine&Spirits with 94 points. The only Spanish sparkling wine chosen, and only two Catalan wines.
Can Sumoi, the natural high altitude wine project of the Raventós family, among the top 100 wineries in the world recognized by the experts of the prestigious American magazine Wine&Spirits prestigious. Only 4 Spanish, Can Sumoi the only Catalan.
Blanc de Blancs 2020 is chosen as one of the best organic, biodynamic and regeneratively grown wines, according to the American journalist Ray Isle in the gastronomic magazine Food and Wine.
Entrevista a Pepe Raventós en Wine&Spirits, con motivo del reconocimiento que nos han otorgado -Top 100 wineries of 2022- Pepe ha hablado de la bodega de Can Sumoi, su metodología y origen.
Entire article about the outstanding sales increase of Raventos i Blanc. In addition, it is explained that this 2022 harvest we will buy 800,000kg of grapes at 1€/kg, historical high price in the region.
Blanc de Blancs 2020 is one of the 7 Spanish wines highlighted in the American magazine Wine Spectator in its article "7 Stellar Spanish Values Up to 92 Points". The only sparkling wine among the 7 stellar Spanish wines featured.
The Spanish magazine Planeta Vi titles its anual monographic “100 winemakers for the Future”, with Pepe Raventós as one of them. The monograph is dedicated to the new generation of winemakers who have the task of improving and overcoming the challenges of the previous generation.
The Conca del Riu Anoia sparkling wines obtained magnificent scores in the spring tasting of the British journalist Jancis Robinson. The most outstanding score is for Manuel Raventós 2014 with 17.5 points followed by Textures de Pedra 2017 and 2014 with 17 points and De La Finca 2018 with 17 points. It also scores our Blanc de Blancs 2019 and De Nit 2019 with 16.5 points.
The American magazine Wine&Spirits, in its summer special article “Summer Sparkles” highlights our De Nit 2019 and Textures de Pedra 2016. De Nit achieves the maximum score of the list with the beautiful 94 points.
The German magazine dedicates its May issue to Spanish wines with a tasting of the 180 best. De Nit 2019 appears selected among the only two wines from Penedès. In addition, the Conca del Riu Anoia stands out as a wine region.
American Alder Yarrow's article highlights De la Finca 2018 and Textures de Pedra 2017 in his weekly tasting.
Under the title of "Wine creation with the sincerity of artistic effort", he makes an almost poetic review of the history that hides Pepe Raventós’ sparkling wine Mas del Serral, the wine of a farm; and its relationship with painting: "La Masia ”from Joan Miró.
Mas del Serral smashes it in the Best of the Best renowned annual list of Decanter Magazine. This Cuvee was nominated by their Decanter experts team along with 125 other wines being blind tasted by three judges to select only the best of the best. Más del Serral 2009 stood out enormously, ending in seventh place in the list of the 51 best “Wines of the Year” of 2021.
The journalist Miquel Hudin nominates Manuel Raventós 2014 as “one of the best southern bubbles to see through your holidays”. The third best rated with a 93+
In the digital magazine of the famous Peñín Guide, Raventós i Blanc is chosen as one of the 6 best sparkling wineries. The director of the Peñín Guide, Carlos González, and the editorial director Javier Luengo, define us as "the Symbol" of the highest quality sparkling wine. In the article, the Personal Enoteca of Manuel Raventós 2002 and Vins Pepe Raventós are selected as one the best wineries in all of Spain.
De Nit Reserva Rosé in Magnum format has been selected by the avant-garde independent American magazine Punch as one of the best magnums for your enjoyment and your pocket. This blend, made from Xarel lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Monastrell, is rigourously described by Sussman as the perfect sparkling wine for all kinds of occasions and the perfect pairing for any conceivable feast.
The Irish journalist mentions our Blanc de Blancs as one of the Champagnes to brighten up our Christmas and New Year. John Wilson highlights the finesse, lightness and creaminess of the sparkling wine. In addition, Wilson emphasizes the great price-quality ratio.
Mas del Serral 2010 , labelling it as one of the best 12 wines selected among all the Catalans he has tasted this whole 2021. The writer passionetly explains he has tasted almost all the high-end sparkling wines such as the Corpinats. Icing on top, he strongly puts a spotlight on the new vintage of Mas del Serral. Bubbles that he previously scored a total of 98 points.
The journalist recommends a wine for each momentum of these holidays in the well-known travel magazine. Mas del Serral embodies the perfect sparkling wine to toast during the twelve strokes to get off a good start to this new fresh 2022.
The famous North American wine critic Eric Asimov mentions our sparkling De Nit 2018 for the third consecutive year in the acclaimed American newspaper. Asimov emphasises that it is the “best deal” of all Spanish sparkling wines. This Cuvee made with three traditional varieties of cava par excellence— Parellada, Macabeu and Monastrell—crowned with the phrase: “dry, spicy and very delicious”.
Mas del Serral was selected as one of the best sparkling Spanish wine smashing it in the Holiday Gift Guide 2021 from the reputed American Forbes magazine. Kliger reemphasizes that this coupage made with Xarel·lo and Bastard Negre planted in Clos el Serral was awarded with 99 points by Decanter mag and was qualified by the Mater of wine Pedro Ballesteros as one of the “best refined Spanish sparkling wine” that “he has ever tasted”. All in all, a top masterwork runned with biodynamic agriculture.
The prestigious North American sommelier author of several works such as Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle of Wine, Vinologue Montsant or Vinologue Priorat, Miguel Hudin, has dedicated an entire article on his personal blog to the new vintage of Mas del Serral 2010. Hudin highlights the great presence of a very delicate sweet red cherry, creamy notes of brioche with vanilla and ginger glaze and roasted red pepper. All in all, a bottled sparkling freshness. This Cuvee was rated for a total of 98 points
Blanc de Blancs 2018 one of the 10 best worldwide sparkling wine at a "sweet price point”. “The wine is crisp, elegant and very well made. It’s labeled Conca del Riu Anoia, the geographical area where is produced”
De Nit considered the best Catalan sparkling wine in this article about the wines in our region under $25. De Nit is highlighted with 92 points.
Special Award of the Year for Pepe Raventós for his Vins Pepe Raventós natural wine project. "The important thing is the natural: Extraordinary Award of the Year, to the restless Pepe Raventós, who in 2014 embarked on the adventure of producing more personal, sulfite-free wines." Ignacio Crespo
Wine Spectator highlights with 91 points our sparkling wines De la Finca 2017 and Manuel Raventós 2013.
“Back to the past: animals in the vineyards” article in which Raventos i Blanc appears as pioneer on animal traction and in being the first integrating the estate into a biodynamic farm.
De la Finca 2017, Textures de Pedra 2016 and Manuel Raventós 2013 in the selection of the sparkling wines of the summer in the portal of the famous critic Jancis Robinson.
Article about the sparkling wines in our region, where the journalist highlights our De la Finca as one of the bests and give it 91 points.
This week is sparkling week on Unboxed. Alder Yarrow highlights among many champagnes and sparkling wines our De la Finca 2017, Textures de Pedra 2016 and Manuel Raventós 2013.
Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Award for: Textures de Pedra 2016 and De la Finca 2017; with 95 and 96 points, respectively. Also, De Nit and Blanc de Blancs 2018 with a Silver Medal, and, 91 and 90 points, respectively.
Article in La Gazeta del Vino's blog about our winemaking philosophy. In addition to echoing the news of the 99 points of Mas de Serral 2009.
The American wine magazine with the most circulation in the North American market; Wine & Spirits, our 2018 De Nit vintage gives us an exceptional score. In the August edition of Wine & Spirits our De Nit 2018 is present in the “Best Buy” list and awarded with 94 points, with this beautiful quote by Joshua Greene.
The Master of Wine: Pedro Ballesteros gives the best score ever seen in a Spanish sparkling wine by an international media, to Mas del Serrel 2009 with 99 points. Describing it as: "The most refined Spanish sparkling wine I have ever tasted. A top biodynamic terroir wine and a masterwork". He scores our sparkling wine in an article where he shares 18 Premium Spanish sparkling wines.
Texturas de Pedra 2016 one of the favourite wines to celebrate the holidays according to Javier Alaya. In the first issue of the year of Selectus Wine the best sparkling wines to celebrate the holidays are named in the article "Celebration Bubbles", highlighting the new vintage of Texturas de Pedra.
Blanc de Blanc 2017 is one of the top 100 most exciting wines of 2020 by Wine Spectator, in their compilation magazine: "The top 100 most exciting wines of 2020". They choose our sparkling wine in the category the best wines for $25 or less, around the world.
Our De Nit: " It’s stupid delicious.". Different experts from the wine world recommend their favorite wines to celebrate the end of the year in the article "What Corks Will Wine Pros Be Popping on NYE". Andy Myers, beverage director at José Andrés's ThinkFoodGroup, recommends our De Nit to say goodbye to the year, with a very unique description of, and with respectful and beautiful words about Pepe.
Textures de Pedra 2013 the only Spanish sparkling wine selected in its annual compilation of the best wines to buy in 2020, by the prestigious industry magazine Wine&Spirits, in addition to scoring it with 93 points.
In the article "Más alla del Cava" where Ignacio Crespo talks about the new appellations, he selects Textures de Pedra 2011 and Manuel Raventós 2012 among his top recommendations. These are rated with 97 and 96 points respectively; in his tasting notes both are highlighted as very elegant sparkling wines.
De Nit qualified as extraordinary and sublime by the wine writer Dave Mcintyre in the prestigious American newspaper: The Washington Post. Our sparkling wine is selected among the 5 wines of the moment and of "Great Value" among options from all over the world.
The German magazine Fastaff in its article "the sparkling wines to discover", talks about Raventós i Blanc highlighting the people behind the winery Manuel Raventós and Pepe Raventós. In addition, they highlight Texturas de Pedra 2014 among the best of Spain sparkling wines with 93+ points.
The journalist Miguel Hudin's blog dedicates a whole article to the new vintage of Textures de Pedra 2016 praising it and scoring it with 93 points.
De la Finca 2016 has been selected as a “Hidden Gems” among the wine critic Michael Schachner's selection of Spanish wines. In his article: "There's a Spanish Wine for Every Drinker" De la Finca is the only sparkling wine in his selection of "Hidden Gems". In addition, the critic scores it with 91 points.
Pepe Raventós is selected among the 100 creators of Spanish wine. In the monograph of Planeta Vino where he does a one-page interview about him and his career in the wine world.
The English fashion magazine Noble Rot created by Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew, has published a book about the trips made by "Rotter's trips"; in the Penedés stop Pepe Raventós appears in first place talking about his wine projects: Can Sumoi Raventós i Blanc i Vins Pepe Raventós.
In the October issue of the prestigious American wine magazine, Wine Spectator, The wine critic Alison Napjus selects Manuel Raventós 2012, Blanc de Blanc 2017 and De Nit 2017 among her recommendation of Spanish wines. Scoring them with 91, 90 and 89 points respectively.
At Elle Gourmet they taste Pepe Raventós' natural wine. They state, "it is the interesting result of the phylosophy of its author, Pepe Raventós, and the principles of biodynamic viticulture".
Crushable Sparklers. The top brands from a Decade of Tastings. Our Blanc de Blancs and De Nit, included in the top list of Wine & Spirits.
The renowned critic Eric Asimov has chosen De Nit for his selection of 12 sparkling wines for the summer in the world reference newspaper The New York Times. In his article “12 Summer Sparkling Wines, because who needs a Reason”, praising our rosé and our winemaking philosophy.
In the June issue of MIVINO magazine we not only appear with our sparkling Blanc de Blanc, but in the section: History and Curiosities of Wine they write about Raventós i Blanc and the recovery of animal traction in the winery. "Raventós i Blanc, standard-bearers of biodynamic viticulture - for them, "more than a spiritual connection between man, animal, plant and earth".
J.P. Anderson asks top sommelier Belinda Chang about her top 5 sparkling wines. And Raventós i Blanc de Nit appears on your favorites list .“We just learned to love Cava a few years ago, and then Pepe Raventos left the Cava appellation, aiming to create a higher quality sparkling wines".
The well-known Magazine Vignerons, from one of the main online stores in Spain, BodeBoca, dedicates its cover to an interview with Pepe Raventós.
Blanc de Blancs. "Delicate lime blossom, minerally spice and graphite aromas unravel through this elegant Spanish sparkler. Bright and balanced, with flavors of Meyer lemon, grilled nut and white cherry riding the creamy mousse.
The prestigious Spanish gastronomic and wine magazine; Gourmets echo our solidarity initiative.
“The fanciest, orat least the most festive, bottles that Mr. Myers has selected for him self recently include the 2002 Billecart- Salmon Champagne and the 2010 Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós, a Spanish sparkling wine”.
“Their Textures de Pedra wines come from the Més Alta vineyard, a stony site rising to 820 feet in altitude, where they grow the pink-skinned xarel-lo vermell, along with two reds, bastard negre and sumoll—using a selection of the three grapes immediately pressed off the skins. We recommended both the 2013 and 2014 vintages: Presented in a Brut Nature style, these are bold sparklers, with a silky roundness that comes from the 42 months they spent aging on lees. The 2013 has a lively lemon freshness that brightens its rich undertones of mango and papaya. The 2014 is charming in its honeyed texture and its passion fruit flavor. ”
Jancis Robinson cata Mas del Serral 2007 de Pepe Raventós.
Michael Potashnik reviews our Textures de Pedra.
Dan Keeling writes an article on the native varieties of Catalonia and the most interesting wines, among which are those of Raventós i Blanc and Can Sumoi.
Manuel Raventós 2012, with 94 points, amont the top 100 wines of 2019 by Wine & Spirits.
Ray Isle stands out our Blanc de Blancs among the best Homestead Wines in Food& Wine.
Neal Martin reviews Mas del Serral 2009 de Pepe Raventós.
The New Vignerons. Article Raventós i Blanc and Pepe Raventós
Wine Revolution by Jane Anson. Raventós i Blanc
Wine Simple. Raventós i Blanc
World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine. Raventós i Blanc
The American magazine Wine Spectator publishes its most Top Sparkling wines, and among them, we find our Blanc de Blancs 2016 with the score of 90.
A la televisió dels EUA USA Today es recomana el nostre escumós Blanc de Blancs entre els millors vins per comprar per cap d'any.
Carolyn Evans publishes an article in the Canadian publication The Star on the situation of sparkling wine in Canada.
Geoff Last places our De Nit 2017 among the best of Christmas.
Santiago Rivas writes an article about the best wines for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve with a sense of humor, where he recommends De la Finca 2015 and Manuel Raventós Negra 2012.
El Pais Semanal reviews on our favorite sparkling rose: De Nit 2017.
In the Gourmets Club stand out; our De la Finca and the most personal sparkling of Raventós i Blanc, Manuel Raventós Negra 2012, with 96 points out of 100.
The journalist and wine critic Ramon Francàs recommends our Manuel Raventós 2012.
Jancis Robinson recommends our sparkling De la Finca 2015 and highlights it among one of the best sparkling wines for Christmas.
“If you want a good rosé cava — make that rosado — Raventós i Blanc de Nit is about $20 to $25.”
David Williams places our Blanc de Blancs among the best wines for this Christmas 2019.
Decanter editor Tina Gellie selects the best wines available in the UK for € 25 or less. Among them, our De Nit. “A zero-dosage fizz from the three Cava grapes with some Monastrell to give the pink hue. Complexity from 18 months lees aging, plus ripe red berry flavours, a fine saline edge and refreshing acidity.
The Hungarian magazine Utzás dedicates an entire article in its magazine to the history of the world of cava and highlights the work and history of Raventós i Blanc.
The Hungarian magazine "Gusto" devotes an entire article in its magazine to the history of the world of wine and cava and highlights the work of Raventós i Blanc with Conca del Riu Anoia.
Manuel Raventós Negra 2011 has the best score a Raventós sparkling wine has ever had in Wine Spectator: 92 points! And the best score this American magazine has ever given to a sparkling wine out of champagne.
Wine&Spirits publishes the best sparkling wines of summer 2019. Manuel Raventós Negra 2012 with 94 points and Textures de Pedra 2014 with 92 points, are among those chosen!
Patricio Tapia dedicates an entire article in Wine&Spirits to the most "ancient" wineries of the Penedès Region. Among them, Can Sumoi stands out.
Jesús Rodgríguez in "El País Semanal" analyzes the history of cava, its victories and defeats, the fights between the families that have dominated it and its struggle to be reborn as a great wine without borders. Manuel Raventós and Pepe Raventós give their version of the situation.
The wine experts and critics of Michigan's Seen Magazine share their advice when it comes to celebrating a tasting / dinner pairing with friends at home. Elie Wine Co proposes our De Nit.
The prestigious Japanese magazine Vinoteque dedicates a whole page to Raventós and Blanc.
Josh Raynolds highlights our Blanc de Blancs on the cover of Vinous as his favorite wine of the week.
Tom Vanderbilt writes an article in the Travel Leisure magazine about the Penedés Region and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. Raventós i Blanc is standed out as one of the leading wineries in the area.
Leslie Lemont recommends our Mas del Serral in Forbes. He says: "If you taste it with a Champagne, you can not tell the difference, and some might even choose this one."
Article in La Fura where Pepe Raventós gives us his vision about the Penedes area: "What can I do to work the Penedès and put it among the great wines of the world?
This January, Jane Anson, in her column "What I've been drinking this month", has tasted our De La Finca 2015. "It's deliciously fresh in its structure, in a deceptive way, since citrus flavors and Elderflower develop smoothly on the palate and remain with a brilliant tenacity. "
International Wine Review reveals the best wines that they tasted in 2018. Among them, organized by countries, we find our sparkling wines: De la Finca, Blanc de Blancs and De Nit.
The Venezuelan magazine Etiqueta writes an article about Raventós i Blanc and Conca del Riu Anoia where our long viticultural tradition stands out and how, with the help of Mikel Aramburu and Importadora Iregua, our wines arrive to Venezuela.
The Venezuelan magazine Etiqueta writes an article about Raventós i Blanc and Conca del Riu Anoia where our long viticultural tradition stands out and how, with the help of Mikel Aramburu and Importadora Iregua, our wines arrive in Venezuela.
De la Finca 2013 is awarded by Wine & Spirits as the best Spanish sparkling 2018.
Interview of Pepe Raventós by the Sommelier magazine. Pepe tells us about history, tradition, Conca del Riu Anoia and Mas del Serral.
Article written by Pepe Raventós where he confesses, among others, that he feels more like a winemaker than a winemaker, who has found the way he is comfortable, calm and enjoys the moment. We are left with his next statement: "the greatness of the wine is in the origin, not in the method". The origin is nature. And our role, as winemakers, is to interpret what is the purest and transfer it to a bottle, without filters. "
The most important Spanish newspaper "La Vanguardia" published an article in which Pepe Raventós, claims the estate and the oak of the Raventós family. In this article where he talks about conquering the Spanish market, export sales and family inheritance, the author writes "" Raventós i Blanc sets the trend"
An interview to Pepe Raventós in one of the most importants newspapers in Spain, El Mundo where he explains his toughts, aims and vision.
An article that shows us the incredible story of the second Spanish Master of Wine, Fernando Mora, a viticulturist by spontaneous generation, who landed in the world of wine, after a visit to one of the most impressive wine museums in Spain, and perhaps of the world: Vivancos. In this article, Fernando Mora also makes a selection of Summer wines; among them Ancestral de Pepe Raventós.
Michael Schachner’s selection of bottles to help you jump into this exciting and growing group of wines. Among them, Textures de Pedra.
Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs and De Nit have been chosen as one of the Top 10 Most Popular Sparkling Wines by the Glass in America’s Best Restaurants by Wine & Spirits.
Jancis Robinson goes on to offer her very personal suggestions to serve to our guests. Among the selection, Raventós i Blanc, the only Spanish Sparkling Wine on the list.
“Raventós i Blanc lobby for the creation of a more tightly defined and rigorous appellation, called Conca del Riu Anoia”
"The viticultural lineage of the Raventós family reaches back hundreds of years — to 1497 to be exact — but they are not afraid to evolve. In 2012, the 21st generation decided to leave the cava DO (denominacion de origen) to create a more stringently defined geographic appellation. They named it Conca del Riu Anoia, after the river valley where the organically farmed, single estate is situated. Results in the glass are beguiling, expressing a refined mineral profile."
The 10 best sparkling wines zones, between them, Conca del Riu Anoia
Wine Spectator chooses every year the 100 best wines of the year.De la Finca is among them.
Alison Napjus says Pepe Raventós is a Spanish Leader for sparkling wines.
Bill Zacharkiw chosesTop 10 sparkling wines that cost less than $30. With more than 200 under-$30 sparkling wines available, the choice can be overwhelming. Here are his personal favourites
The prestigious US Magazine Wine Spectator stand out Raventós i Blanc as a Spanish Wine Leader
The british newspaper The Guardian show us three fine examples of sophisticated yet sensibly priced Spanish fizz. Raventós i Blanc is one of them.
Alison Napjuis writes an article on Wine Spectator and recognized our De la Finca with 90 points and describe it as "elegant and harmonious."
Wine Spirits publish every year their Best Summer Sparkler, once more Raventós i Blanc is in the list,
Vinpair is one of the most important online lifestyle magazine. In this article they recommend us some wines to enjoy during summer. Among them; our Blanc de Blancs.
If your job included selecting, tasting and serving some of the greatest wines in the world, where would you choose to drink wine on your day off? That was the question I posed to seven top wine directors in seven cities across the country.
Set the stage for spring with these 5 wines “Raventos i Blanc is trying to elevate Spanish bubbly to the level of champagne — an ambitious project — so this wine is not labeled as a cava.”
Top wines from 2016 that can be enjoyed now. “My standard disclaimer is that these may not be the finest wines I tasted last year (I am quite spoiled in that regard), but they represent a selection that I turned to many times over the course of the year because they offer a lot of pleasure for the buck.”
One of the most important and influential Wine Magazine in Japan, write an article about Raventós I Blanc and the excellent of our sparkling wines.
Sparkling Wines For Every Occasion and Budget. From the every day to the exclusive, these bubblies from around the globe suit every palate and wallet. Recommended bottles for $25 and under to over $100.
Can Cava Convince the World It’s Worth $200 a Bottle? “Things came to a head a few years ago, when the rebellious owner of first-rate winery Raventós i Blanc declared that cava had such a bad image, he would no longer put the word on his labels. He came up with his own version of an appellation—Conca del Riu Anoia—and set off a cava war. “
Bonne année… avec du cava espagnol! “En ces fêtes de fin d’année, nous avions décidé de cuisiner un menu spécial, pensé autour de trois cavas de la bodega Raventós i Blanc, histoire de sortir un peu des sentiers battus.”
9 affordable Sparkling Bottles better tan the big-names Champagnes. “Cava is sparkling wine, made with the Champagne method in Northern Spain, this producer, Raventós I Blanc, farms biodynamically and is widely considered one of the absolute best examples of cava.”
A rebel with cause: his love for the earth and the neighbor. In this interview, Pepe has the opportunity to publicize the benefits of working with biodynamic viticulture "This is how we can help the land and make a product as authentic and unique as possible"
Raventós Shakes off Cava’s image problem. “The most remarkable thing about Pepe Raventós is his genuine concern with Spain’s future as a leading and respected source of quality wines, and not simply his own project.”
You have to risk and think big. "After five years in New York, the winegrower returns to Penedes to give the definitive impulse to the new DO Conca of the Riu Anoia, with which he wants to play in the Champions League of the wine world. "To be international you must be superlocal: the consumer seeks authenticity and autochthonous varieties."
Spain: The Sparkling Wines from Cataluña - Where's the Spark? Robert Parker: The Wine Advocate
The last Indian. "Pepe Raventós has successfully concluded his American adventure. He moved to Manhattan five years ago to establish his residence, from where he headed the winery of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, and conquer the American market. "
Catalan Nobility. Catalan Tragedy. After an outstanding tasting Andrew Jefford confirms that Cava can rival Champagne in quality but deserves to be regarded as with his own style. Manuel Raventós Negra 2008 in the Top of the list of Andrew Jefford with 96 points.
Spanish winery raises the bar for sparkling wine “Interestingly, they have opted out of the Cava DO and have proposed a new DO called Conca del Riu Anoia, a name that already graces their labels.”
The Head of Raventós i Blanc is a rebel in the wine world “As the most respected sparkling wine producer in all of Spain, Raventós i Blanc has set an extraordinarily high bar for quality. Its wines are beloved by sommeliers worldwide, and you’ll see them on the wine lists at the very finest restaurants.”
An article that shows us the incredible story of the second Spanish Master of Wine, Fernando Mora, a winemaker by spontaneous generation, who landed in the world of wine, after a visit to one of the most impressive wine museums in Spain, and perhaps of the world: Vivancos. In this article, Fernando Mora also makes a selection of Summer wines; among them Ancestral de Pepe Raventós.
Manuel Raventós Negra 2008 “La última edición del brut más especial de Raventós i Blanc no dejará a nadie indiferente. Una botella excepcional destinada a ocupar el pódium de los mejores espumosos de la historia de la propiedad.”
Faces of Wine: the geniuses behind Tapiz, Emilio Moro and Raventós i Blanc. Interview with Pepe Raventós: "I'm crazy about the plow in the vineyard. I started practicing three years ago. The smell of the earth, passing vine by vine; Know them one by one; as they are. Look at the field that every day is different, especially when working in biodynamics." " After all this time aboard, I understood that the local makes you more international. "
The rarity of the authentic "As with many productive activities, oenology can also shed roots in its race towards volume. It has happened, for example, with the Spanish Cava, sparkling whose elaboration has gone from being artisanal to industrialized, sacrificing many of its features of identity. " "
What’s in Wine Appellation? “The most notable perhaps was Pepe Raventós who, tired of the commoditisation of Cava, is now producing particularly distinctive sparkling wines in the heart of Cava Country. He has managed to establish a new, smaller appellation, Conca del Riu Anoia.”
Revista Forbes. Antonio Galloni. USA. 31 december 2015 “Seven Essential Tips For Serving Champagne on New Year’s Eve!”. Between all the sparklings non from Champagne, Galloni recommends De la Finca 2011 as the only Spanish.
The Wall Street Journal. Lettie Teague. USA. 23 december 2015. What to give a wine retailer? The Good Stuff. Article where a owner of a wine and liquor store from NY, recommends De Nit 2013.
Jancis Robinson Blogs. Jancis Robinson. UK. 21 November 2015. “Raventós i Blanc, Textures de Pedra 2011, Conca del Riu Anoia”. Jancis Robinson taste the new reléase Blanc de Noirs of Raventós I Blanc and give a score of 17/20. This s a wine to seriously challenge the Cava status quo. Admirable persistence.”
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Vinotheque Magazine. Tomoko Ebisawa. September 2015. Japan. Article about Raventós i Blanc. Tomoko Ebisawa one of the most important journalist in Japan and editor at Vinotheque Magazine.
Decanter, United Kingdom, September 2015. The prestigious British Magazine publish in a week’s column an article written by Andrew Jefford, who looks back at the harvest at Raventós I Blanc and his meeting with Pepe Raventós. http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/opinion/jefford-on-monday-rebel-harvest-275876/
Planeta Vino nº63. Andres Proensa. Spain. September 2015. “Fiebre Xarel.lo”. Andres Proensa travel around this variety and chooses Extrem and Silencis as her favourites wines made from Xarel.lo.
The New York Times, US, May 2015. Eric Asimov write an article titled “Cava Sparlkes on Its Own Merits” where describes the De Nit 2012 as a Terrific Wine.
Le Monde, France, June 2015. “Les pétillants italiens et espagnols en pleine effervescence” article in Le Monde by Ophélie Neiman talking about our project Conca del Riu Anoia.
FOOD & WINE, US “Can Spain Rival Champgne? The sparkling wine of Spain, is known of being pleasant and inexpensive. But now one of its star producers is aiming to be among the best in the world”
La Vanguardia, Magazine de La Vanguardia, Spain Article of Josep Roca from Restaurant El Celler de Can Roca "An act of daring and extreme beauty"
REVISTA GOURMETS, Spain Enoteca Personal Manuel Raventós 2000, the best valued Sparkling wine of this Guide/Magazine
La Voz de Galicia, Spain, September 2014 Large article about De la Finca 2010 “most precious Jewel of Raventos i Blanc”
Sobremesa Magazine, Spain, May 2014 Article about DO Cava “rebellion of the bubbles”, Raventós i Blanc the most rebel.
Ibiza Style, Spain, May 2014 Ibiza Magazine, in English, an extensive article about Raventós i Blanc called “The Black behind Raventós i Blanc”
El Periódico, Spain, February 2014 Extensive article about the pruning at Raventós i Blanc “Pruning under the moon”
La Vanguardia, Spain, February 2014 Article about Magnum De la Finca 2010, “a big sparkling”
La Metropole.com, Canada, February 2013 Extensive article: A Catalan Sparkling that stands out
Menu Magazine, Brasil, January 2014 Brasilian press about a new DO, Conca del Riu Anoia
Article about Cava, featuring Raventós i Blanc as the most prestigious winery.
Tom Steveson says De Nit is the most elegant rose cava; and Raventós i Blanc the most prestigious winery that has decided to abandond the DO. He loves Manuel Raventós sparkling wine.
El Periódico de Catalunya, 2 de juliol de 2013. De la Finca 2009 by Quim Vila.
The Wall Street Journal, 29-30th June 2013. “Cava Seeks to make a new name for itself” by Lettie Teague. The famous journalist Lettie Teague, wine writer and columnist in The Wall Street Journal takes one page to interview Pepe Raventós and talk about Conca del riu Anoia. Lettie Teague encourage the important of Conca del riu Anoia in order to put the quality sparkling wines in a similar lebel of chamagne. She talks with Mr. Raventós about all the requirement that Conca del riu Anoia means in terms of viticulture. She finishes the article (alter explaining about a tasting with some friends): “Andi t it were champagne, and not cava? Well, that would be different, they said. At least one ex cava producer is hoping they’ll feel that way too, if the label says “Conca” instead”.
Wine Luxe Magazine, Hong Kong, May 2013. Important article showing the brave of the Conca del riu Anoia move, and talking about Raventós i Blanc new phylosofy.
20 Autumn Wines, Eric Asimov Spain produces an ocean of cheap cava, the sparkling wine guzzled throughout the country. Much of it is forgettable, but this pale rosé is elegant, nuanced and fresh, with balanced, persistent flavors.
Wall Street Journal, Friday June 22, "Selling cava in the city" by Lettie Teague "his aim is to make more than just the greatest cava (the sparkling wine of Spain); he wants to produce "the best high-mineral-content sparkling wine in the world", and yes, that includes Champagne. (Though Mr. Raventós likens his wines more to Chablis)."
"Who needs champagne when a cava can be as good as this? Neal Martin De Nit 2009 93 points“The outstanding 2009 De Nit (rose) has an almost hypnotic, perfect pale hue that isworth the price alone! A blend of classic Cava varieties with 5% Monastrell, it issourced from 30- to 40-year-old vines from the estate. The nose is very subtle and verypretty with traces of rosewater, fish scale and Morello cherries, all beautifully definedand drawing you in. The palate is crisp and tense on the entry: a minimalist rose cavethat is based on freshness and poise rather than delivering fruit intensity. It is adelicate, very pretty, harmonious Cava rose that is sensual and alluring. Who needsChampagne when Cava can be as good as this? Drink now-2015+ ”
Entrevista a Pepe Raventós, Sant Sadurní desde Nueva York. A mi lo que me ilusiona es la viticultura, la viña. Las bodegas son el acompañamiento del trabajo bien hecho en la tierra. Cuando entiendes que la protagonista es la naturaleza y no el hombre, abandonas el ego y te conviertes en un nature assistant, puedes ayudar a crear un vino más próximo al arte que al gran comsumo.
La prensa Ucraniana destaca nuestro cava L'Hereu y nuestro vino Silencis
Steven Spurrier recommends a cava from Raventós i Blanc, Gran Reserva de la Finca 2006.“It stands out for its pleasant aroma of lemon and white flowers in the nose, very tasty with light mineral touches. Perfect to accompany any meal. It is recommended to be drunk between 2011 and 2015”.
Andrew Jefford highlights Manuel Raventós 2002 cava from Raventós i Blanc as fabulous. He describes it as an aged, dry cava made from xarel·lo and parellada grapes, suggesting lime and dessert apple with hazelnuts.
Joshua Greene, a critic of Italian wines and Spanish cavas, rates L’Hereu Reserva Brut cava from Raventós i Blanc as exceptional, giving it 92 points. He describes it as an opulent cava, with mineral notes and a discreet touch of citrus fruits such as lime. Its dark tones at the finish give it a wild, profound touch.
The easy guide to the best wine.100 wine recommendations.L’Hereu Raventós i Blanc 2007.
