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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".
“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. ”
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.
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 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.
"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."
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.”
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. “
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."
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.
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. " "
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.”
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/
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”.
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.
Celebración, Carme Ruscalleda, Ferràn Adrià y Joan Roca celebran con cava Elisabet, el medio siglo de vida del Motel Empordà. Los chefs catalanes con mayor proyección internacional, compartieon una de las mesas del Motel Empordà, en Figueres, Girona. Brindaron por el cincuenta aniversario del restaurante que consideran precursor de la vanguardia gastronómica catalana que ellos lideran.
Robert Parker Rating Reserva Brut 2008, 90 points De Nit 2008, 91 points
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 New York Times highlighted L’Hereu Brut Reserva 2006 from Raventós i Blanc. In tasting terms, it described it as a smooth, delicate cava, with herbal aromas and a fruity flavour.
The prestigious magazine Wine International Cellar, directed by Stephen Tanzer, has given Raventos i Blanc its maximum scores for a cava. February 2010.Josh Raynolds just published his reviews in the latest IWC and the 2007 L’Hereu and L’Hereu de Nit were the top rated Cavas in the entire tasting, both with 92 point scores.92 for Hereu de Raventós i Blanc 2007.92 for Raventós i Blanc de Nit 2007. The journalist Josh Raynols at International Wine Cellar has published its tasting notes on February 10.
We explain the anecdotes and news that happen in every corner of our farm.
From the winery to the farm
If you want to live our day to day on the farm
Follow us on @raventosiblanc