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“This vibrant sparkler is sleek and minerall”: The new 2022 vintage of Blanc de Blancs recognized as the Value Pick of the Week by the prestigious Wine Spectator.
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.
Our sparkling wines rated on the American wine blog run by Mike Potashnik and Don Winkler. De Nit 2019 with 92 points and Manuel Raventós 2014 with 94. “Raventós is an extraordinary Sparkling producer and we enjoy tasting their sparkling wines annually. These three new releases are top-of-the line.”
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.
De la Finca 2018 heads the December tasting by the wine world magazine Mi Vino. Dedicating a refreshing tasting note: “Very fine and complex aromas reminiscent of hay, wild flowers and details of breadcrumbs and raw almonds. Elegant on the palate with a structure that makes the nuances last over time. Its sensation of freshness and salinity is the key to its gastronomic versatility.”
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.
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 digital magazine of the famous Peñín Guide, the author states that he has enquiringly tasted more than 1,200 wines, including many cavas, champagnes, proseccos, moscatos, sparkling wines, never without forgetting the insurgent brands of Corpinnat or Raventós) and Mas del Serral that it’s totally spotlighted as one of the best sparkling wines of 2021.
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.
Manuel Raventós selected as one of the world's luxury sparkling wines to celebrate the holidays. The German magazine "Falstaff" selects our signature sparkling wine among the 11 luxury sparkling wines for Christmas, competing with top level champagnes. In addition, it is the only Spanish sparkling wine in the selection, and they highlight that the best vintages of this sparkling wine are: 2013, 2012, 2010.
“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. ”
Manuel Raventós Negra 2008, 94 points Textures de Pedra 2012, 92 points De la Finca 2013, 90 points Blanc de Blancs 2014, 90 points De Nit 2014, 90 points
Manuel Raventós Negra 2008; 95 points De la Finca 2013; 95 points Textures de Pedra 2012; 93 points De Nit; 91 points Blanc de Blancs 2014; 92 points
The Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championship 2015, United Kingdom, 2015. Gold Medal for Manuel Raventós 2007.
Manuel Raventós 2000: 92 points De la Finca 2011: 92 points L'Hereu 2012: 90 points De Nit 2012: 94 points
De la Finca 2011: 96 points L’Hereu 2012: 92 points De Nit 2012: 91 points Silencis 2013: 91 points Extrem 2013: 93 points
Enoteca Personal Manuel Raventós 2000: 95 points De la Finca 2011: 92 points L'Hereu 2012 : 90 points De Nit 2012: 93 points Silencis 2013: 91 points II d'Isabel Negra 2008: 93 points
Enoteca 2000: with 98 points, is the sparkling wine best rated in the Guía Gourmets 2015 Enoteca 1999: 92 points
Manuel Raventós 1998 : 96 points Manuel Raventós 1999: 95 points Manuel Raventós 2000 : 94 points Manuel Raventós 2001: 93 points De la Finca 2011: 91 points Magnum De la Finca 2011: 91 points L'Hereu 2012 : 90 points De Nit 2012: 91 points Silencis 2013: 91 points II d'Isabel Negra 2007: 92 points
DE LA FINCA 2010, 93 points
DE LA FINCA 2009; 93 points DE NIT 2011: 92 points HEREU 2011: 91 points
Pepe Raventós was awarded as “Vinicole Personality” in the Basque Culinary Center, April 7th of 2014, at the Basque Culinary Center with the award “Vinicole Personality” during the second edition of the fair Only Wine. The award to Pepe Raventós, Manager and Oenologist of Raventós i Blanc since 2001, es because of his expertise in the wine world, and more because of his movement “Conca del riu Anoia” that started on November 2011when he decided that Raventós i Blanc was leaving the DO Cava. During this event, he was invited to lead a blind sparkling wine tasting with the most important and influenced sommeliers of the best restaurant of the Basc Country Arzak, Recondo, Mugaritz, Berasategui.. and others).
DE NIT 2011; bronze medal
GUIA PROENSA 2014 Best scores of all sparkling wines for our Magnum De la Finca 2007, 96 points. Magnum Finca 2007, 96 De La Finca 2010, 94 Silencis 2012, 91
Guía Gourmets 2014 Manuel Raventós 1998, 96 Manuel Raventós 2000, 96
Guía Repsol 2014 Manuel Raventós 2000, 96 De Nit 2011, 93 De La Finca 2009, 92
World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine Bodega Raventos i Blanc 85/100 Manuel Raventós, 2,5/3 De La Finca 2010, 2/3
Raventós i Blanc is one more year in the Sparkling Wine Podium (only 5 bottles in total) with the following scores: Enoteca Personal Manuel Raventós 1998, 96 Enoteca Personal Manuel Raventós 2000, 95 De La Finca 2010, 91 Silencis 2012, 91 11 d’Isabel Negra 2007, 91 11 d’Isabel Negra 2008, 92
WINE ENTHUSIAST, December 2014 De Nit, best sparkling wine of 2013 De Nit 2010
11 d'Isabel Negra 08, 93 ; De Nit 10, 92; La Finca 09, 91; Silencis 11, 90
La Finca 09, 93 ; De Nit 10, 90
Manuel Raventós 99, 97; La Finca 09, 93 ; L'Hereu 10, 93; Silencis 11, 92
Des champagnes et des Autres bulles, de Guénaël Revel. De Nit 2009 entre sus Coup de Coeur. La Finca 2007 segunda mejor puntuación "les autres bulles" de la guía.
De Nit 2010, 7,25/10; La Finca 2009, 8/10
Enoteca Personal MR 1998, 96 puntos; Enoteca Personal MR 1999, 95 puntos; Enteca Personal MR 2000, 95 puntos; Magnum La Finca, 92 puntos
"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+ ”
"WHO NEEDS CHAMPAGNE WHEN A CAVA CAN BE AS GOOD AS THIS? NEAL MARTIN" “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+ ”
Robert Parker Rating Reserva Brut 2008, 90 points De Nit 2008, 91 points
Manuel Raventós 1998, 94. Manuel Raventós 2002, 93. De Nit 2008, 90.Magnum La Finca 2005, 92.Silencis 2009, 92.Montserrat Blanc 2009, 91.11 d'Isabel Negra 2007, 93.11 d'Isabel Negra 2006, 91.
Best sparkler Manuel Raventós 2003.Manuel Raventós 2003, a winner in the sparkling wines category at the 1st national wine press awards, 2010.The Spanish wine writers and journalists’ association (AEPEV) gave an award to Elisabet Raventós 2004 cava (D.O. Cava) in the sparkling wines category at the 2nd national wine press awards, 2010. These awards are to be presented on 27th March at the monastery of San Clodio, in Orense, Spain, in the presence of various representatives of the Galician authorities, the president of the Spanish academy of gastronomy, Rafael Anso...Raventós i Blanc received also the award of best rose wine, with La Rosa 2009.Only three spanish wineries has two awards: Vega Sicilia, Marqués de Riscal and Raventós i Blanc.
La Finca 2003, 91 points.L’Hereu, 90 points.Top rating by Robert Parker for a cava. “These are two of the best cavas on the long list of Spanish wines I have tasted, as well as being among the best value for money .” Robert Parker. Robert Parker rating system. 90-95: Extraordinary wines, of exceptional complexity and character. In a word, they are fabulous wines.
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.
Raventós i Blanc, best sparkler.Manuel Raventós 2002 and Hereu from Raventós i Blanc in Wine Spectator, June 2010.Wine Spectator magazine highlights Manuel Raventós 2002 cava, with the highest score ever earned by a cava in this publication. It describes it as a cava with a rich range of flavours set in a light body with features of its own which make it a truly elegant cava.
De Nit, 92 points.L’Hereu, 92 points.Top rating by Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar for a cava.92 Tanzer points for Raventós i Blanc L’Hereu 2007 cava and for Raventós i Blanc De Nit 2007 cava.The respected international publication Wine Cellar, edited by the prestigious wine journalist and critic Stephan Tanzer, gives Raventós i Blanc the highest rating ever for a cava from this magazine.The critic Josh Reynolds of International Wine Cellar published his tasting notes in the 10th February 2010 issue.
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.
Manuel Raventós cava, the winery’s prestige cuvée, wins best cava award.Manuel Raventós 2001 cava won first prize for a Spanish cava at the 7th Madrid Fusión international gastronomy summit held in Madrid on 20th, 21st and 22nd January.Madrid Fusión is the meeting place for professionals from the world of gastronomy and wine, as well as journalists from Spain and abroad, and is one of the essential dates in the wine competition organised by the Spanish union of wine tasters.The competition consists of three knock-out rounds. In the first two, the Spanish union of wine tasters makes a prior selection, by blind tasting, out of over 420 samples submitted from the most prestigious wineries in the country, which compete in four categories: white wines, red wines, sparkling wines and fortified and liqueur wines.The ten best wines in each category go into the finals, where they are assessed, again by blind tasting, by ten experts: four members of the Spanish union of wine tasters plus six international specialists.Manuel Raventós Gran Reserva Personal cava was born in the year 1991. After ten years making this sparkling wine, Manuel Raventós realised that the best wines always came from two specific plots on the Raventós estate. On this basis he made this unique cava which is born of the two landmark plots on the Raventós i Blanc estate: El Mirador and La Creueta del Coll.
Best Sparkler Manuel Raventós 2002.Manuel Raventós 2002 cava among the winners at the Elmundovino.com 2009 awards.Manuel Raventós 2002 cava has earned a special commendation at the Elmundovino.com awards, presented on 19th January in Madrid, during the celebration of the Metrópoli gala.Victor de la Serna, on presenting the diploma, stressed the similarity of Manuel Raventós cava “to the great champagnes”, though without trying to imitate them, he added. Manuel Raventós cava was born in the year 1991. After ten years making this sparkling wine, Manuel Raventós realised that the best wines always came from two specific plots on the Raventós i Blanc estate. On the basis of this he produced this unique cava with grapes from the two landmark plots on the Raventós i Blanc estate: El Mirador and La Creueta de Coll. Manuel Raventós 2002 cava is a select single-estate cava made from two grape varieties: Xarel.lo and Parellada, aged for 7 years in the bottle in the Raventós i Blanc cellars.
Manuel Raventós, 97.Gran Reserva de la Finca 2004, 91.Montserrat Blanc 2008, 88.Silencis 2008, 82.Raventós i Blanc de Nit 2006, 88.L’Hereu de Raventós i Blanc 2006, 87.
Magnum Gran Reserva de la Finca 2004, 92.Manuel Raventós 2001, 90.L’Hereu de Nit 2006, 90.L’Hereu de Raventós i Blanc 2006, 90.Elisabet Raventós 2003, 87.Silencis 2008, 91.Montserrat Blanc 2007, 87.Perfum 2008, 87.Isabel Negra 2005, 88.La Rosa 2008, 85.
Manuel Raventós 2001.
Best Sparkler Manuel Raventos 2001.“In 1986, my grand father, Josep Maria Raventos i Blanc, founded the winery which now bears his name in the middle of a 90 – hectare estate which has been in his family since 1492.Today the estate comprises 44 plots which produce a range of distinctive cavas. It’s our love or the ground beneath our feet, our land, which drives us to create our own style of cava, The Raventos i Blanc Style: With all the depth, sparkle and expressiveness of their terroir that our cavas possess”.
Manuel Raventós 2002.The Spanish wine expert and writer Victor de la Serna has given the cava Manuel Raventos 2002 a special honour mention in the awards Elmundovino.com, the last 19 of January in Madrid. www.elmundovino.com.During the gala dinner Victor de la Serna said, at the moment he gave the award to Mr. Manuel Raventos, that this cavas was similar to many fantastic champagnes tought it did not wanted to immitate any of them.
La Finca 2003, 91 points.L’Hereu, 90 points.Top rating by Robert Parker for a cava“These are two of the best cavas on the long list of Spanish wines I have tasted, as well as being among the best value for money .” Robert Parker. Robert Parker rating system. 90-95. Extraordinary wines, of exceptional complexity and character. In a word, they are fabulous wines.
La Finca 2003, 91 points.L’Hereu, 90 points.The Wine Advocate nº 176 (April 2008). Robert Parker rating system. 90-95. Extraordinary wines, of exceptional complexity and character. In a word, they are fabulous wines. “These are two of the best cavas on the long list of Spanish wines I have tasted, as well as being among the best value for money .” Robert Parker.
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