RAVENTÓS I BLANC - Winegrowers since 1497

December of 2010

Tastings

Lo M+S – Garraf

The section LO M+S DESTACADO, by Guillermo Neffke, presents the wine 11 d’Isabel Negra 2007, from Raventós i Blanc, made entirely with grapes from the winery estate. “A veritable declaration of intentions by Pepe Raventós, a commitment to quality hi

The section LO M+S DESTACADO, by Guillermo Neffke, presents the wine 11 d’Isabel Negra 2007, from Raventós i Blanc, made entirely with grapes from the winery estate.“A veritable declaration of intentions by Pepe Raventós, a commitment to quality high-end wines, working his own vineyards and taking full advantage of the possibilities of the estate.”

November of 2010

Tastings

Cupatges

Cupatges magazine, in its section “Aparador de cavas”, highlights Manuel Raventós 2003 from Raventós i Blanc as a special designer cava, with very long ageing. After a painstaking manual harvest and slow pressing at low pressures, the must undergoes

Cupatges magazine, in its section “Aparador de cavas”, highlights Manuel Raventós 2003 from Raventós i Blanc as a special designer cava, with very long ageing. After a painstaking manual harvest and slow pressing at low pressures, the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel vats, with each plot kept separate. The cava is aged for 7 years in the bottle in a horizontal position, before manual clarification in racks. This cava was brought into being in 1991 by Manuel Raventós.

November of 2010

Tastings, Articles

El 3 de Vuit

The section “El Tast” in 3 de Vuit, written by Jordi Melendo, is devoted to Manuel Raventós 2003 Clos del Serral cava.

October of 2010

Tastings

Vinos de España

The section The best wines from Spain offers a tasting of Spanish products in English, to provide a more general overview. Among these wines is Silencis 2009 from Raventós i Blanc, a white wine with an intense nose and fruity aromas. In the mouth it is c

The section The best wines from Spain offers a tasting of Spanish products in English, to provide a more general overview. Among these wines is Silencis 2009 from Raventós i Blanc, a white wine with an intense nose and fruity aromas. In the mouth it is crisp, with fruity notes, with a certain bittersweet character and excellent structure. Fairly crisp and with a spicy touch at the end.

September of 2010

Tastings

Decanter

Andrew Jefford, in an article devoted to Catalan cavas, highlights Manuel Raventós cava, from Raventós i Blanc. He refers to Raventós i Blanc as one of the wineries with the best cavas, among them Manuel Raventós, a product made using the grape varie

Andrew Jefford, in an article devoted to Catalan cavas, highlights Manuel Raventós cava, from Raventós i Blanc. He refers to Raventós i Blanc as one of the wineries with the best cavas, among them Manuel Raventós, a product made using the grape varieties from El Clos del Serral plot, a city cava with an air of crispness.

July of 2010

Tastings

La Etiqueta

La Etiqueta magazine, in its section “La Enoteca especial de Marca”, highlights Silencis 2009 wine from Raventós i Blanc. “Very pleasant, very fine in the nose, with aromas of bitter citrus, henna and smoky and mineral notes. Fat in the mouth, well

La Etiqueta magazine, in its section “La Enoteca especial de Marca”, highlights Silencis 2009 wine from Raventós i Blanc.“Very pleasant, very fine in the nose, with aromas of bitter citrus, henna and smoky and mineral notes. Fat in the mouth, well-structured, with excellent acidity. Hints of spices and nuts in the aftertaste. A very interesting wine”.

May of 2010

Tastings

Cupatges

Cupatges magazine recommends De Nit 2007 and Silencis 2009, from Raventós i Blanc. “A clean, pure aroma which gradually reveals citrus aromas recalling white fruit, strawberry and a touch of blackcurrant. This is a dynamic, elegant cava which begs to

Cupatges magazine recommends De Nit 2007 and Silencis 2009, from Raventós i Blanc. “A clean, pure aroma which gradually reveals citrus aromas recalling white fruit, strawberry and a touch of blackcurrant. This is a dynamic, elegant cava which begs to be tasted to discover its potential and enjoy a texture packed with crispness and sensuality. Silencis 2009, made with 100% Xarel·lo grapes, is a local, modern wine. It offers earthy but mature notes, and a pleasant touch of aniseed which brings out the subtlety of a Xarel·lo which has been very well cared for on the vine. The palate is dynamic and potent. A compact but fat wine which evidences efforts to achieve quality.”

May of 2010

Tastings, Articles

Time Out Barcelona

“Xarel·lo in the Penedès stands as the modern local variety in wines which set out to represent the region. This is the slogan of Silencis, a wine which left sceptics of unctuous wines open-mouthed and which proclaims to the four winds the balance and

“Xarel·lo in the Penedès stands as the modern local variety in wines which set out to represent the region. This is the slogan of Silencis, a wine which left sceptics of unctuous wines open-mouthed and which proclaims to the four winds the balance and crispness of the new white wines.” In the words of the sommelier at ElBulli, Ferran Centelles, it is “A compact but fat wine which evidences efforts to achieve quality.” This is a wine to listen to in silence and concentrate on what the wine is saying.

May of 2010

Tastings

Vino + Gastronomía

In the section "Los mejores vinos" of Vino + Gastronomia magazine, just three hundred products were chosen out of thousands. A wine yearbook which includes the cream of the Spanish market today. Second place among sparkling wines went to Manuel Raventós

In the section "Los mejores vinos" of Vino + Gastronomia magazine, just three hundred products were chosen out of thousands. A wine yearbook which includes the cream of the Spanish market today. Second place among sparkling wines went to Manuel Raventós 2002 cava from Raventós i Blanc, with 91 points.

May of 2010

Tastings

Wine Spectator

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 ele

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.

May of 2010

Tastings

El Temps

Raventós i Blanc backs the plan proposed by the Penedès wine denomination to foster the specific character of the region’s white wines by relying on xarel·lo, the local variety and almost the only one used in this area. Silencis 2009 from Raventós i

Raventós i Blanc backs the plan proposed by the Penedès wine denomination to foster the specific character of the region’s white wines by relying on xarel·lo, the local variety and almost the only one used in this area. Silencis 2009 from Raventós i Blanc is a fine example of this.

May of 2010

Tastings

El 3 de Vuit

Jordi Melendo, en el apartado El Tast, del diario el 3 de Vuit, presenta el vino Silencis 2009, como un vino de alta calidad, que sabe expresar el lugar del que proceden. “En el trabajo de la viña se aplica el máximo esfuerzo, siguiendo la filosofía

Jordi Melendo, en el apartado El Tast, del diario el 3 de Vuit, presenta el vino Silencis 2009, como un vino de alta calidad, que sabe expresar el lugar del que proceden. “En el trabajo de la viña se aplica el máximo esfuerzo, siguiendo la filosofía de esta bodega, que es aquí donde está el secreto para conseguir vinos de alta calidad y que expresen el lugar del que proceden. Fermentación separada en depósitos de acero inoxidable y crianza sobre las lías en barrica de roble francés. En la cata encontramos un vino de color amarillo paja, brillante. Aromas de fruta madura, entre los que destaca la pera, con un agradable toque de anís que nos acerca a la sutilidad del xarel·lo. En boca, es potente, sabroso, graso, con cierta mineralidad, con una equilibrada acidez y buena conjunción”.

April of 2010

Tastings

El 3 de Vuit

February of 2010

Tastings

El Periodico de Andorra

Manuel Raventós 2002 among the winners at the 2009 Elmundovino.com prizes.

January of 2010

Tastings, Articles

Time Out

In Time Out magazine, an article in the Crítica column entitled “Party on!” highlights the high note on which Manuel Raventós cava seems to be beginning 2010, with top ratings in the national guides.

In Time Out magazine, an article in the Crítica column entitled “Party on!” highlights the high note on which Manuel Raventós cava seems to be beginning 2010, with top ratings in the national guides. “Its long ageing for seven years makes it a wine with lots of body, able to accompany all the complexity of a good meal. Its colour, deep and golden, with compact bubbles, begs for it to be served in a tulip glass. The notes of honey and lemon, of toasted cereals, give it a special pedigree. Raventós i Blanc have deep roots in the history of cava in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. The saltiness of this cava makes it special and different: it has the character of tradition and the originality of a good combination of old vines and judicious winemaking. Ferran Centelles, sommelier at ElBulli says of it, “The memory of it is infinite”, and “Just opening a bottle of Manuel Raventós 2002 makes it a party.”