Penedès
Penedès is the heartland of Cava, made from indigenous whites by the traditional method, and the progressive home of the Torres family, pioneers of modern Spanish varietal wine.
🍷 Sparkling (Cava)🍷 Aromatic white🍷 Red
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean with varying altitude |
| Geography | Catalonia southwest of Barcelona, from coast to inland hills |
| Key appellations | Penedès DO · Cava · Torres Mas La Plana |
| Main grapes | Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Famous for | Cava, Torres estate, Organic viticulture |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Penedès
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache (Garnacha in Spain) is one of the world's most widely planted grapes, thriving in hot, dry climates f…
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most famous red grape, the backbone of Bordeaux's great blended wines and th…
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Wine travel
Visiting Penedès
An easy day from Barcelona, with the stylish Cava houses of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and coastal vineyards.
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