Tag: Spain

Cava that’s a cut above: Gramona

Gramona is one of Catalonia’s most revered sparkling wine producers – crafting spectacular sparkling wines that challenge Cava’s maligned reputation. Here Lenka Sedlackova MW explains what makes this Cava House different

Waiting for Godello

Rafael Palacios is a rare breed: a supreme Spanish winemaking talent whose heart lies with white, not red, grapes. Here, Sophie Thorpe talks to him about the moment he discovered Godello – and why he’s determined to get the grape the acclaim it deserves

Taking Tempranillo to the top: Vega Sicilia

The iconic Vega Sicilia put Ribera del Duero on the fine wine map; but today the family behind the estate is proving that the Tempranillo grape is capable of greatness further afield, as Ben Grosvenor explains

Meet the maker: Pepe Raventós

The Raventós are one of the oldest winemaking families in Spain, their history inextricably tied to that of Cava; but in 2012, they decided to turn their backs on the DO. Sophie Thorpe caught up with Pepe Raventós to find out more about the family’s history and what lies ahead for Raventós i Blanc The […]