2023 Raventos i Blanc "L'Hereu" Cava Brut, Penedes, Spain

ABOUT THE WINE

L’Hereu is Raventós i Blanc’s vintage-dated Brut sparkling wine from Penedès, made in the traditional bottle-fermented method. The cuvée is associated with the estate’s classic blend of native white varieties—Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada.

The vineyards hail from the Conca del Riu Anoia sub-region in Penedès, Catalonia, Spain. The 90-hectare estate in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia features a local forest (El Serral) and an on-site lake that moderate temperatures, creating a cooler microclimate relative to the broader Penedès depression. The soils here are ancient, deep marine-sedimentary layers dating back roughly 16 million years (Miocene and Quaternary periods) when the Penedès depression was submerged under the sea. They impart a distinct chalky salinity and minerality to the wine. Raventos practices organic and biodynamic farming with animal traction (horses and donkeys) to prevent soil compaction and foster a self-sustaining agricultural ecosystem.

Aged on its lees in bottle, it brings bright citrus and white-fruit notes, freshness and a creamy, persistent mousse. Serve well chilled with tapas, seafood, fried calamari or soft cheeses.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Raventós i Blanc is a family estate with viticultural history dating to 1497. Its vineyards are farmed biodynamically, with attention to biodiversity and soil health. The winery focuses on traditional-method sparkling wines that express the landscape of its Penedès home.