Close to Barcelona, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Montserrat mountains, lies the Penedès wine region, the heart of Catalonia’s wine production. Its mild Mediterranean climate and sun-bathed hills create the perfect conditions for growing grapes. Winemaking here dates back centuries, but the real breakthrough came in the 19th century, when the Catalans created their own sparkling wine, the world-famous cava, modelled on French champagne.
The cava is made using the traditional method of método, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle and a minimum of nine months of ageing. The grape varieties most commonly used by the wineries are Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada, which give the sparkling wine a fresh, fruity and elegant flavour.
Did you know? The name of the Roger Goulart winery is synonymous with the traditional Spanish art of sparkling wine making. Founded in 1882, the winery was one of the first to adopt the método tradicional process, which is based on the principles of champagne making. This has allowed Catalan cava to become known worldwide and to rival French sparkling wines for its unique character.
The winery is located in one of the Penedès region’s most favourable microclimates, where cool nights and sunny hills create the perfect conditions for the Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grape varieties to mature. The Roger Goulart sparkling wines are produced with a long bottle ageing period, which gives them a refined, complex and elegant flavour.
The winery is particularly renowned for its gran reserva cava sparkling wines, which are aged for at least 30 months to achieve the perfect balance of rich aromas and fine bubbles. The Roger Goulart name is still a guarantee of excellence and is considered one of the most iconic brands of cava. A glass of Roger Goulart Champagne not only evokes the tradition of Catalan winemaking, but also offers the best of the cava world in every sip.
If you’re in Barcelona, you should visit the Penedès wine region, just an hour’s drive away. World-renowned wineries such as Freixenet, Codorníu and Juvé & Camps offer wine tasting tours, where you can learn the secrets of cava making. Smaller, family-run wineries also offer a special experience, with an authentic atmosphere and artisan wines.
Cava is not just a sparkling wine, it is part of the Catalan way of life. Whether it’s a celebration, a gathering of friends or a relaxed dinner, a glass of well-chilled cava makes every moment unforgettable. If you love special wines, don’t miss this magical region and discover the true secrets of cava