Penedes is a wide-open region located southwest of Barcelona. The wine region lies between two coastal provinces – Barcelona which is in the north and Tarragona which is in the south.

It is set between the blue Mediterranean and the Garraf Massif and Penedes is split into three district zones: The Penedes Superior, Maritim and Central.

The region can boast of its diversity of wine styles thanks to the Mediterranean climate. With warm summers, mild winters and moderate rainfall which is mainly in the spring and the autumn months.

What makes the region unique is its differing micro-climates. The proximity to the sea and the different altitudes of each area allows its winemakers the opportunity to generate a relatively wide range of wine styles.

The Penedes wineries have been producing fine wines for centuries. The regions enjoy a wide variety of wines including dry reds and whites, sparkling whites and roses. They are made using both the Traditional Method and the Champagne Method, which is also known as Cava.

The principal white grapes include Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Subirat-Parent and Chardonnay, the reds are Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tinta and Cariñena.

Although Penedes covers all types of wine styles, its primary product is Cava. This is a sparkling wine which is made in the Champagne Method. More than 80% of Cava cellars are located within the DO.

Local Cava is made with the Catalan grapes – Xarel-lo and Paradella and is often blended with Chardonnay and Macabeo.  It is an iconic fine sparkling wine from the Mediterranean region which has a unique spectrum of aromas and flavours.