Author: Gisela

What wine to open for Christmas? In her “all-purpose wines” list featured in Cocina Hola!, Laura S. Lara, journalist and sommelier, suggests the Alta Alella Laietà Magnum 2019 for the holidays.

mpar Moliner, periodista y columnista del Diari Ara, ha seleccionado el vino blanco ecológico Alta Alella Parvus Chardonnay en su sección especial “La tria de l’Empar” (“La elección de Empar”).

“El Parvus expresa el Mediterráneo, con el toque salino que te hace salivar en cuanto entra en la boca”, describe. Moliner resalta su capacidad para reflejar el terroir único de Alella, destacando la singularidad de los suelos de sauló y la influencia del mar. “Crea un baile armonioso entre la tierra y el mar”, concluye, capturando la perfecta conexión entre ambos elementos.

Descubre por qué Empar Moliner recomienda este vino para acompañar las celebraciones navideñas y qué más tiene que decir sobre su carácter y maridaje perfecto.

In a recent article in El País, Spanish newspaper, journalist Paz Álvarez gathers the opinions of renowned sommeliers from Spain on the best Gran Reserva cavas.

Carles Aymerich, head sommelier at the recently Michelin-starred Esperit Roca restaurant, highlights our cava Alta Alella 10 2012, praising its character, complexity, and its ability to reflect the unique character of its terroir. “Inside the bottle lies the essence of the Mediterranean, with roots nourished by sauló (decomposed granite soil) and a perspective from above, full of ambition and confidence“, says Aymerich.

We are proud to announce that one of our cavas, Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Evolució+ 2004, has been included in Decanter’s “Global Guide to Festive Fizz,” recommended as an excellent choice for the holiday season. This recognition celebrates the exceptional quality of our cava and its place amongst the finest in the world.

The cava is described by the author Olivia Mason as “Fresh and lifted on the nose, with the wild grass and saffron of Xarel.lo (as Pansa Blanca) mingling with Chardonnay’s creamier orchard fruits. Palate is long and fine-foamed, with breadth and structure. Age has brought harmony, yet the the fine raw materials have retained freshness”.

Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Evolució+ 2004 earned the prestigious ‘Best in Show’ award at the Decanter World Wines Awards 2024, consolidating its position as one of the 50 best wines in the world.

Isabelle Kliger selects Alta Alella Mirgin cava for her Holiday Gift Guide in Forbes, as “one of the best Catalan wines to transport you to Barcelona”

“Alta Alella is an organic winery that has emerged as something of a pioneer in the region. Made of the traditional Catalan cava blend of Xarel.lo (or Pansa Blanca, in this case), Macabeu and Parellada, Mirgin is a cava with fine bubbles and a pale yellow color with green hues. On the palate, it is light and fresh with white fruit aromas and delicate citrus and green almond notes”, she describes.

The collectible cava Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Evolució+ 2004 has been included in Julián Acebes’ list of “four cavas that stand out”

“The Mirgin Exeo Evolució + 2004 Gran Reserva represents the peak of its craftsmanship. This cava, aged for over 18 years on the lees and sealed with a cork, has earned the prestigious “Best in Show” medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, outshining more than 18,000 wines from 57 countries, (…) a masterpiece of balance and complexity that perfectly encapsulates the Pujol-Busquets family’s dedication to expressing Alella’s unique identity”, he writes. 

“These are the six Spanish wineries that produce the most exquisite cavas. Only ten products from six wineries are at the top of the qualitative pyramid of the Cava Designation of Origin”

Ramon Francàs discovers in La Vanguardia, a Spanish newspaper, a list of six cavas that he describes as “crème de la crème”. Qualified Paraje Cavas, which are “unique, the result of a special place, a vineyard, and a estate that stands out from the rest due to its characteristics”.

Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Exeo Paraje Calificado Vallcirera is one of the cavas included in this exclusive list: “In the olfactory phase, iodized notes already assault us, transporting us to the sea of ​​Maresme. With notes of white fruit (apple and pear) and aromatic herbs (fennel). It shows a special tension thanks to its very good acidity, despite also being the result of a warm vintage. It stands out for its saline character, which makes the mouth water. With lively, crunchy and well-integrated carbonic. Fine and elegant”, he writes.

Article by Jordi Català that invites readers to discover the essence of Alta Alella Laietà Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2019, and how the Magnum size elevates both its flavor and presentation. It also explores Alta Alella’s commitment to terroir, sustainable winemaking, and the unique flavors that make this cava perfect for special moments and gourmet pairings.

“A unique bottle in Magnum format to be “at the height of the great moments” defines the Alta Alella Laietà Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2019 cava, bubbles that are much more than a luxury in large size.”

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“It has a good entry on the palate and is very smooth but at the same time deep, creamy, fresh and fruity, with a very fine and well-integrated carbonic, and elegant. It is a well-structured cava without losing freshness with a long, persistent and very tasty finish.”

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“Good cavas harmonize with almost everything and this one is no exception. It goes perfectly with tapas, appetizers, seafood, rice dishes, cheeses, white meats, fish and Japanese cuisine. It is also ideal with any type of dessert.”