Author: Gisela

Art Laietà d'Alta Alella en la Guía Peñín 2026. Mejores cavas de España, 5 vinos en el podium de la Guia Peñín

Art Laietà crafts the two highest-rated cavas in the Guía Peñín 2026

Written by Gisela on 2025/10/31. Posted in Awards.

Art Laietà crafts the two highest-rated cavas in the Guía Peñín 2026

2025.10.29

AA 10 Gran Reserva 2014 and OPUS Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2020 lead the ranking with 97 points, the highest score among all cavas in the guide.
In total, five Art Laietà wines have earned a place on the podium, including Exeo Evolució+ Gran Reserva 2007 (96), Exeo Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2019 (95), and the 1981 Solera Ismael Manaut (95).
Art Laietà will present all wines and cavas rated above 90 points at the Salón Peñín de los Mejores Vinos de España, taking place on December 1st–2nd in Madrid.

At Art Laietà d’Alta Alella, we are proud to celebrate the excellent results obtained in the Guía Peñín 2026, where our wines and cavas have received scores that recognise our dedication, consistency, and deep connection to our land. The AA10 Gran Reserva 2014 and OPUS Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2020 both achieved 97 points, the highest rating among cavas in the entire guide, placing us among the top wines in Spain. “Complex, toasted and full of character” is how the tasting panel describes AA10 Gran Reserva, a cava with a Gran Vin philosophy that has maintained a prominent position among the guide’s top-rated sparkling wines over the past five years.

In total, four Art Laietà cavas feature among the highest-rated in the Guía Peñín, with the addition of EXEO Evolució+ Gran Reserva 2007 (96 points) and EXEO Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2019 (95 points). This milestone reaffirms the winery’s position as a benchmark in premium cava production. These are Integral Producer cavas that reflect the singularity of our terroir: the distinctive Sauló granite soil of Alella, the proximity to the Mediterranean, and our philosophy of crafting honest wines and cavas that express their true origin.

Library wines: authenticity and liquid memory

This year, we also celebrate the inclusion of one of our wines among the best in Spain: the 1981 Solera Ismael Manaut (95 points), a limited-edition Pansa Blanca wine from the Pujol-Busquets family. “Powerful, complex and elegant – with notes of dried fruit, toasted nuances and a long finish,” describes the guide. This special wine is a tribute to Ismael Manaut, an influential industrialist and entrepreneur of the DO Alella, and a key figure in Josep Maria Pujol-Busquets’ early steps in winemaking. Crafted in solera style, it has undergone 40 years of oxidative ageing in Bordeaux oak barrels, achieving remarkable depth and personality.

Another collector’s gem that stands out is Dolç Mataró 2010 (94 points), a sweet red wine made from the Mataró (Monastrell) variety, emblematic of the winery. Both, together with EXEO Evolució+, wines long held in the Pujol-Busquets family’s wine library, and are available in very limited quantities. These bottles represent the memory of the estate and the ability of Alella wines to age with elegance and authenticity.

Salón Peñín de los Mejores Vinos de España

Up to 12 more Art Laietà wines have received scores above 90 points. Among them, Lanius 2022 stands out with 94 points, the third-highest score among all Chardonnay wines in Spain. It captures the full character of our old Chardonnay vines grown on Sauló soils near the sea, aged in bottle at least for 12 months to enhance its complexity and evolution.

Other highly rated wines include: Mirgin Reserva 2021 (93 points), LAIETÀ Gran Reserva 2020 (92 points), Mirgin Rosé Reserva 2021 (91 points), LAIETÀ Rosé Gran Reserva 2020 (91 points), Cau d’en Genís 2023 White (92 points), Cau d’en Genís 2023 Red (92 points), Parvus Syrah 2023 (91 points), Etiris GX 2024 (91 points), Bruant 2018 (91 points), and Puput Pét-Nat 2024 (90 points).

All these wines and cavas will be available to taste at the Salón Peñín de los Mejores Vinos de España, held on December 1st–2nd at IFEMA Madrid. An excellent opportunity to share with professionals and wine lovers the result of years of dedication to our vineyards, artisan winemaking, and deep respect for our Mediterranean landscape.

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Bruant: 20 years of a sulphite-free revolution

Written by Gisela on 2025/10/25. Posted in Sustainability, Wines & Cavas.

2025.10.20

In 2025, Art Laietà (Alta Alella) marks a remarkable milestone: 20 vintages crafting wines with no added sulphites

The story began back in 2006, with the release of Bruant, the very first sulphite-free cava under the DO Cava appellation. At the time, it was nothing short of revolutionary. Made without additives, through gentle, respectful winemaking and a deep commitment to the land, Bruant became a symbol of a new mindset for the Pujol-Busquets family — wines and cavas that are more honest, more vibrant, and more transparent. Two decades later, that philosophy of minimal intervention remains at the heart of everything we do.

That early vision has since evolved into Celler de les Aus, the most radical expression of Art Laietà, founded in 2012 by Mireia Pujol-Busquets, second generation and deputy director of the estate. These natural wines capture, with total purity, the essence of our Mediterranean landscape — the character of the sauló sandy soil, the sea breeze, and the energy of our surrounding nature.
“Working without sulphites was a daring move,” says Mireia. “But we’ve always believed that the future of wine lies in authenticity and minimal intervention. Today, these wines are the clearest expression of our philosophy and our terroir.”

This ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation was recently recognised with the Best Young Initiative Award at the BBVA Sustainable Producers Awards, presented by a jury including BBVA and El Celler de Can Roca.

Alongside Bruant (a cava made from the Pansa Blanca variety), Celler de les Aus also crafts two ancestral wines: Puput Pét-Nat (Pansa Blanca) and Puput Rosé Pét-Nat (Mataró), and three still wines: Tallarol (a still white wine fermented in concrete egg), Orange (a skin-contact blend of Pansa Blanca and Pansa Rosada aged in amphora), and Merla (a red wine made from Mataró grapes matured in foudre).

Art Laietà d'Alta Alella, organic wines & cavas. Cava y vino ecológico, Cava i vins ecològics

Alta Alella unveils a new identity: Art Laietà, artisan work and origin

Written by Gisela on 2025/10/15. Posted in Winery.

2025.10.14

The winery embarks on a new chapter under the name Art Laietà, a tribute to the territory and to the winemaking tradition of the ancient Laietania (pre-Roman Iberian region)

After more than three decades as a family-run estate, we begin this new chapter under the name Art Laietà. The project was born from the desire to highlight the artisan work of winemaking and our deep connection to the land, capturing the essence of the wines and cavas we have crafted since 1991.

“Wine is culture, landscape, and emotion. Art Laietà is a tribute to the land that has nurtured us and to the generations who came before us: the Laietans were already growing vineyards here over 2,000 years ago” explains Mireia Pujol-Busquets, second generation and Deputy Director of the winery. “It is also a way of expressing our philosophy of wine, with responsibility and respect for the land.”

Artisan work and origin as core values

The name change represents a natural evolution in the history of the winery. “Far from a new beginning, this is the continuation of our way of working, rooted in personality, sustainability, and authenticity,” says Josep Maria Pujol-Busquets, founder of the winery.

The new brand brings together all the wines and sparkling wines produced on the estate: from those under DO Alella and DO Cava to the natural wines of Celler de les Aus, a pioneering project in sulfite-free, minimal-intervention winemaking.

A new visual identity

The new Art Laietà logo marks the natural evolution of our family project toward a more authentic, handcrafted identity, deeply rooted in its origin. Under the concept of “artisan work and origin,” we celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and the unique terroir that gives singularity to our wines.

The new labels, inspired by different artistic expressions –watercolour, engraving, and illustration– reflect a personal perspective of our vineyards, the sea, and the sauló (the sandy granite soil that defines our terroir). This new chapter embraces wine as a true form of cultural expression.

The launch of this new identity coincides with three key milestones in the history of the winery:

A record-breaking 2025 harvest in both quality and quantity. After several years marked by drought, we celebrate an exceptional vintage, outstanding in production, balance, and expression.
20 vintages of sulfite-free revolution. In 2006, we created Bruant, the first sulfite-free cava in the DO Cava. Since then, this philosophy has become one of the cornerstones of our identity. The achievement was recognized with the “Best Young Initiative” award at the BBVA Awards for Best Sustainable Producers, granted by a jury including BBVA and El Celler de Can Roca.
A firm commitment to the territory. In recent years, we have focused our efforts on sustainable growth and now cultivate 68 hectares of our own vineyards between Alella and Tiana. This reflects a true commitment to organic farming, restoring historic vineyards and traditional varieties such as Pansa Blanca (Xarel·lo) and Mataró (Monastrell). By 2028, we plan to reach more than 80 hectares.

Bruant DO Cava natural sense sulfits afegits / Natural Cava no added sulfites / Alta Alella & Celler de les Aus

La Vanguardia interviews Mireia Pujol-Busquets: “We are winegrowers, but also scientists”

Written by Gisela on 2025/09/27. Posted in Media, Sustainability.

2025.09.27

La Vanguardia, Spain’s national newspaper, publishes an interview with Mireia Pujol-Busquets, second generation and Deputy Director of Alta Alella, who shares the philosophy behind the family-run winery and its commitment to research, sustainability, and innovation.

In her conversation with Gemma Martí, Mireia explains how Alta Alella, a pioneer in organic viticulture since 1991, has combined tradition and science to craft natural wines and cavas that remain faithful to their Mediterranean roots. She also highlights the BBVA Award for Best Young Initiative received by Bruant 2022, a cava that embodies the winery’s dedication to minimal intervention and authenticity since 2006.

Mireia emphasizes the role of technology and research in tackling climate change through projects on resistant grape varieties and regenerative agriculture: “We are winegrowers, but also scientists.” She also underscores the importance of enotourism as a way to connect directly and meaningfully with the land and local community.

An article that reflects Alta Alella’s vision: to keep innovating with respect for the land, strengthening its bond with the territory, and building a sustainable legacy for future generations.

Read the full interview in La Vanguardia

Wine Enthusiast Best Buys Cau d'en Genís white organic wine from Alella

Cau d’en Genís 2022 Top10 in Wine Enthusiast’s “Best Buys 2025”

Written by Gisela on 2025/09/22. Posted in Awards.

2025.09.22

Our organic white wine Cau d’en Genís 2022 has been recognized as one of the top “Best Buys” 2025 by the prestigious international magazine Wine Enthusiast, ranking #8 in their list of wines under $20 with scores above 90 points.

Wine Enthusiast highlights wines that deliver ‘outstanding quality at an exceptionally approachable price’. The 2022 Cau d’en Genís, a white DO Alella, expresses “fresh orchard fruits, citrus blossoms, and a sprinkle of fennel and sea salt give a lingering finish”, writes Elaine Chukan Brown. This organic white wine is made from the Pansa Blanca grape (Xarel·lo), which ferments and ages for 6 months in a Oeuf du Beaune (concret egg vats).

We are delighted with this recognition, which confirms our philosophy of crafting authentic, Mediterranean, expressive wines of high quality.

El Periódico features Bruant and Celler de les Aus’ natural wine journey

Written by Gisela on 2025/09/16. Posted in Media.

2025.09.16

El Periódico, a national Spanish newspaper, has featured Bruant, our cava that received the ‘Young Initiative Award’ at the BBVA Awards for the Best Sustainable Producers 2025.

The article reviews the journey of the Pujol-Busquets family project, which for twenty years has been producing wines and cavas without added sulfites and with minimal intervention, always staying true to their origin and the Mediterranean landscape of Alella and Tiana.

Journalist Víctor Fúser emphasizes how Bruant —the first sulfite-free cava in the DO Cava— was the spark that gave life to Celler de les Aus, the most experimental and “without make-up” branch of the winery, led by Mireia Pujol-Busquets, second generation and Deputy Director of Alta Alella.

A feature that highlights not only the commitment to sustainability and authenticity, but also the innovation and the dedication to the territory that have defined the Pujol-Busquets family since 1991.

👉 Read the full article in El Periódico

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Alta Alella strengthens its commitment to regenerative viticulture

Written by Gisela on 2025/08/20. Posted in Sustainability.

2025.08.18

Members of our vineyard, technical and management teams recently joined a specialized course to deepen their knowledge of soil care and ecosystem preservation in Alta Alella’s vineyards.

For more than three decades, Alta Alella has embraced a sustainable philosophy based on respect for the land. From the very beginning, we committed to organic farming and a style of viticulture that places soil health and ecosystem balance at the heart of wine quality and the winery’s future. In line with this vision, our team attended the course “Regenerative agriculture applied to the vineyard”, organized by the Escola Agrària de Cabrils, to further explore this approach.

What is regenerative viticulture?

Regenerative agriculture is rooted in restoring life to the soil, rather than focusing solely on vine production. This vision is fully aligned with the practices we have long implemented on the estate: maintaining spontaneous cover crops, integrating forests, shrubs and aromatic plants into the vineyard landscape, avoiding insecticides (even those approved for organics), and introducing beneficial fungi mycorrhizae in new plantations to help roots grow stronger and absorb more nutrients.

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Photo showing nematodes in the soil of our estate

The course reinforced our understanding of the importance of soil biodiversity, especially beneficial fungi and their mycelium, which transform organic matter into nutrients for the vines. Microbiological analysis of our sauló soil revealed a hidden universe of organisms such as nematodes, protozoa and soil insects, all working together to maintain fertility and balance.

One of the sessions was held at Alta Alella, where we welcomed professionals from across the sector to study the macrofauna and soil structure of our vineyards. The hands-on activity revealed positive indicators such as insects, beetles and earthworms, clear signs of biological activity. The analysis also highlighted the uniqueness of our sauló terroir and the importance of continuing to nurture its organic matter.

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Photo of insects in the Alta Alella vineyards

This training encourages us to keep evolving with concrete actions towards a more conscious form of viticulture, one that remains deeply connected to the soil. It is another step in our ongoing commitment to respect the land, listen to its needs and preserve the identity of the territory that defines us.

Etiris PB i Etiris GX, vi ecològic d'Alta Alella, organic wine, vino ecológico

Introducing Etiris, the new identity for our most emblematic single-varietal wines

Written by Gisela on 2025/08/07. Posted in Wines & Cavas.

2025.08.07

At Alta Alella, we are starting a new chapter for our entry-level single-varietal wines, previously known as Alta Alella PB (Pansa Blanca) and Alta Alella GX (Grenache). Gradually, over the coming months, both wines will be released with new labels and new names: Etiris PB and Etiris GX, respectively.

The name Etiris is inspired by the Latin word iris, meaning rainbow — arc de Sant Martí in Catalan. It’s a name that connects with nature while also establishing an emotional link with the winery’s third generation, as Martí is the name of one of Mireia Pujol-Busquets’ children. The name remains consistent with the rest of the winery’s range of wines and cavas, which draw on Latin terms that connect with origin, craftsmanship, and nature.

A fresh look, the same essence

This name change reflects our desire to give these wines their own identity, beyond the winery’s name. A name that allows clear and distinct identification, while preserving their essence: organic and honest wines that express the varietal character and unique terroir of the DO Alella apellation, with vines planted on the sauló soil next to the Mediterranean Sea.

This change does not affect the winemaking process or our commitment to quality. Etiris PB and Etiris GX will continue to faithfully reflect each vintage and the identity of our territory, maintaining the fresh, straightforward, and food-friendly character that has made them household benchmarks.

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First grapes in the cellar: kicking off a promising 2025 harvest

Written by Gisela on 2025/08/06. Posted in Winery.

2025.08.05

The 2025 harvest has officially begun at Art Laietà d’Alta Alella. On Monday, August 4th, we started picking grapes from our youngest vineyards, planted over the past three years as part of our continued commitment to the land. These new vines are starting to produce their first small yields, and we harvest them early to relieve the load, helping the plants focus on growth and long-term balance. As always, we harvest by hand, carefully selecting each bunch to preserve the maximum quality.

An exceptional vintage

After several years of drought, spring rains this year brought much-needed relief to the vineyard, restoring balance and vitality. The early summer heat led to slightly faster ripening, while late July rains along with some isolated hail damage required close attention in certain plots. Even so, the vines have remained in excellent health. At this point, we can say that the 2025 harvest is shaping up to be an outstanding one, with exceptional quality and a generous yield.

We now hope for warm, dry weather in the coming weeks to support balanced ripening and an ideal end to the growing season.

The harvest is more than just a key moment in the cellar. It’s the culmination of a year of close observation, care, and dialogue with the vines. No two vintages are ever the same, and that’s what makes each one so special and what drives us: capturing the unique expression of each growing season in a bottle, and crafting wines and cavas that reflect the singular identity of our Mediterranean landscape.

Alta Alella Mejor Iniciativa Joven Premios BBVA a los Mejores Productores Sostenibles

Alta Alella recognised Best Youth Initiative at the ‘BBVA Awards for the Best Sustainable Producers’

Written by Gisela on 2025/06/12. Posted in Awards, Winery.

2025.06.11

Alta Alella has been honored with the BBVA Award for Best Youth Initiative at the 6th edition of the BBVA Awards for the Best Sustainable Producers. The award recognizes the winery’s pioneering work in crafting natural wines without added sulphites, with the Bruant 2022 cava standing out as a flagship of this commitment.

Celler de les Aus, founded in 2012 by Mireia Pujol-Busquets, is the most radical expression of Alta Alella. Specializing in natural wines without added sulphites, this project was born with the aim of taking organic viticulture one step further. Bruant was the first cava in Spain produced without added sulfites using ancestral-style winemaking (first released in 2006). Twenty harvests later, it remains a pure expression of the terroir, the vintage, and a deep commitment to the nature.

“Celler de les Aus was born from a deeply personal drive: to prove that high-quality natural wines can be made, without make-up and with a clear identity,” explains Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Deputy Director and second generation at Alta Alella. “Awards like these, which give a voice to rural communities and recognize projects committed to their land, truly inspire us and give us strength to continue working with consistency and conviction.”

Besides being a benchmark in organic farming and sulphite-free winemaking, the jury also highlighted other initiatives that reinforce Alta Alella’s sustainable approach: participation in research projects to develop climate-resistant grape varieties, a circular economy policy through bottle reuse, a commitment to renewable energy, and responsible wine tourism connected to the territory.

For Alta Alella, this award is a great satisfaction and a motivation to continue shaping the future of the sector with a fresh, sustainable, and committed vision.

Author: Gisela

Art Laietà crafts the two highest-rated cavas in the Guía Peñín 2026

Art Laietà crafts the two highest-rated cavas in the Guía Peñín 2026

AA 10 Gran Reserva 2014 and OPUS Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2020 lead the ranking with 97 points, the highest score among all cavas in the guide.

In total, five Art Laietà wines have earned a place on the podium, including Exeo Evolució+ Gran Reserva 2007 (96), Exeo Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2019 (95), and the 1981 Solera Ismael Manaut (95).

**Art Laietà will present all wines and cavas rated above 90 points at the Salón Peñín de los Mejores Vinos de España, taking place on December 1st–2nd in Madrid.**

Library wines: authenticity and liquid memory

Salón Peñín de los Mejores Vinos de España

Bruant: 20 years of a sulphite-free revolution

In 2025, Art Laietà (Alta Alella) marks a remarkable milestone: 20 vintages crafting wines with no added sulphites

Alta Alella unveils a new identity: Art Laietà, artisan work and origin

The winery embarks on a new chapter under the name Art Laietà, a tribute to the territory and to the winemaking tradition of the ancient Laietania (pre-Roman Iberian region)

La Vanguardia interviews Mireia Pujol-Busquets: “We are winegrowers, but also scientists”

Cau d’en Genís 2022 Top10 in Wine Enthusiast’s “Best Buys 2025”

El Periódico features Bruant and Celler de les Aus’ natural wine journey

Alta Alella strengthens its commitment to regenerative viticulture

Introducing Etiris, the new identity for our most emblematic single-varietal wines

First grapes in the cellar: kicking off a promising 2025 harvest

Alta Alella recognised Best Youth Initiative at the ‘BBVA Awards for the Best Sustainable Producers’

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