The prestigious American magazine Wine Enthusiast has recognized six wines from Alta Alella and Celler de les Aus in its June–July 2025 issue, awarding them scores above 90 points. An acknowledgment that reinforces our vision of winemaking: organic, honest wines with a genuine sense of place, shaped by Sauló soils, proximity to the sea, and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Alta Alella wines – organic

Alta Alella PB 2023– 91 points
Critic Elaine Chukan Brown describes this 100% Pansa Blanca as a wine that “delivers the freshness, subtlety and enticing potential of Xarel·lo with notes of crisp apple, celery leaf, and a lengthy, sea fresh finish”. A review that highlights the authenticity of Pansa Blanca, the historic and autochthonous variety of the DO Alella.

Alta Alella GX Rosé 2023 – 91 points
Our rosé, made from red and hairy Grenache, also stood out for its singularity. Brown calls it “sea fresh, mineral, mouthwatering while also swirling with flavor: melon and mango, white herbs and stone fruits refresh through a crisp finish.” A delicate and vibrant Mediterranean take on Garnacha.

Alta Alella GX 2023 – 90 points
Our red Grenache received 90 points for being “juicy, fresh and mouthwatering, this flavorful and friendly red delivers flavors of red plum, mixed berries, fennel, and a touch of sweet vanilla,” according to Brown.

Celler de les Aus wines – organic and no-added sulphites

Tallarol 2022 – 92 points
Tallarol is a 100% Pansa Blanca fermented and aged for 6 months in concrete eggs (Oeuf de Beaune). Brown describes it as “bright, palate cleansing and intriguing. This still Xarel·lo from Catalonia relies on a lighter touch to the winemaking. The result brings together crisp apple, pithy citrus, and a pleasantly bitter herb note that are refreshing with the lightest tannic edge and a long sea-fresh finish.”

Orange 2022 – 91 points
Made from Pansa Blanca and the rare Pansa Rosada, this wine is described as “mouthwatering and intriguing”. “Apricot and gold in the glass, aromatic and fulsome. This distinctive wine brings together aromatic verve and unctuous mouthfeel with lightly palate cleansing tannin plus flavors of sweet citrus and celery salt”, adds Brown.

Merla 2022 – 91 points
Finally, our radical red: “Mouthwatering, juicy, and refreshing, this flavorful red combines black fruits and integrated spices, with mouthwatering acidity for an approachable, delicious wine,” writes Brown about this 100% Mataró (mourvèdre).

These ratings reward our ongoing commitment to respectful winemaking, with the goal of capturing the essence of the landscape in every bottle.

We’re starting the year with fantastic news: the Vivir el Vino 2025 guide, one of Spain’s most prestigious wine publications, has awarded outstanding ratings to seven Alta Alella wines and cavas. A recognition that fills us with pride and encourages us to keep crafting organic, high-quality wines that reflect our unique terroir.

The family’s collectible cava, Alta Alella 10 Gran Reserva 2014, received one of the highest scores with 98 points. As the guide describes it: “From the very first sniff, you know you’re in front of something different… and great. (…) A cava with plenty of rock and roll… the classic kind.”

Three more standout sparkling wines also earned top scores: MIRGIN EXEO Evolució+ 2004 (97 points), along with two Paraje Calificado Vallcirera cavas — MIRGIN EXEO 2017 (96 points) and MIRGIN OPUS 2019 (95 points).

Among the still wines, two whites stand out: CAU d’EN GENÍS 2022 and LANIUS 2021 (both awarded 94 points). The guide highlights the former for being “Exceptionally aromatic. (…) It has freshness, length, and beautifully reflects its granitic soils”. Rounding out the list is a special mention for DOLÇ MATARÓ 2021 (93 points), our sweet wine that celebrates the authenticity of the Mataró grape — one of the winery’s most distinctive and singular expressions.

Once again, our land speaks through every bottle. Thank you for being part of the journey.

Two wines from the Alta Alella winery have been highlighted with outstanding ratings in the August-October edition of the renowned Wine Enthusiast magazine. These are the cava Alta Alella Laietà Gran Reserva (94 points and editors’ choice mention) and the white wine Alta Alella Cau d’en Genís (93 points and ‘Hidden Gem’ mention). 

Alta Alella Laietà Gran Reserva: “This ballet slipper pink sparkler offers a nose of apricot, jasmine and rising bread dough. Vibrant flavors of Granny Smith apple and carambola mingle with notes of Turkish delight, white chocolate and a touch of slivered almond. Notes of lemon zest and almond blossom linger on the palate.” — Mike DeSimone

Alta Alella Cau d’en Genís: “Made with 100% Xarel-lo, this wine offers a nose of Bartlett pear and lemon blossom. Lemon permeates the palate alongside a lavish mouthfeel, lively acidity and flavors of Golden Delicious apple, honeysuckle and hints of white pepper and dried sage that linger into the finish.” — Mike DeSimone

Alta Alella consolidates its position amongst the best sparkling wines in the country with 4 cavas on the podium and several wines improving their ratings.

Up to 15 references of the winery have obtained +90 points and will be featured at the Salón Peñín in Madrid on November 18th and 19th, 2024.

These excellent results encourage us to continue to work hard and to head into the next vintage with even greater enthusiasm.

We are proud to announce that Alta Alella has once again been recognized in the prestigious Peñín Guide 2025. We particularly highlight four of our cavas, which have shined on the podium: Alta Alella 10 2012 (97 points), Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Evolució+ 2004 (96 points), Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2017 (96 points) and Alta Alella Mirgin Opus Paraje Calificado Vallcirera 2019 (95 points). Outstanding results that have been increasing in each edition since the last few years, consolidating Alta Alella’s position as a benchmark for the best sparkling wines.

In addition, another 11 references of the winery have been rated with 90 points or more. A significant achievement that encourages us to continue working with dedication and passion in the production of high quality and honest wines, committed to the territory. Wines and cavas that not only delight the palate, but also reflect the terroir of the Alella area, where the sandy granitic soil of Sauló, the Mediterranean Sea and the Serralada de Marina Natural Park are the main characters.

The other wines highlighted in the guide are:

• Alta Alella Laietà 2019 = 94 points
• Alta Alella Laietà Rosé 2019 = 92 points
• Alta Alella Mirgin 2020 = 92 points
• Alta Alella Mirgin Rosé 2020 = 90 points
• Alta Alella Dolç de Neu 2023 = 94 points
• Alta Alella Lanius 2021 = 92 points
• Alta Alella Cau d’en Genís 2022 = 92 points
• Alta Alella d’en Genís Cau 2021 = 92 points
• Alta Alella Dolç Mataró 2021 = 91 points
• Alta Alella GX 2023 = 90 points

All of them will be available for tasting at the Salón Peñín de los Mejores Vinos de España to be held on November 18th and 19th, where only wines rated with +90 points by the guide will be presented.

The Peñín Guide, a reference for amateurs and professionals, has evaluated 9,800 wines in its 2025 edition, and will be available in bookstores from October.

Tapas honors the most outstanding wineries in the different Spanish regions and selects Alta Alella and Mirgin representing Catalonia

Tapas magazine presented on June 10th the first edition of the T del Vino Awards, with a selection of “17 essential wines in any good wine cellar”, amongst which Alta Alella Mirgin is included. Each of these wines recognizes one winery per Autonomous Community of Spain, “with the potential to become a national and world wine reference”, according to the organization.

The award-winning wines have been selected by a jury composed of prominent sommeliers from each autonomous community.

During the ceremony, held at the Hotel Santo Mauro in Madrid, the first edition of the ‘Tapas Guide: 365 wines to toast all year round’ was presented, an initiative that follows on from the six previous editions of the Tapas Guide dedicated to gastronomy.