“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.”

The prestigious Wine Guide of ‘Comer La Vanguardia’ recognizes Aus Pét-Nat for its complexity, freshness and ancestral elaboration

A team of renowned sommeliers, tasters and specialized journalists, formed by Ferran Centelles, Meritxell Falgueras, María José Huertas, Alicia Estrada, Zoltan Nagy and Lluís Tolosa (director of the guide), are in charge of selecting “the 100 essential wines for this 2024”.

Amongst them is the AUS Pét-Nat from the Pujol-Busquets family, an ancestral wine made with Pansa Blanca variety and without added sulfites. “It is a dry and refreshing sparkling wine, slightly bitter and herbaceous in the palate, where the green almond flavors are a great highlight. This winemaking method gives it complexity and structure. The natural wines from Celler de les Aus should not be missing in your home if you want to expand your knowledge and enjoy exciting oenological experiences”, describes Zoltan Nagy about the wine, which has been awarded 92 points.

The guide recognizes the wines chosen on the basis of various criteria, including red and white native grape varieties, international grape varieties, trend-setters and winemaking methods, amongst others.

Meet Mireia Pujol-Busquets, co-owner and second generation of Alta Alella. Mireia narrates her first contacts with the world of wine, the influence of her parents, her commitment to sustainability and the adaptation of viticulture to climate change. She also explores the creation of Celler de les Aus, the winery dedicated to wines and sparkling wines without added sulfites, and the importance of wine tourism for the winery, offering unique experiences for wine lovers.

“They have influenced me a lot in a good way: they have taught me to value and love our territory and to develop a project in a place with a wine tradition, particularly instilling in me the value of recovering the history of the place.”

Cupatges, the Catalan online media dedicated to wine and gastronomy, publishes an extensive report on Mireia Pujol-Busquets and her role in the Alta Alella winery. Territory, quality and sustainability are the three pillars on which the journalist, Lourdes López, focuses.

“Mireia Pujol-Busquets, deputy director of the winery and member of the second generation, is the woman in front. She is a leading and determined woman who defends that this is her place, her vineyard, her home and her family’s. She has a bee in her bonnet about a major challenge for the future: to make constantly better wines that represent the territory, honest and well made. And all this, while taking care of this beautiful landscape where the winemaking cooperative movement was born at the beginning of the 20th century; where sustainability is imperative”, the journalist states.

This is the first in a series of articles entitled “Women winemakers: the wine revolution of the territory”, which begins today on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024.

Alta Alella is one of the 15 wineries that produce their cava entirely on the property, out of the more than 300 wineries that are part of the appellation

The journalist Paz Álvarez highlights in El País Gastro “The 15 ‘Pata Negra’ families of cava”, referring to the 15 wineries that hold the quality and traceability stamp Integral Producer. Among them is Alta Alella, owned by the Pujol-Busquets family. “This is the result of our passion, which has led us to live next to our vineyards and turn it into a special place,” Mireia Pujol-Busquets explains to Álvarez.