The report “Les filles dels cellers” (Daughters of the Wineries) by Cuina magazine presents nine young women, all under 40, who have decided to continue the family legacy in the world of wine. Journalist Margalida Ripoll describes how these young entrepreneurs, with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility, have faced the challenges of working in their family wineries, despite the difficulties of keeping the business alive in a sector full of obstacles.

Mireia Pujol-Busquets, director of Alta Alella Winery, highlights in her interview with Ripoll the importance of maintaining the family legacy: “The effort my parents made has been titanic,” and reaffirms her conviction to move forward in defending what her parents started.

In addition to their passion for the land and wine, these women “are aware of the major challenges ahead, such as climate change and shifts in the Catalan wine market,” writes Ripoll. Nevertheless, the protagonists of the report face these challenges with determination and optimism, and “are perfectly prepared to lead this path,” she assures.

Alta Alella’s long-aged organic cavas have taken center stage in the article “Aged Wines, the Legend of Time”, published by Vivir el Vino, one of Spain’s leading wine magazines. The feature, written by Vanesa Viñolo, highlights the ability of sparkling wines to evolve over time, gaining complexity, elegance and depth—and showcases two of our most iconic cavas as prime examples.

The two featured wines are true collector’s gems from the Pujol-Busquets family: Alta Alella Mirgin Exeo Evolució+ 2004 and Alta Alella 10 Gran Reserva 2012, both representing our commitment to extended aging and the pure expression of terroir. In the words of Mireia Pujol-Busquets, second generation of the family: “These cavas break the myth that sparkling wines should be consumed young, showing how they can develop complexity and elegance over the years.”

Alta Alella 10 Gran Reserva 2012 was named Best Sparkling Wine (Magnífico Espumoso) 2024 by the Vivir el Vino Guide, cementing its prestige within the Spanish wine scene.

Organic cavas with long aging and a unique character

With organic vineyards nestled in the heart of the Serralada de Marina Natural Park and the distinctive sauló soil—offering exceptional natural acidity—Alta Alella continues to prove that artisanal winemaking and environmental respect can produce cavas with remarkable aging potential and unmistakable personality.

At Barcelona Wine Week (BWW), DO Cava organized the master tasting “The Wonderful World of Long Ageing in Cava: How Post-Disgorgement Influences It”, led by two key figures in the industry: Carlos González, director of Guía Peñín, and Javier Luengo, its editor. The session explored the impact of post-disgorgement ageing on cava’s evolution and complexity, featuring some of the best examples of this ageing technique.

Amongst the wines tasted, our Alta Alella 10 collectible cava stood out with an exceptional score of 97 points for the bottle with the longest post-disgorgement ageing, and 95 points for the most recent disgorgement. Experts confirmed with this difference the theory that the longer the post-disgorgement ageing, the better the maturation, highlighting significant improvements in complexity and expressiveness. According to the panel, “it is not the oldest vintage, but it is the one that gives the greatest sensation of ageing, an ageing process that adds complexity and multiple layers, both in aroma and on the palate”. This highlights the vast potential of long-aged Cava beyond the traditional ageing on lees.

Having Alta Alella 10 featured in this tasting is a testament to its uniqueness and excellence, reinforcing our commitment to quality and the role of time in crafting sparkling wines with character and depth. Alta Alella 10 is the ‘Gran Vin’-inspired cava from the Pujol-Busquets family, a cava meant to be cherished, evolve over time, and enjoyed at its perfect moment.

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.