The first stage of the Cava Interpretation Centre underway
Work on historic building in Sant Sadurní will finish soon. The museum will be dedicated to the history of cava and the home town of Catalonia’s most renowned drink.
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The Catalan cava industry sold a record number of 244 million bottles last year
Thanks to exports, 2010 was a great year for the Catalan cava industry. The total revenue reached 1,031 million euros, 10.87% more than 2009.
The Catalan wine giant Torres increased its turnover by 11.5% in 2010 but profits are “minimal”
The well-known Catalan wine brand Torres that is available in supermarkets all over Europe exported 72% of its production in 2010. The company registered a turn-over of 205 million euros, 11.5% more than in 2009.
Cava sector expects to sell 36 million bottles this Christmas
The Christmas season makes up 39% of sales for the cava sector. The sector exports 60% of its production to countries such as Germany, England, Belgium, the United States and France.
Conca de Barberà opens a new centre for the promotion of its wine
The new centre was inaugurated this morning in Montblanc, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the DO’s Regulatory Board. The centre will be used for the promotion of DO Conca de Barberà wines.
Catalan wine favours quality over quantity
At the start of the new season, the wine sector hopes to win over restaurateurs and advisers in order to attract consumers and promote growth in domestic consumption.
2 U.S. restaurants awarded with Cartaví Internacional prize
The restaurants ‘B44’ of San Francisco and ‘Casa Mono’ of New York were recognised for the strong presence of Catalan wine on their menus.
High quality cava on show in Barcelona
Both small and large companies united to present their high quality cava. The event was a great success, bringing in thousands of professionals.
Catalan wine sector faces challenge of going beyond borders
Catalan wine cellars sell their products abroad in order to compensate the large difficulties they find in Catalonia. However, it is not always easy for small wine producers to make their way onto the big market. So how can they do it?
The Harvest Celebration, for the enjoyment and discovery of wine
Wine culture has taken roots in Catalonia. The Harvest Celebration and the Wine Museum of l'Espluga de Francolí (in Tarragona, south of Catalonia) are just 2 examples of this phenomenon.
New cultural and gastronomic route in the Catalan county of Garraf
The county of Garraf, 20 minutes South from Barcelona, has recently begun a new programme for tourists of the area, a route that combines elements of landscape, culture, and gastronomy. The itinerary includes panoramic views of the Garraf Natural Park and wine tasting, among other activities.
Wine from Alella, beyond Catalan borders
Wine from Alella, in the northern coast of Barcelona, captivates the public and goes beyond borders in this time of economic crisis.
Wine-growers expect 2010 to be one of the best vintages in years
This August, managers of Cellers de Raïmat in Lleida start the grape harvest hoping that a slow ripening process will produce a truly excellent vintage
To buy Catalan wines online, vinscatalans.cat
A wine shop from Vic (a city in the centre of Catalonia) sells Catalan wines online. The shop sells wines from Priorat, Penedès, Montsant, Costers del Segre, as well as ecological wines, among others.
Variety of soils a key element in achieving Priorat's extensive gamma in wine production
A new study on soil varieties in the Catalan county of Priorat might change the way wine is cultivated. As a result of this study, farmers will better know which types of wines they can produce on their land.