CAVA
HOUSE 1551
History
Codorníu's history
The winery dates back to this date, making it the oldest winery in Spain.
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Our beginnings
Marriage between the heiress Anna Codorníu and the winegrower Miquel Raventós.
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First bottle
Josep Raventós creates the first bottle of cava using the Traditional Method in Spain.
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Codorníu's growth
Manuel Raventós gives a great boost to cava and to Codorníu as a major producer.
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Sant Sadurní
The construction of the wine cellars in Sant Sadurni is planned. Architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch is in charge of the design and construction of the winery. Together with Gaudí, Puig i Cadafalch was one of the most outstanding representatives of the great Catalan modernist architectural school.
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Pioneers in advertising
A modernist poster competition is held to advertise Codorníu, featuring great artists of the Catalan avant-garde.
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Codorníu's new Wine Cellars
Inauguration of the new Cavas Codorníu, a landmark of Catalan modernism.
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On television
At this time our first TV commercial is aired.
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National Historic Monument
Our cellars, a jewel of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture, have been declared a national historic monument for their cultural interest.
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Anna de Codorníu
Our most iconic cava made from Chardonnay grapes is born.
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Introducing the rosé
Creation of our first rosé cava made from Pinot Noir grapes.
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Reina Mª Cristina Blanc de Noirs
We created the first white cava made with Pinot Noir.
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Ars Collecta
Launch of our Prestige range of cavas.
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Qualified site cellars
Our vineyards have been awarded the distinction of Paraje Calificado, due to the exceptional quality of our land, producing the best grapes.
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Our transition to organic
In order to take care of the planet, we have started the transition to organic for all our vineyards, which we will be certified in 2024.
EXPERTISE BRUNO COLOMER
Chosen as the best sparkling winemaker at the 2021 Bacchus Awards, the technical director of Codorníu, Bruno Colomer, applies all his passion for the elaboration of cavas in each phase of the production process, thus ensuring a product with fragrances and flavors impossible to imitate.
