Codorníu Cuvée Original Semiseco Ecológico is an exceptional cava conceived using the traditional method according to the recipe of the first cuvée made by Josep Raventós in the 19th century. A semi-dry sparkling wine with organic certification and internationally recognized as one of the best wines in its category.
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Creators' opinion
Appearance: Pale yellow with very fine and persistent bubbles. Nose: Fruity aromas (Granny Smith apple) and floral notes like verbena, with sweet hints of fresh almond. Palate: Balanced, fresh, creamy, and with a long-lasting finish.
The winery
Located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Codorníu is the oldest producer of cavas in Spain, with origins dating back five centuries. The company is the seed of one of the most important wine groups in Europe, with fifteen iconic wineries spread across Spain, Argentina, and California, as well as 3,000 hectares of owned vineyards. It is the second-largest cava producer in Spain, with an output of 45 million bottles. Until the Carlyle group acquired the majority of its shares in 2018, it was the oldest family-owned business in the country. Behind it stand 18 generations of a family of winemakers.
The modern history of Codorníu began in 1872, when Josep Raventós Fatjó, after a trip to the Champagne region, produced his first cava using three local grape varieties (macabeo, xarel.lo, and parellada) following the traditional or 'champenoise' method of double fermentation. Since then, Codorníu has been producing its cavas in a group of buildings declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1976, designed in modernist style by architect Puig i Cadafalch. Codorníu exports nearly 45% of its production to almost a hundred countries worldwide.