2021 Textures de Pedra Blanc de Noirs, Raventós i Blanc

• Style: Salmon-hued sparkling, mineral-driven
• Taste: Stone fruit, cherry, dried apricot with citrus snap
• Food: Shellfish, soft cheeses, salads
• Occasion: Aperitivo, date night, celebration
• Serve: Chilled; 12.5% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Salmon-coloured with genuine depth, this sparkling unwinds across strawberry and dried apricot, with pear and peach pushing through. The mineral backbone—stone and citrus snap—speaks to ancient calcareous soils. On the palate, cherries and blackberries arrive with baked-apple gentleness; the mousse is fine and integrated, acidity cutting through to a satisfying, mineral finish. A wine that tastes older and more deliberate than its years suggest.

The Winery — Raventós i Blanc

One of Spain's most historic winemaking families, with viticultural tradition stretching to 1497, Raventós i Blanc pioneered Spain's traditional-method sparkling in 1872. Today, Pepe Raventós leads the estate, committed to conveying their viticultural heritage and expressing the strength of their land. In 2012, they departed the Cava DO to work independently within Conca del Riu Anoia, where 50 hectares now benefit from biodynamic practices across mountain-shaped soils. The 2021 vintage, though drought-stressed, saw the vineyard's elevation (200 metres on Turó del Serral) and water reserves ensure balanced ripening, yielding tight but concentrated, healthy fruit. Four years on lees in bottle, hand-harvested, indigenous yeast in cement—traditional method serves the grapes, not credential-chasing.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

The blend itself tells the story: Xarel-lo Vermell (50%), Bastard Negre (25%) and Sumoll (25%) are Catalan grapes rarely seen together outside their home region, bringing textured earthiness that separates this from broader sparkling wine categories. Pair it with shellfish, soft cheeses, or simply as an aperitivo where its mineral precision won't be overshadowed. Vegan and organic. Explore our curated selection of Spain's distinctive expressions and discover more distinctive producers from Catalonia's finest corner of the Mediterranean.