The Winery Codorníu of Cava

Winery Codorníu
The winery offers 117 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This estate is part of the Codorníu Raventós.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Cava.
It is located in Cava
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The Winery Codorníu is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 117 wines for sale in of Cava to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Codorníu Estate, located in the Cava wine region of Spain, is one of the country's most prestigious and oldest wine destinations. Founded in 1551, this internationally renowned historical winery magnificently spans more than 3000 hectares of vineyards. Stretching across picturesque landscapes of valleys and hills, the vineyard is known for its production of superior quality sparkling wine, better known as cava. The Codorníu Estate is in fact one of the world's largest producers of cava, and has greatly contributed to the international recognition of this distinctive sparkling wine. As you tour the estate, you will be fascinated by the stunning architecture of the cellars, designed by the Catalan modernist architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. The cellar, also known as the "cathedral of cava", is a spectacular network of underground tunnels where an invaluable collection of vintages rests. Beyond the production of cava, the Codorníu Estate also has a long tradition in the production of still wines. Their grape varieties include a variety of native and international varieties, including Xarel·lo, Parellada and Macabeu. What clearly sets the Codorníu Estate apart is its unceasing commitment to excellence and innovation. The winery boasts one of the leading research and development teams in Spanish viticulture, which tirelessly works to optimize winemaking and viticulture techniques. Visiting the Codorníu Estate is an unforgettable experience.

Top Winery Codorníu wines

Looking for the best Winery Codorníu wines in Cava among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Codorníu wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Codorníu wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Codorníu

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Codorníu

How Winery Codorníu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of paella josé style, tuna wraps or fish soup.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Codorníu

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Codorníu. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, cream or citrus. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Codorníu. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Codorníu

  • 2007With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 1995With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Codorníu.

  • Xarel-lo
  • Parellada
  • Macabeo
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Monastrell

Discovering the wine region of Cava

Spain's star traditional-method sparkler, the Iberian equivalent of Champagne. Three Catalan grapes blended: Macabeo (apple, freshness), Xarel-lo (body and herbaceous notes), Parellada (elegance and floral finesse). Chardonnay and Pinot Noir also allowed. From fruit-driven Brut to Gran Reserva (30 months on lees) with brioche and toasted notes.

95% Catalan around Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. ~240 M bottles/year. The Spanish aperitif with unbeatable value for money.

The top white wines of Winery Codorníu

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Codorníu

How Winery Codorníu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta with arrabiata, shrimp in coconut milk or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Codorníu

On the nose the white wine of Winery Codorníu. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Codorníu. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Codorníu

  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Codorníu.

  • Albariño
  • Viura

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

The top red wines of Winery Codorníu

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Codorníu

How Winery Codorníu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), bean soup and spaghetti (traditional andalusian dish) or duck breast with orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Codorníu

On the nose the red wine of Winery Codorníu. often reveals types of flavors of oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Codorníu. is a .

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Codorníu

  • 2014With an average score of 3.25/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.21/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Codorníu.

  • Tempranillo
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Bold

A wine with a smooth texture reminiscent of fats.

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Planning a wine route in the of Cava? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Codorníu.

Discover the grape variety: Monastrell

Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), candied cherry, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, leather, liquorice and animal notes. Fine ageing potential, high-alcohol solar wines. Star of Jumilla DO, Yecla DO, Bullas DO and Alicante DO in south-eastern Spain. Spanish synonym for Mediterranean mourvèdre, identity signature of sunny Spain.