Located in the Comtats de Barcelona—Valls d’Anoia Foix subzone of D.O. Cava, just 20km from the Mediterranean coast Cava Avinyó is set apart from the rest by their spirit of innovation, respect for traditions, and drive for constant self-improvement. Their wines have always far exceeded the standards set by the D.O., even with the recent adoption of higher thresholds. All of their Cavas are de Guarda Superior, which mandates vintage-dated wines that undergo at least 18 months bottle aging, from minimum 10 year old, organically-farmed vineyards with 10,000kg/h yields. Avinyó is also an Elaborador Integral, attesting to the fact that everything, from vineyard to bottle, is done on site (akin to Récoltant-Manipulant in Champagne)—one of only 14 such producers in the D.O.
The winery is located in the Catalan countryside, in the remote village of Avinyonet del Penedès, where the Esteve family can trace their history back to 1597 in the very same farmhouse, named Can Fontanals. This traditional dwelling shares its name to the surrounding estate vineyards, which in turn provide the grapes for this ambitious cuvée. ‘Can Fontanals’ is a special and uniquely pure representation of the family’s most treasured vineyards: La Font de la Canya provides xarel•lo, while macabeo comes from La Caseta. Crisp and clean, with green stone fruit, sweet cream, and juicy citrus, it is a ready partner for fried seafood, ceviche, and summer vegetables. For a non-dosage wine, ‘Can Fontanals’ features tremendously satisfying body and weight, evidence of the family’s winemaking chops and vineyard quality.
The label depicts actual traditional Catalan tiles hand-painted by celebrated artisan and family matriarch, Fina Via, specifically created to commemorate this release. ‘Can Fontanals’ is emblematic of everything that is essential to Avinyó. The estate is one of the most welcoming, creative, and genuine places one could ever enter into, and this wine evokes that same sense. Like Avinyó’s lauded ‘La Ticota’ Cava Gran Reserva, it represents a leap in cava quality, precision, and vineyard site transmission. And like all things Avinyó, De Maison’s longest partner, this bottle is the result of work, time, passion, and integrity—now all you have to do is open and enjoy with friends.
Region
Catalonia
Appellation
DO Cava—Valls d’Anoia-Foix, Comtats de Barcelona
Village
Avinyonet del Penedès
Site
Can Fontanals
Vineyards
La Font de la Canya, La Caseta
Elevation
250-275m
Grapes
70% Xarel•lo / 30% Macabeo
Vine Age
Planted between 1987-1991
Soil
Sandy loam and calcareous clay
Fermentation
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks
Secondary Fermentation
Método Tradicional with estate licor de tiraje
Aging
At least 24 months on the lees in bottle
Farming
Certified Organic
Dosage
Zero
Vegan
Yes
ABV
12%
Pack Size
12x750mL