These are the best Catalan wines of 2025

The wine world gathered on Friday night at the Casal Theater in Vilafranca del Penedès to attend the 13th edition of the Vinari Awards, the Catalan wine competition. This event awards silver, gold, and grand gold medals in various categories, as well as special prizes, such as Best Wine of 2025, which this year went to Gran Murallas from the Torres family, and Best Sparkling Wine, which went to Corpinnat Maria Bernet from the Júlia Ber winery. We review each of the awards.

The award for best winery went to Vallformosa, as this Penedès winery with 160 years of history was recognized with a total of 13 medals—seven gold and six silver. The award for lifetime achievement went to Joan Juvé Santacana, born in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia in 1942, president of Juvé & Camps and one of the most prominent and beloved figures in the world of cava. The third generation of a lineage dedicated to sparkling wine, he joined the family business at a very young age, where he has combined his passion for vineyards and oenology with a solid commercial and strategic vision.

Let's not kid ourselves; many consumers choose wine by its label, so this is no small category. The award for best label went to Ethèric Blanc de Noirs, from Vinyes d'Olivardots (DO Empordà). Ethèric is the personal project of Carlota Pena, second generation of the Empordà winery Vinyes d'Olivardots. The award for best organic project went to Espelt Viticultors. Celler Espelt has made sustainability the central pillar of its project, with an ecological and regenerative viticulture that protects the unique landscape between Albera and Cap de Creus, reduces environmental impact, and promotes biodiversity.

Grameimpulsohas won the award for the best vineyard restoration initiative. The Santa Coloma de Gramenet City Council, through the municipal company Grameimpuls, has launched the La Vinya d'en Sabater winemaking project. The objective of this initiative is to restore vineyard cultivation, which was very present in the city a few years ago when it was a rural village. The land chosen for the plantation, located in the Torribera complex, was donated by the Barcelona Provincial Council and is part of an area formerly known as the Sabater vineyard. The project includes the experimental planting of four grape varieties: Garnacha, Garrut (red), Pasata, and Picapoll (white).

Master of Wine Álvaro Ribalta has received the Vinari Award for the International Promotion of Catalan Wine. Born in Barcelona, ​​Ribalta is the most recent Spanish Master of Wine, a recognition he earned in 2021. In the same class, he was also awarded the prestigious Bollinger Medal, which recognizes the best wine taster. His career in the wine world was consolidated during the fifteen years he lived in London, where he developed professionally in various areas of the industry, from hospitality to distribution.

The whole list

Best Wine of 2025

Great Walls, 2020, by the Torres Family (DO Conca de Barberà)

Best Sparkling Wine of 2025

Maria Bernet, 2014, from the Julia Bernet Winery (Corpinnado)

Young whites

Great Gold

• Viñedos del Grao, white grenache, 2024, Josep Vicens Winery (DO Terra Alta)

Gold medal

• Anais, muscat, 2024, Bodega U MES U (DO Penedès)

• Comabella 2024, Bodega Aymar (DO Catalunya)

• Freyé Parellada Muscat, 2024, Vallformosa (DO Penedés) Silver Medal

• Pasa Blanca Muscat, 2024, Masía Can Roda (DO Alella)

• Cabo de Pera, white grenache, 2024, Vallformosa (DO Terra Alta)

• Fargas Fargas Blancas 2024, Bodega

• NOS blanco de noirs, 2024, Bodegas Unió (DO Montsant)

• Valentina de Exibis, 2024, Can Serra dels Exibis (DO Pla de Bages)

Breezy whites

Great Gold

• El Ninot de Bellotes Blanc, 2023, Rialla Winery (DO Terra Alta)

Gold medal

• Courage of Cal Pagès 2024, El Antiguo Almacén Winery (DOQ Priorat)

• Nos Macabeo Brisado 2024, Bodegas Unión (DO Terra Alta)

• Solista Garnacha Blanca Brisat 2

Silver Medal

• Contrapaso Blanco, 2024, Viñas de los Aspres (DO Empordà)

• Señor Cartuja rojo, 2023, Bodega Pallarades (DO Tarragona)

• Joncaria, 2023, Bodega Pere Guardiola (DO 2024, Bodega Castelló Murphy (DO Empordà)

• Origin, 2024, Orto Vins Winery (DO Montsant)

Crianza whites

Great Gold

• Laquarta Blanc 2nd Year Vinyes Velles, 2023, Sant Josep Vins (DO Terra Alta)

Gold medal

• Agaliu, 2023, L'Olivera (DO Costers del Segre)

• Cultivare Blanco, xarel·lo, 2020, Vallformosa (DO Penedès)

• Gamberro blanco 2023~ Moderno Silver Medal

• Agua de Luz, 2022, Bodega Vall Llach (DOQ Priorat)

• Espurlent, 2023, Bodega El Vinyer (DO Costers del Segre)

• Finca la Novena, 2023, Vins • Finca Viladellops Selección Tres Xarel·los 2023, Finca Viladellops (DO Penedès)

• Gran Reserva Blanco, 2019, Castillo del Remedio (DO Costers del Segre)

2023, Atavus Priorat (DOQ Priorat)

• Lafou los Amelers 2023, Bodega Lafou (DO Terra Alta)

• La Soledad, 2022, Bodegas Maset (DO Penedès) ~BK_SLT_LNA2 • Labrador (DO Empordà)

• El Lago Vinos de Postal Espolla, 2020, Bodega Cooperativa de Espolla (DO Empordà)

• Xarelista, 2023, Mas Bertran Viticultors (DO Penedès) ~BK_S Rosé wines

Great Gold

• Giné Rosat 2024, Buil&Giné (DOQ Priorat)

Gold medal

• Lola Bel 2024, Las Viñas del Convento (DO Terra Alta)

• Euforia, 2024, Bodegas Maset (DO Penedès)

• Freyé Syrah Sumoll, 2024, Vallformosa (DO Silver Medal

• 3 Weeks Rosado, 2024, Bodega Carviresa (DO Costers del Segre)

• Duque de Foix Cabernet Rosado 2024, Covides (DO Penedès)

• Mallolet rosé, 202

• Segura Viudas Tribute Rosado, 2023, Freixenet Group (DO Catalunya)

• Ullones 2024, Oliveda Group (DO Empordà)

Young blacks

Great Gold

• Castillo de Oro Red Wine, drilled, 2024, Castillo de Oro (DO Conca de Barberà)

Gold medal

• Nos Friends & Fun, 2024, Bodegas Unió (DO Montsant)

• Porrera Vino de Vila Negre, 2024, Bodega Vall Llach (DOQ Priorat)

• Sot Neral Syrah, 2024

Silver Medal

• Bodega Experimental 10 Syrah Negro 2024, Covides (DO Penedès)

• Coca y Fitó Desnudo, 2024, Coca y Fitó (DO Montsant)

• The Strains of the Green Way 20

• Naturaleza Garnacha Negra, 2024, Bodegas Maset (DO Penedès)

• Olla Negra 2024, Bodegas Unió (DO Montsant)

Black breeding

Great Gold

• Los Pájaros, 2022, Capçanes Winery (DO Montsant)

Gold medal

• Malaveïna, 2022, Perelada (DO Empordà)

• Ritmo Negro 2022, Ritmo Bodega (DOQ Priorat)

• Cerro de las Abejas 2022, Finca Viladellops Silver Medal

• Acústico Negro, 2022, Acústico Bodega (DO Montsant)

• Expresión Varietal Garnacha Peluda, 2021, Bodega Balart (DO Terra Alta)

• Finca Barqueres, 2022, Castell

• Finca Masdeneres 2021, Bodega Gerisena (DO Empordà)

• Freyé Syrah Tempranillo, 2023, Vallformosa (DO Penedès)

• Jaspe Negro, 2021, Coca y Fitó de Orto 2022, Orto Vins (DO Montsant)

• More from Cazador Vino de Paraje 2023, Vall Llach Winery (DOQ Priorat)

• Freyé Syrah Tempranillo, 2023, Vallformosa (DOQ Penedès) 2022, Bodegas Mas Alta (DOQ Priorat)

• Villa Closa Garnacha Peluda, 2022, La Botera Winery (DOQ Terra Alta)

Black guards

Great Gold

• Great Walls, 2020, Familia Torres (DO Conca de Barberà)

Gold medal

• Clos Monlleó, 2012, Sangenís y Vaqué (DOQ Priorat)

• Exibis La Rasa, 2020, Can Serra dels Exibis (DO Pla de Bages)

• Roc Nu, 2013, Clos

Silver Medal

• Alma de Cal Pagès, 2020, Bodega El Antiguo Almacén (DOQ Priorat)

• Auditorium 2019, Acústico Bodega (DO Montsant)

• Coma Vella, 2020, Mas d'

• Domenio Trepat 2019, Bodegas Domenys (DO Conca de Barberà)

• Las Costumbres 2020, Las Viñas del Convento (DO Terra Alta)

• La Carrerada, 2019, Bodega Orto Eres Vino de Vila, 2019, Bodega Joan Simó (DOQ Priorat)

• Mas La Plana, 2019, Familia Torres (DO Penedès)

• Mas Llunes Finca Butarós, 2019, Mas Llunes, Viñas y Bodegas (DO Empord Cel, 2016, Bodegas Pere Ventura (DOQ Priorat)

• Milennium, 2020, Bodega Xavier Clua (DO Terra Alta)

• Pleret 2015, Buil&Giné (DOQ Priorat) ~BK_00 (DOQ Priorat)

• Viñas Viejas Cariñena 1153, 2018, Bodega Gritelles (DO Montsant)

• Viñas Viejas de Samsó 2019, Vines Domènech (DO Montsant)

Young sparkling rosés

Great Gold

• Planas Albareda Cava Rosado, 2023, Planas Albareda (DO Cava)

Gold medal

• Gran Barón Bruto Rosé, 2024, Vallformosa (DO Cava)

• Roger Goulart Coral Bruto Rosé, 2023, Roger Goulart (DO Cava)

• Vallformosa Classic Bruto Rosé, 20

Silver Medal

• Cava Brut Rosé Almendro Origen, 2023, Bodegas Almendro Civill (DO Cava)

• Mistinguett Brut Rose, 2024, Vallformosa (DO Cava)

• Recoda Brut Rosé, 2

• Rimarts Martinez Rosé, 2023, Cavas Rimarts (DO Cava)

• Roger Goulart Brut Rosé Millesimé, 2023, Roger Goulart (DO Cava)

Grand Reserve Rosé Sparkling Wines

Great Gold

• Amor Nature by Jovani Caja, 2022, Cava Jovani (DO Cava)

Gold medal

• Duran Rosé Gran Reserva, 2020, Ramon Canals (DO Cava)

• Pinot Noir Reserva Brut, 2022, Jaume Giró Giró (DO Cava)

• Rara Avis Ardea Brut Rosé, 202

Silver Medal

• Cava Reverté Rosé Reserva Brut Nature, 2021, Bodega Reverté (DO Cava)

• Robellados Reserva Imperial Rosé Brut, 2022, Rovellats (DO Cava)

• Solo Vida Rosé2

• Sumarroca Brut Reserva Rosé, 2022, Sumarroca (DO Cava)

• Vilarnau Rosé Delicat, 2022, Cavas Vilarnau (DO Cava)

Young white sparkling wines

Great Gold

• Cava Castell d'Or Brut, 2023, Castell d'Or (DO Cava)

Gold medal

• Cygnus Albireo Brut, 2023, U MES U (DO Cava)

• Mistinguett Brut, 2024, Vallformosa (DO Cava)

• Segura Viudas Brut, 2024, Grupo Frente Silver Medal

• AB Origine Brut Eco, 2023, Giró Ribot (DO Cava)

• Castillo de Oro Brut Organic, 2023, Castillo de Oro (Do Cava)

• Castillo de Oro Cava Brut Nature, 2

• Rimarts Brut 18, 2023, Cavas Rimarts (DO Cava)

• Segura Viudas Lavit Brut Nature, 2024, Grupo Freixenet (DO Cava)

Reserve white sparkling wines

Great Gold

• Raventós Rosell Heredad, 2022, Raventós Rosell (DO Cava)

Gold medal

• Ancestral Macabeo Viña las Piedras, 2022, Can León de Vilanoveta (DO Penedès)

• Lacrima Baccus Heredad Brut Guarda, 2022, Bardinet Wines (DO Cava)

• Vilar Vilarnau (DO Cava)

Silver Medal

• Cava Reserva Brut Nature Almendro Origen, 2022, Bodegas Almendro Civill (DO Cava)

• Balma, 2022, Mas Bertran Viticultores (DO Penedès)

• Cava Brut Nature Reserva2,

• Carles Andreu Brut, 2022, Carles Andreu Winery (DO Cava)

• Portillo Blanco de Trepat Brut Reserva, 2022, Vinícola del Sarral (DO Cava)

• Cosetania2 Cava Brut Cava)

• Full Moon Night Reserva Brut Nature, 2022, Freixa Rigau (DO Cava)

• Buds premier Brut, 2022, Cavas Rovellats (DO Cava)

• Segura Viudas Premium Brut

Gran Reserva white sparkling wines

Great Gold

• The Full 2020, Viader Winery (Corpinnado)

Gold medal

• Grandfather Pau, 2021, Bodegas Maset (DO Cava)

• Miquel Pons Brut Nature Reserva, 2021, Cavas Miquel Pons (DO Cava)

• Seal - Gran Reserva Brut Nature, 20

Silver Medal

• Antoni Canals Cupada Selección, 2020, Cavas Canales Navidad (DO Cava)

• Blancher Reserva Nature, 2020, Blancher Capdevila Pujol (DO Cava)

• Cava Mítico 1908, 20

• Mascaró Indomito Blanco de Noirs, 2020, Antonio Mascaro (DO Cava)

• Vintage, 2021, Bodegas Maset (DO Cava)

• Gran Reserva Limitada, 2020, Ramon Canals Barrica, 2021, Vallformosa (DO Cava)

Long-aging white sparkling wines

Great Gold

• Maria Bernet, corpinnado, 2014, Júlia Bernet Winery

Gold medal

• 1915 by C&M, 2019, Bodega Canals y Munné (DO Cava)

• Duran 5v Gran Reserva, 2010, Bodega Ramon Canals (DO Cava)

• Selecto, 2015, Caves

Silver Medal

• Aviñón La Ticota, 2017, Cavas Aviñón (DO Cava)

• Claror Paraje Calificado Can Prats, 2016, Vinos El Cep (DO Cava)

• El Corral Cremat, 2014,

• Guilera Musivari, 2007, Cavas Guilera (DO Cava)

• Laia, 2012, Wines and Cavas Joan Segura Pujadas (DO Cava)

• Llopart Ex Vite, 2015, Llopart Original 1887, 2014, Llopart (Corpinnat)

• Maria Bernet, 2016, Winery Júlia Bernet (Corpinnat)

• Maria Rigol Ordi Microtiraje 9, 2013, Maria Rigol Ordi(DO Cava Milenio, 2019, Maria Rigol Ordi (DO Cava)

• Oriol Rossell Gran Propiedad Enoteca Familiar, 2008, Cava Oriol Rossell (DO Cava)

• Oriol Rossell Reserva Property, 2

• Rimarts Gran Reserva Magnum Montse, 2018, Cavas Rimarts (DO Cava)

• Robert J. Mur Signature, 2015, Bodegas Most Doré (DO Cava)

• Rovellats Gran Reserva Extra Brut Collection

• Sabaté and Coca Reserva Familiar, 2015, Zapaté and Coca (Corpinnado)

• Teresa Blancher, 2014, Blancher Capdevila Pujol (DO Cava)

• Tres Naves Brut Nature Reserva, 20

• Viñedos Can Sala, 2015, Ferrer Wines (DO Cava)

Sweet, rancid and dessert wines

Great Gold

• Capmany Tower, Pere Guardiola Winery (DO Empordà)

Gold medal

• Airam, Espelt Viticultors (DO Empordà)

• Sol y Serena, Bodega Molino de Rué (DO Tarragona)

• Solera 1931 Espolla - Garnacha de Empordà, Bodega Espolla (DO Empordà) Silver Medal

• Gamberrillo white, Modernista Bodega (DO Terra Alta)

• Gamberrillo red, Modernista Bodega (DO Terra Alta)

• Grenache from Empordà Solera, Mas Llunes, Viñas y Bodegas (DO Empordà)

del Convento (DO Terra Alta)

• Mas de La Pansa - Dulce de Trepat, Mas de La Pansa (DO Conca de Barberà)

• Raisin Wine, Viñas de los Aspres Winery (DO Empordà)