Cava, Castells & Calçots – the last six weeks have been characterized by the spanish way of life. In addition to cava, she could not miss two regional traditions: the impressive human towers, up to 11 storeys high, whose art the Spanish have mastered here and which are called “castells”, and the annual “calçotadas”, where friends and family get together outdoors, grilling spring onions and eating them with their hands with a special sauce. A real event and always a delicious pleasure.

Speaking of delicious: in the Penedès, this is above all the cava. Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is the heart of the Cava region and the Segura Viudas winery is also located not far from the town. Like Schloss Johannisberg, Segura Viudas is an independent brand of the Henkell-Freixenet group and its products are found in the premium segment. Mainly, they produce cava from the region’s three leading grape varieties Xarel-lo, Parellada and Macabeo in the caves beneath the old manor house, which are up to 16 meters deep. Over the last few weeks, you could feel that the season is gradually starting at Segura Viudas with the spring. Several events and wine tastings are planned for the summer in the vineyards, the sunny courtyard and the time-honored walls dating back to the 11th century.

The similarities between Schloss Johannisberg and Segura Viudas are interesting, such as the eventful history or the nature-oriented work in the vineyard, where fertilizers and insecticides are avoided, and value is placed on an intact ecosystem. To introduce the Spanish colleagues to the world of Schloss Johannisberg, Lilian organized a total of five presentations followed by a wine tasting. This active exchange was extremely inspiring and allowed both sides to learn from each other and gather new ideas. It’s great to see connections being made between the different wineries in the group, creating a sense of community.

We highly recommend a visit to the Penedès to all wine enthusiasts and lovers of Schloss Johannisberg! The region impresses with its versatility, as it offers beautiful beaches, lively towns and extensive nature with mountains. And you can be sure that our colleagues from Segura Viudas and Freixenet will welcome you with spanish warmth.

Discover more at The home of good taste for 800 years | Segura Viudas und Cava Freixenet, líder mundial en cava de calidad | Freixenet España.

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