The Wine CEO Podcast Episode #171: 21st Generation Winemaker & Great Great Grandson of Spanish Sparkling Wine

Can you imagine your family doing something for 21 generations?! The Raventos family can! They have been making wine in Northern Spain for hundreds of years and the current owner/ operator Pepe is determined to continue this amazing legacy. Not only are they one of the oldest wineries in the world, but he is also the great great grandson of the father of Spanish sparkling wine! In today's episode, Sarah interviews Pepe about the Penedes region, why he left the Cava DO, why the Xarello grape is so important in Spain, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab your favorite glass of spanish bubbly and press play now!

Today's episode is best enjoyed on my youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/MwNPJI2LZNk

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Today's Guest:

Pepe Raventos

21st Generation winemaker

Raventos i Blanc Family Winery https://www.raventos.com/

Can Sumoi https://cansumoi.cat/en/

Vins Pepe Raventos https://www.raventos.com/store/the_most_personal_wines