Catalonia's largest wine region south of Barcelona, producing Cava (the finest Spanish sparkling wine) as well as serious still wines from Xarello, Macabeu, Parellada, and Garnacha. A region of extraordinary diversity from sea level to 800m altitude.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding vintage; Xarello-based Cava of exceptional freshness and aging potential. |
| 2021 | — | Elegant, focused vintage; high-altitude still wines showed the most complexity and restraint. |
| 2020 | — | Classic Penedes conditions; Garnacha and Carinena reds from old mountain vines excelled. |
| 2019 | — | Benchmark Cava vintage — Gramona and Recaredo produced their finest wines in years. |
| 2018 | — | Solid vintage; the native Catalan varieties Xarello and Parellada showed excellent freshness. |