Located in the Serralada de Marina Natural Park on the outskirts of Barcelona lies the Alta Alella winery. Founded two decades ago by Josep Maria Pujol-Busquets and his wife Cristina Guillen, the amphitheater-shaped estate has a commanding view of the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean Sea. Since day one the vineyards have been farmed according to organic principles. The winery produces 300,000 bottles of wine a year (mostly Cava). "Certified organic. Creamy, dense nose that's obviously top-quality Catalan grapes. None of the cabbagey (Sam's rubbery?) aroma I sometimes find in less-successful Cavas. Smoky, saline top note. Very fresh and complete – bone dry too but there is no shortage of fruit. Beautifully made. Even if not the longest finish. Highly distinctive." - Jancis Robinson
