Recaredo
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia • Viticultores del Tiempo • Corpinnat
"The transparency of a landscape: Terroir sparkling wines that defy time through biodynamics and the artisanal craft of manual disgorgement."
01. The Legacy of the Mata Family
Founded in 1924, Recaredo is much more than a winery; it is a bastion of artisanal resilience in the Penedès. As pioneers in dry farming viticulture, they manage their vineyards under Demeter certification, focusing on the Xarel·lo variety to convey the salinity and tension of the calcareous soils of Alt Penedès.
Within our curation of Spanish wines, Recaredo stands out as a founding member of CORPINNAT, a collective brand that demands the most rigorous standards in Europe for quality sparkling wines. Their philosophy has been acclaimed by critics such as Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and the Guía Peñín.
02. Craftsmanship and Time
Aging with Natural Cork
Unlike mass production, Recaredo uses natural cork during riddling, a technique championed by AECORK for allowing optimal micro-oxygenation for long-aging collector wines.
Manual Disgorgement "A Poignet"
An artisanal ritual: disgorgement is performed bottle by bottle, without freezing the neck, preserving the freshness and elegance that define high-end sparkling wines according to WSET standards.
Sommelier's Frequently Asked Questions
What does biodynamics bring to a Recaredo sparkling wine?
Biodynamics allows the plant to connect deeply with the terroir. In biodynamic wines, this translates into greater minerality and vibrant acidity. You can delve into this philosophy through the Biodynamic Federation.
Why are they considered "Winegrowers of Time"?
Because they only produce extreme vintages. Iconic labels such as Turó d'en Mota or Reserva Particular spend years (even decades) in the darkness of the cellar, achieving a complexity that has captivated experts like Jancis Robinson.
