{"title":"Joan Sardà | Cava","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Joan_Sarda_Bud_Break_Vine.jpg?v=1783851208\" alt=\"Bud Break in the vineyards of Joan Sardà Cava Producer\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in the sun-drenched hills of Alt Penedès, the \u003cb\u003eJoan Sardà\u003c\/b\u003e estate is anchored by the historic Masia Olivella, a 17th-century farmhouse that stands as a living testament to centuries of local winemaking. Since Tomàs Sardà Comellas first began crafting his own wines in 1927, the family has remained deeply committed to the landscape of their ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, as part of the Roqueta Origen group—a multi-generational family of winemakers with roots dating back to the 12th century—the Sardà estate continues to honour its artisan heritage while benefiting from a collective dedication to Catalan winemaking excellence. Working with twelve hectares of \u003cb\u003eorganically farmed vineyards\u003c\/b\u003e, the winery balances deep, calcareous clay soils with the cooling influence of Mediterranean sea breezes to produce grapes of exceptional purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Joan Sardà philosophy is a profound respect for the \u003cb\u003etraditional method\u003c\/b\u003e. Rather than rushing the process, these wines undergo patient bottle-ageing (often for 20 to 24 months), allowing them to develop a fine, persistent mousse and a sophisticated, creamy texture. By focusing on traditional regional varieties like \u003cb\u003eMacabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada\u003c\/b\u003e, the winery captures the authentic spirit of the Penedès. The result is a collection of sparkling wines that feel both timeless and vibrant, delivering clear regional identity without the need for heavy-handed winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle from Joan Sardà tells a story of continuity, from the careful hand-tending of the vines to the precise, low-temperature fermentation that preserves delicate floral and citrus aromatics. Whether you are enjoying a crisp, bone-dry \u003cb\u003eBrut Reserva\u003c\/b\u003e or a vibrant, red-fruit-forward \u003cb\u003eRosat\u003c\/b\u003e, these wines offer a refreshing alternative to mass-produced fizz. They are wines built for the table and the celebration, offering an accessible yet deeply authentic taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle that highlights why this historic corner of Catalonia remains one of the world's most vital sparkling wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Joan_Sard_Winery_Welcome_Sign.jpg?v=1783850853","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/joan-sarda.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}