The winery was founded in 1918 in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, a village located in the Alt Penedès Shire, a well-known region for its wines and for being the place of birth of Cava. Our Cellar, situated downtown, kept the knowledge for almost a century that brought Dom Perignon to investigate how to keep the bubbles, produced then by a spontaneous second fermentation in the bottle. It was the Santacana Family, one of the most important families of the shire for those times, who started their journey into the wine’s world. By the 60’s, when many people discovered the Cava, their products became well known and famous. For those times the brand was already known as one of the most prestigious and well-valuated by the consumers.
Blanc de Blancs
Gran Reserva 2015
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 75% Xarel·lo, 25% Macabeu |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Arboç |
The winemaking process
This cava was made with grapes from two large vineyards in the Arboç area (Baix Penedès) – this is pure Mediterranean terroir. Aged for over 36 months on lees. Recently disgorged. No added sugar.
Sensations
This expressive cava shows surprising minerality and finesse. Behind the golden robe, the nose is floral and citrusy with distinct ginger notes. On the palate, it offers toasted bread and sponge cake flavours.
Rosé Doré
Gran Reserva 2015
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 87% Pinot Noir, 13% Chardonnay |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Verger, Nin |
The winemaking process
Made with grapes from two magnificent vineyards – Verger and Nin – this cava includes the best of the Alt (upper) and Baix (lower) Penedès regions. A masterful blend. Recently disgorged. No added sugar.
Sensations
A perfect balance of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes gives Montesquius Rosé Doré its beautiful coral pink color. This elegant cava delights the palate with its blend of fruit flavours, including delicate notes of raspberries and wild blackberries, too.
Brut Nature
Gran Reserva 2008
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 61% Xarel·lo, 29% Macabeo, 5% Parellada, 5% Chardonnay |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Cuquet, Marcera, Ventura |
The winemaking process
This cava was made with Xarel·lo grapes from the Cuquet vineyard, Macabeo grapes from the Marcera vineyard and Parellada and Chardonnay grapes from the Ventura vineyard. The grapes were hand-harvested into small boxes during September and October, and the must was extracted on the day of harvest.
Thanks to high average temperatures and a very dry summer, the 2008 vintage is wonderfully fresh and has excellent acidity. The bottle-ageing process began in January 2009. Recently disgorged. No added sugar.
Brut Nature Rosé
Gran Reserva 2009
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 74% Mourvèdre, 19% Pinot Noir, 7% Trepat |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Pere, Verger, Ventura |
The winemaking process
This cava was made with Mourvèdre grapes from the Pere vineyard, Pinot Noir grapes from the Verger vineyard and over-ripened Trepat grapes from the Ventura vineyard. The grapes were hand-harvested into small boxes, and the must was extracted on the day of harvest. The skins from the red grapes were macerated in the must to give the wine its pink color.
Excellent acidity and freshness from the fruit. The prise de mousse and bottle-ageing process began in February 2010. Recently disgorged. No added sugar.
Magnum
Gran Reserva 2004
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 68% Macabeu, 32% Xarel·lo |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Baix Penedès, Cuquet |
The winemaking process
This cava was made with grapes grown on calcareous soils in the Baix Penedès region – Macabeo from the La Marcera vineyard and Xarel·lo from the Cuquet vineyard. The grapes were hand-harvested into small boxes during the month of September. To obtain the must, the grapes were pressed slowly at low pressure on the day of the harvest.
In 2004, the summer was very dry and the rest of the year was rainy, resulting in a complex vintage. The prise de mousse and bottle-ageing process began in January 2005. Recently disgorged. No added sugar.
Extra Brut
Gran Reserva 2014
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 43% Macabeu, 39% Xarel·lo, 18% Parellada |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| ALCOHOL: 12% |
The winemaking process
The grapes used to make this cava were harvested between the end of August and the beginning of October. The varietals were pressed separately – slowly and at low pressure – to extract the must. The musts were then fermented in separate temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The second fermentation in bottles took place in January 2014. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
The robe is radiant yellow with a steady stream of bubbles forming a persistent necklace. On the palate, this is a cava of extraordinary finesse with powerful yet well-integrated bubbles and a big personality. It shows balsamic and vanilla notes with a hint of smoke and a very silky mouthfeel.
Extra Brut Rosé
Gran Reserva 2014
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 74% Mourvèdre, 17% Pinot Noir, 9% Trepat |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| ALCOHOL: 12% |
The winemaking process
The grapes used to make this cava were harvested between the end of August and the beginning of October. The Trepat grapes were fermented on their lees in clay vats, and the Mourvèdre and Pinot Noir grapes were fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The three varietals were blended for bottling in February 2014. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
This cava has a lovely pale cherry hue and a fine stream of bubbles forming an elegant necklace. The intoxicating nose bursts forth with syrupy notes and aromas of lollipops, red flowers and fruits, honey and spices.
Brut Nature
Reserva 2014
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 50% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeu, 15% Parellada |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| ALCOHOL: 11.5% |
After the Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada varietals were blended and then fermented for a second time in bottles, the base wine was left to age in the bottles on lees for over 17 months. This time in contact with the lees gives the wine a unique texture and personality. Recently disgorged. No added sugar.
Appearance: Golden with greenish tones; fine, consistent bubbles.
Nose: Subtle fruits – apple, banana and apricot – with well-developed notes from the ageing process.
Palate: Well-balanced, pleasant and fresh with a long and persistent finish.
Blanc Coupage
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 65% Xarel·lo, 35% Chardonnay |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Alt Penedès |
The winemaking process
The grapes used to make this wine come exclusively from vineyards in the Alt Penedès region. They are hand-harvested into plastic containers that hold up to 15 kg. The whole grapes are then slowly pressed, and the must – protected from oxidation – gets separated from the grape solids, facilitating natural sedimentation. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
Blanc Coupage has a brilliant golden colour. The aromas are complex, including apple, pineapple, herbs, wildflowers and some salty mineral notes. The structure is delicate yet enveloping, showing toasted notes from the Chardonnay.
Rosat Merlot
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 85% Merlot, 15% Montastrell |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Can Cartró |
The winemaking process
The Merlot and Mourvèdre grapes used to make this wine come from vineyards in the Can Cartró region. They are hand-harvested into plastic containers that hold up to 15 kg. After careful sorting, the whole clusters are slowly pressed. The must is then placed in stainless steel tanks for 15 to 20 days of fermentation at a temperature of between 28°C and 30°C. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
This seductive, elegant wine shows complex aromas of stone fruits – peaches and plums – and coffee liqueur. The flavour is enveloping with smooth, silky tannins and a long finish that is elegant and fresh with notes of balsam and spice.
Merlot - Ull de Llebre
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 65% Merlot, 35% Ull de llebre |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
| REGION: Sant Cugat |
The winemaking process
The red grapes used to make this wine come from vineyards in the area of Sant Cugat and El Pla. They are hand-harvested into plastic containers that hold up to 15 kg. After the grapes are removed from the stems, they are slowly and gently pressed to extract the must.The wine is aged for 6 months. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
There were exceptional environmental conditions in this vintage year, resulting in a fresh, well-balanced wine that seduces the nose and palate with elegant notes of wild berries, pepper and a touch of chocolate and mocha.
Brisa Marina White
2017
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 60% Muscat de Frontignan, 40% Chardonnay |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
The winemaking process
They were cold soaked prior to fermentation to draw out maximum flavour and then gently pressed. Fermentation took place in a temperature-controlled environment at 14°C. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
Appearance: Pale golden with greenish reflections.
Nose: Flowers in the springtime, recently cut grass, tropical pineapple and a hint of citrus.
Palate: Light and silky on the attack and wonderfully refreshing due to light acidity.
Brisa Marina Rosé
| PRODUCER: MONTESQUIUS | VARIETAL: 100% Garnacha |
| COD: Spain | VOLUME: 750ml |
The winemaking process
This rosé wine was made via the saignée method using grapes that were hand-harvested between 25 and 30 August 2017. They were cold soaked prior to fermentation to draw out maximum flavour and then gently pressed. Fermentation took place in a temperature-controlled environment at 14°C. Recently disgorged.
Sensations
Appearance: Peony pink in colour.
Nose: White peach with fresh red fruits like redcurrants and cherries.
Palate: Delicate and silky on the attack, smooth and refreshing, light acidity.