Josep Ferrer, Honorary President of Freixenet, has passed away at the age of 99. Born on October 19, 1925, he is regarded as one of the key figures who helped shape the sparkling wine company.
Spain's dynamic region in the northeast is best known for cava. But Catalunya also stands for high-quality still wine and a lively wine scene. James Lawrence knows the area.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.
