Castellblanch

Castellblanch is a historic cava winery in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, in the heart of the Alt Penedès region of Catalonia.

What is Castellblanch?

Sant Sadurní d'Anoia is widely regarded as one of Spain's main centres of cava production, and Castellblanch is one of the companies that has shaped that reputation for more than a century. The winery was established in 1908 as a family business by Jerónimo Parera Figueres. For its first decades it operated on a modest scale in the town centre, much like many other winemaking families in the region at the time.

How has the company evolved over the years?

Growing demand for cava eventually outgrew the original premises, and by the late 1970s Castellblanch had relocated to the outskirts of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, where new and larger cellars were built to match the scale of production. Another turning point came in 1984, when the company joined the Freixenet group, one of the world's largest cava producers. Today the winery produces around thirteen million bottles a year, placing it among the notable producers of the region.

What makes the building itself noteworthy?

The winery's historic building, a two-storey structure dating from the early twentieth century, is listed in Catalonia's Inventory of Architectural Heritage. This recognises Castellblanch not only as an active production site but also as part of the region's industrial heritage tied to the long winemaking tradition of Penedès.

Can visitors tour the cellars?

Yes. Castellblanch's cellars, among the oldest in the region, are open to visitors on weekends. A visit typically covers the cava-making process and the story of the winery's connection to local winemaking tradition. For anyone exploring Alt Penedès, it offers a straightforward way to combine a visit to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia with a tasting of local sparkling wine.

Why is Sant Sadurní d'Anoia worth pairing with a visit here?

The town itself is the natural gateway to the cava region, home to several historic wineries, including some belonging to Catalonia's largest wine groups. Thanks to its location on the edge of town and its protected heritage status, Castellblanch makes a natural stop for anyone interested in the history of the cava industry and the architecture built around it.

Frequently asked questions

When was Castellblanch founded? The company was founded in 1908 by Jerónimo Parera Figueres as a family winemaking business.

Which group does Castellblanch belong to today? Since 1984, Castellblanch has been part of the Freixenet group, one of the world's largest cava producers.

Is the winery building historically protected? Yes, the two-storey early twentieth-century building is listed in Catalonia's Inventory of Architectural Heritage.

Can the Castellblanch cellars be visited? Yes, the cellars — among the oldest in the region — are open for visits on weekends, with a look into how cava is made.