Cava · España · Est. 1963

Covides Winery

Covides Viñedos y Bodegas was founded in 1963 through the collective vision of more than 600 winegrowers in the Penedès region, who joined forces to produce quality wines cooperatively, leaving behind domestic winemaking and animal traction in favour of mechanisation and modern techniques. Today, with around 650 active members cultivating approximately 1,900 hectares spread across more than 50 municipalities in Alt and Baix Penedès and Garraf, Covides has established itself as the leading first-degree wine cooperative in Catalonia by volume, with an annual harvest of around 24 million kilograms of grapes. The winery operates two main facilities —in Sant Cugat Sesgarrigues and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia— and a state-of-the-art cellar expanded in 2005 with a capacity of 7.5 million bottles. The winemaking philosophy centres on sustainability, respect for the vineyard and a passion for excellence: only free-run juice from the first pressing fraction —known as «mosto flor»— is used, alongside pneumatic presses, stainless steel tanks, temperature-controlled fermentation, skin maceration and continuous cold stabilisation. The key varieties are the native Catalan grapes Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, complemented by Chardonnay for whites and cavas, and Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds. The rosé cava is crafted exclusively from Trepat, a grape variety indigenous to Catalonia. All wines and cavas fall under the Penedès and Cava Denominations of Origin. Among its most notable ranges is Duc de Foix, a premium line with an elegant, timeless Mediterranean design, alongside a collection inspired by the Castellers —the human towers of Catalan tradition— symbolising teamwork as the cornerstone of great wine. Some 25% of total production is bottled, 65% of which is exported to around 30 countries. Covides wines and cavas have earned recognition at prestigious international competitions including the International Wine Challenge, the Decanter World Wine Awards and the China Wine and Spirits Awards.