Vilarnau

Cava and the Penedès region of Catalonia have a long shared history, and few producers carry that history more literally than Vilarnau. The Vilarnau family settled in the area in the 12th century, and the land around Sant Sadurní d'Anoia has been producing wine ever since. Commercial cava production under the Vilarnau name began in 1949, when the Cuscó family first bottled wine from the Can Petit i Les Planes de Vilarnau estate. The winery joined the González Byass portfolio in 1982, giving it the backing of one of Spain's most established drinks groups.

The current winery, opened in 2005, is a striking piece of modern architecture: glass and water features set against the Mediterranean landscape, with interiors by designer Antonio Miró. It is a working production facility and a destination, with tastings and tours that draw visitors into the cava-making process directly.

Winemakers Damià Deàs and Eva Plazas oversee the full range, which runs from entry-level cavas through to the premium Albert de Vilarnau line. The 0,0 range sits alongside this as a deliberate extension of the brand rather than a side project. Both variants are organic and vegan. The blanc, made from Parellada and Macabeo, is fresh and floral with apple character and a creamy finish. The rosé, based on Garnacha, leans toward red fruit: raspberries and strawberries with a hint of tropical lift.

The de-alcoholisation process is handled to preserve the wine's fruity character, and the results are credible: these are cavas that happen to be alcohol-free, not sparkling soft drinks dressed up in a wine bottle.

In the UK, Vilarnau 0,0 is stocked mainly through specialist wine merchants and online independents rather than the major supermarkets. That distribution pattern suits the brand. It is a premium product at a premium price, and it finds its audience among people shopping for quality sparkling wine who want the option of something without alcohol.

The Collection

0.0% Sparkling Rosé

0.0% Sparkling White