Raimat Rosada 2014
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2017-
James
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Raimat is the story of a dream. The dream of a family that put all their effort and passion to turn an inert land into a sea of vineyards.
Where many only saw a desert, Manuel Raventós imagined in 1914 what would later become a lively property of almost 8,000 acres of vineyards.
After the first harvest in 1917 -7 baskets and 1,000 pounds of grapes-, the Raimat winery was built in 1918, being the first concrete building in Spain. This pioneering spirit has remained in the company, with the introduction of grape varieties and cultivation techniques from the United States in the 70’s, and the commitment to organic viticulture during the last 20 years.
The result? Today, Raimat is one of the benchmarks for sustainable viticulture, having one of the largest vineyards in Europe, brimming with life and biodiversity, and a wide range of high quality wines and cavas.
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