Grower Website Huguet de Can Feixes Region: Spain - Cataluña

 The historic Can Feixes Estate is situated on gravely slopes nestled over 1400 feet above sea level in an incomparable setting on the slopes of the famous Montserrat pinnacle, which forms Penedès northern boundary in the Upper Penedès wine region of Barcelona. The estate is comprised of 197 acres under vine (80 ha) made up on 80 parcels.  Can Feixes forms an ecological environment where different crops and varied vegetation interact in perfect symbiosis between the cultivated and wildlands, reflecting the best expression of biodiversity in agriculture. For the Huguet family, respect and protection of the environment are considered integral elements of quality wines.

These are the farthest Penedès vineyards from the Mediterranean with, at times, extreme continental temperature variation. The drier climate is conducive to grape health. The altitude and mountain terrain constitute the tiny viticultural home of the Parellada variety, locally known as Montonec (“grape of the mountain”). The soil is chalk, clay and quite rocky with a capacity to retain water. The combination of climate and soil result in lower yields and grapes of exceptional quality. As a recognized Corpinnat estate, Can Feixes carefully harvest only the finest grapes, reserving its best wines for the family label.  The wines are Certified Organic by USA & CCPAE – Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica, Spain.

The goal is to reflect the most authentic expression of the landscape, creating emotions through the  extraordinary organic wines the familyis able to produce. The secrets of this exceptional terroir are what make Can Feixes and its wines special.

 The historic Can Feixes Estate is situated on gravely slopes nestled over 1400 feet above sea level in an incomparable setting on the slopes of the famous Montserrat pinnacle, which forms Penedès northern boundary in the Upper Penedès wine region of Barcelona.

The estate is comprised of 197 acres under vine (80 ha) made up on 80 parcels.  Can Feixes forms an ecological environment where different crops and varied vegetation interact in perfect symbiosis between the cultivated and wildlands, reflecting the best expression of biodiversity in agriculture. For the Huguet family, respect and protection of the environment are considered integral elements of quality wines.

The soil is chalk, clay and quite rocky, but with a capacity to retain water. Together, climate and soil might be seen as adverse limiting factors, in fact, they are anything but. The combination results in a lower yield, but of grapes with a singular character and exceptional quality.

These are the farthest Penedès vineyards from the Mediterranean with, at times, extreme continental temperature variation. The drier climate is conducive to grape health. The altitude and mountain terrain constitute the tiny viticultural home of the Parellada variety, locally known as Montonec (“grape of the mountain”). The soil is chalk, clay and quite rocky with a capacity to retain water. The combination of climate and soil result in lower yields and grapes of exceptional quality.

As a recognized Corpinnat estate, Can Feixes carefully harvest only the finest grapes, reserving its best wines for the family label. To be recognized as Corpinnat, grapes must be 100% organic and harvested by hand, and all wine must be made at the winery, with no juice bought from outside. If a Corpinnat winery does purchase grapes, they are obligated to pay growers a premium under long-term contracts. All Corpinnat wines must spend at least 18 months on the lees and the winery must make at least one wine that ages 60 months or more on the lees.

Starting in 2035, Corpinnat producers will only be allowed to use Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, and Malvasia de Sitges for whites, and Garnacha, Monastrell, Xarello Vermell, and Sumoll for reds.

The wines are Certified Organic by USA & CCPAE – Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica, Spain.

The goal is to reflect the most authentic expression of the landscape, creating emotions through the extraordinary organic wines the familyis able to produce. The secrets of this exceptional terroir are what make Can Feixes and its wines special.