What Raventós Codorníu does

Raventós Codorníu is Spain's oldest wine and cava producer, founded in 1551 and headquartered in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia (Barcelona), with more than 470 years of continuous winemaking activity across 18 generations of family ownership. The group operates 15 wineries across Spain, Argentina, and California, controlling 3,000 hectares of vineyards—the largest wine estate in Europe. Its core products are traditional-method sparkling wines (cava) and still wines, anchored by the original Codorníu brand (creator of the world's first cava in 1872), the premium Codorníu Ars Collecta collection launched in 2016, Anna de Codorníu, and a portfolio of regional brands including Scala Dei (Priorat), Raimat (Costers del Segre), Bodegas Bilbaínas (Rioja), Legaris (Ribera del Duero), Parxet, Bach, and Artesa (California), as well as Bodega Séptima (Argentina). The Codorníu brand became 100% organic in 2023, and the group held 34% of the global organic cava market by 2020.

The company pursues a multi-channel go-to-market: international export to over 50 countries, the 15bodegas.com e-commerce storefront, the Club 15 Bodegas subscription club, and wine tourism at winery properties in Spain, Argentina, and California. Distribution reaches HORECA, retail, and direct consumers. Pricing spans entry-level (Codorníu Spritz at €6.95) to premium (Codorníu Ars Collecta Blanc de Blancs Reserva Eco 2022 at €19.95). Innovation investments include precision vineyard irrigation research with IRTA (since 2001), OPTIFERMENT aroma-capture technology with the University of Lleida, and the world's lightest cava bottle (125g lighter than standard) co-developed with Verallia. The group employs more than 600 people and is led by CEO Sergio Fuster and Chairman Alex Wagenberg.

Raventós Codorníu monetizes through two primary revenue streams: production and sale of wines and cavas under a multi-brand portfolio (licensing-style brand economics across price tiers), and wine tourism/visitor experiences at its emblematic wineries. The company is a privately held Spanish public limited company (Codorníu, S.A., registered in Barcelona) with no external funding rounds disclosed. In March 2025 it achieved B Corp certification with a score of 88.5 points—the highest for a wine company globally—and three wineries (Raimat, Bodegas Bilbaínas, Legaris) hold Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection certification. Recent strategic emphasis has been on premiumization, organic conversion, sustainability credentials, and category expansion into ready-to-serve aperitifs (Codorníu Spritz, launched June 2026).

Name

Raventós Codorníu

Legal name

Codorníu, S.A.

Website

https://raventoscodorniu.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Raventós Codorníu is Spain's oldest wine and cava producer (founded 1551), operating 15 wineries across Spain, Argentina, and California with 3,000 hectares of vineyards. It sells premium cavas, still wines, and wine tourism experiences to consumers in over 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sparkling Wine and Cava Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Sparkling wine production
• Traditional method cava
• Organic wine production
• Winery operations
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wine and Cava Production and Sales: Raventós Codorníu generates revenue through the production and sale of still wines and sparkling wines (cavas) under multiple brands. Products range from entry-level to premium, including Codorníu Ars Collecta collection (premium/highest priced cava in history), Anna de Codorníu, Viñas de Anna, and regional brands across 15 wineries. Codorníu became 100% organic in 2023.
2. Wine Tourism and Visitor Experiences: The company offers winery visits and experiences at their emblematic properties in Spain, Argentina, and California. Visitors can immerse themselves in the tradition of winemaking, appreciate the richness of origins, and enjoy wine and cava tastings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Raventós Codorníu is a multi-brand wine and cava producer operating 15 wineries with 3,000 hectares of own vineyards across Spain, Argentina, and California. Its core offering centres on traditional method sparkling wines (cava) and still wines across multiple price tiers, from entry-level cava to premium offerings like the Codorníu Ars Collecta collection. The group also provides wine tourism experiences and visitor tastings at its winery properties. Products reach consumers through export distribution to more than 50 countries, its own e-commerce platform (15bodegas.com), the Club 15 Bodegas wine club, and HORECA/retail channels.

Product overview

Raventós Codorníu is the oldest winemaking group in Spain with over 470 years of history, operating as a multi-brand wine and cava company. The portfolio consists of 15 wineries spanning Spain (Codorníu, Scala Dei, Bodegas Bilbaínas, Raimat, Legaris, Can Matons, Parxet, Abadia de Poblet, Portal del Montsant, Bach), California (Artesa), and Argentina (Bodega Séptima). Core products center on cava (traditional method sparkling wine), with the original Codorníu brand dating to 1872, and premium Ars Collecta collection launched in 2016. The group also produces still wines across multiple Spanish denominations (Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Costers del Segre, Montsant, Alella). Distribution occurs through brand-specific websites, the Club 15 Bodegas platform, and exports to over 50 countries. Recent innovations include Codorníu Spritz (ready-to-serve aperitif) and the world's lightest cava bottle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Codorníu Ars Collecta: Premium cava collection and most prestigious range from Codorníu
• Anna de Codorníu
• Rondel
• Bach
• Portal del Montsant
• 15 Bodegas

Products and services

• Codorníu (Cava) The original Codorníu cava brand — traditional method sparkling wine made from Penedès grape varieties (Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada). 100% organic since 2023. Available across multiple tiers, from entry-level to premium, and exported globally.
• Codorníu Ars Collecta The most prestigious Codorníu cava collection launched in 2016. Comprises ten cavas including Reserva varieties (Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Rosé), premium selections (Jaume Codorníu, Josep Raventós Blanc and Rosé), three Qualified Paraje cavas (La Fideuera, El Tros Nou, La Pleta), and the pinnacle 459 blend.
• Anna de Codorníu The first Chardonnay cava in history, launched in 1984. A market-leading cava icon that has maintained sales leadership year after year.
• Viñas de Anna Codorníu's first still white wine, featuring a parabolic arch label design inspired by modernist winery architecture.
• Codorníu Spritz Ready-to-serve Mediterranean aperitif (Codorníu Spritz) launched June 2026. 8% alcohol volume, made from sparkling wine, with notes of fresh orange and aromatic herbs, plus subtle caramel and spice hints. Retail price €6.95.
• Viña Pomal (Bodegas Bilbaínas) Flagship still wine from Bodegas Bilbaínas in Rioja Alta, recently launched in magnum format. From the largest vineyard owner in Haro with over 225 hectares. Exports to more than 20 countries.
• Scala Dei Wines Wines from the oldest winery in DOQ Priorat, acquired in 1878. Includes flagship Priorat varietals. Ranked 41st in the World's Most Admired Wine Brands 2026. Excluded from B Corp certification scope.
• Raimat Wines Sustainable wines from Raimat winery in Costers del Segre. Europe's benchmark sustainable winery with Raimat Natura (Europe's largest sustainable vineyard, opened 2021). B Corp certified. Developer of OPTIFERMENT CO2 aroma-capture technology.
• Legaris Wines Wines from Legaris winery in Ribera del Duero. B Corp certified and holds Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection certification.
• Club 15 Bodegas Exclusive wine club and e-commerce platform from Raventós Codorníu, offering curated wines and cavas from all 15 wineries of the group. Member benefits include preferential pricing and access to limited releases across Spanish, Argentine, and Californian wines.
• Winery Visits and Wine Tourism Experiences Wine tourism experiences and visitor winery visits at the group's emblematic properties across Spain, Argentina, and California. Visitors can immerse themselves in winemaking tradition, appreciate terroir, and enjoy tastings. Headquarters tours depart from Cavas Codorníu, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% global organic cava market share (2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of LleidacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Raimat (part of Raventós Codorníu) and the University of Lleida developed OPTIFERMENT technology, a pioneering applied research project in Spain. The system performs selective capture of aromatic volatile compounds released during fermentation and reintroduces them into wine, positioning the wine sector at the forefront of sustainability and innovation.
• IRTA (Institute of Food and Agricultural Research and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Long-term collaboration between IRTA and Raventós Codorníu on precision vineyard irrigation in arid lands, starting in 2001. Water research expert Joan Girona leads the research which has shown that irrigating vineyards during droughts is vital and adaptable with climate change, influencing practices across Catalonia and beyond. The partnership emphasizes the importance of water management and infrastructure to ensure resilience for agriculture amidst climate shifts.
• Wine in Moderation (WiM)minorOthersRaventós Codorníu is a collaborator in Wine in Moderation, a program launched in 2008 by the European wine sector to demonstrate social responsibility to European authorities in fighting alcohol abuse and its harmful effects. Provides a unique and global message to reduce damage from excessive drinking and promote responsible consumption.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• J. García Carrión: J. García Carrión is one of Spain's largest wine producers (owner of brands like Marqués de Griñón and Jaume Serra) and a major cava competitor. It competes with Raventós Codorníu across price tiers and in export markets, particularly for value and mid-premium sparkling volumes.
• Freixenet: Freixenet is the other historic Spanish cava producer and Raventós Codorníu's closest direct competitor. Both groups dominate the cava category, export globally, and compete head-to-head in the same on-premise and retail channels across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
• Grupo Faustino: Grupo Faustino is a Spanish family-owned wine group operating multiple Rioja and Rueda wineries with strong export presence. It is directly comparable to Raventós Codorníu's Bodegas Bilbaínas and Legaris subsidiaries in terms of estate ownership and export-led premium positioning.
• Miguel Torres (Familia Torres): Familia Torres is a leading Spanish wine group with a comparable multi-region, multi-country portfolio (Spain, Chile, California) and strong sustainability credentials. It overlaps directly with Raventós Codorníu in Penedès, Rioja, and Ribera del Duero and competes for premium export distribution.

Broad incumbents

• E. & J. Gallo Winery: Gallo is the largest family-owned winery in the world, with broad sparkling and still wine brands (Barefoot, Apothic, Dark Horse) distributed globally. While it does not produce cava, it competes directly for shelf space, occasion-driven purchases, and on-premise listings alongside Raventós Codorníu brands.
• Moët Hennessy (LVMH Wines & Spirits): Moët Hennessy is the global sparkling wine and luxury spirits incumbent (Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot). It does not specialize in cava but competes for the same celebratory sparkling occasions and on-trade listings that anchor Raventós Codorníu's premium business.
• Constellation Brands (Wine & Spirits): Constellation Brands owns a broad wine and spirits portfolio including Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, and Ruffino. It is a broad incumbent competing with Raventós Codorníu for US distribution, premium occasion share, and shelf space in sparkling and still wine categories.
• Treasury Wine Estates: Treasury Wine Estates (Penfolds, Wolf Blass, 19 Crimes) is a global multi-brand wine producer with diversified portfolio and export focus. It competes with Raventós Codorníu in global travel retail, on-trade premium listings, and DTC channels.
• Pernod Ricard (Wine division): Pernod Ricard owns a broad portfolio of wine and champagne brands (Mumm, Perrier-Jouët, Campo Viejo, Kenwood). It is a broad incumbent competitor that overlaps with Raventós Codorníu in sparkling, Spanish still wines, and global premium distribution networks.

Regional players

• Bodega Trapiche (Grupo Peñaflor): Trapiche is one of Argentina's largest wine producers and a regional peer to Raventós Codorníu's Bodega Séptima. Both groups combine Argentine production with global export ambitions and compete in the same on-trade and retail channels for Argentine still and sparkling wines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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