The Penedès sun sharply illuminates a tapestry of dusty greens and ancient ochres, giving this Catalonian landscape a Mediterranean gravitas. Mas Candí, tucked into this terrain, is defined not by monumental architecture, but by quiet, generational pride. Its elegance is earned through humility. On the farmhouse's modest porch, the air thick with sun-baked earth, the reward arrived. My brother Jason introduced me to the local standard: Corpinnat. Poured with the easy confidence of true artisans, this sparkling wine immediately revealed the heart of the Mas Candí brand—a dedication to the region's soul through 100% organic, hand-harvested excellence.
Corpinnat is a new benchmark for organic, terroir-driven sparkling wine from the heart of Catalonia, and it offers a serious, sustainable alternative to both Cava and Champagne for New Year’s Eve and party tables. For Canadians looking to pour something distinctive, ethical, and festive, it fits perfectly with the artisanal Spanish wines curated by Cosecha Imports.
What is Corpinnat?
Corpinnat is a collective brand created in 2018 by leading producers in Penedès who wanted stricter rules and higher quality than the broader Cava category. The name combines “cor” (heart) and “Pinnat” (from Penedès), underlining that these sparkling wines come from the historic core of Catalan viticulture.
Mas Candi Corpinnat sells for $38/bottle
All Corpinnat wines are traditional-method sparkling wines, just like Champagne, with the second fermentation and aging happening in the bottle. Only grapes from within the defined Corpinnat zone may be used, and each producer must control the whole process from vineyard to bottling at their own winery.
The Story: Why It Split from Cava
Corpinnat was born when a group of top-quality Cava producers broke away, arguing that the Cava DO was too broad, allowed mass production, and did not communicate terroir or premium quality clearly. They wanted stricter requirements on origin, organic farming, grape varieties, and aging, so they left the Cava DO and launched Corpinnat as an independent guarantee of excellence.
Today Corpinnat is positioned as Spain’s answer to grower Champagne: smaller-scale producers, estate fruit, and wines that taste of a specific place rather than anonymous “Spanish bubbly.” This is exactly the kind of producer-driven approach that Cosecha Imports focuses on with its Spanish portfolio for the Canadian market.
For those wanting more for themselves and their companions, this means Corpinnat occupies a sweet spot: Champagne-like rigor and aging, but with Mediterranean character and often better value for high-quality organic sparkling wine. Compared with typical party Cava, Corpinnat is smaller-production, more terroir-driven, and designed to impress at serious dinners as well as New Year’s parties.
Organic, Sustainable and Food-Friendly
Every Corpinnat bottle starts with certified organic, hand-harvested grapes, which matters if you care about low-intervention farming and biodiversity. Vineyards are managed to protect soil health and landscape, and fair-pay commitments to growers are part of the rules.
The long aging on lees—minimum 18 months—creates a fine, integrated bubble and layers of flavor, from citrus and orchard fruit to brioche, nuts, and savoury notes. This intensity makes Corpinnat incredibly versatile with food: think oysters, patatas bravas, roast chicken, jamón, or a full holiday tapas spread.
Perfect for New Year’s and Parties
For New Year’s Eve, sparkling wine is non-negotiable, and Corpinnat brings freshness, complexity, and story value to the table. Guests get something new to talk about—organically farmed Spanish bubbly from a rebel collective in Catalonia—without sacrificing the party-friendly pop of a traditional Champagne-style cork.
Stylistically, Corpinnat can range from bone-dry Brut Nature to slightly richer Extra Brut and beyond, so you can match the sweetness level to your crowd and menu. For large gatherings, cases of Corpinnat offer a high-quality yet still accessible price point compared with many grower Champagnes, which is ideal when pouring for a full room through midnight.
