🍾 Freixenet
Also known as: Freixenet S.A.
A cava house in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia (Catalonia), founded in 1914 by Pedro Ferrer and Dolores Sala Vivé; today part of the Henkell Freixenet group.
Freixenet is a cava house with its headquarters in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, in the Penedès area of Catalonia. According to the Henkell Freixenet group, it was founded in 1914, when Pedro Ferrer and Dolores Sala Vivé began producing cava in Catalonia; Wikidata gives the same year.
The house works mainly with cava, the Spanish quality sparkling wine. According to the group, Henkell & Co. acquired a majority stake in Freixenet S.A. in 2018, and in 2026 Henkell Freixenet took over 100% of the shares. The group is family-owned and belongs to the Oetker Collection.
Cava is a wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO). It is made by the traditional method: the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, and the wine then stays on its lees for at least nine months; Reserva needs at least 18 months and Gran Reserva at least 30. The designation covers four zones of Spain, and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia lies in Comtats de Barcelona.
Why it matters to you. The word Cava on the label guarantees the method and the minimum time on the lees, whatever the brand. The WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Year founded | 1914, Pedro Ferrer and Dolores Sala Vivé |
|---|---|
| Region | Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Penedès (Catalonia) |
| Country | Spain |
| Legal basis | brand; wines under PDO Cava |
How it connects to Wine
🍾 Freixenet → kind of → 🍷 Cava ← used for ← 🍇 Trepat → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Freixenet is a protected designation like Cava?
No. Freixenet is a house; Cava is the protected designation of origin, with its own rules on method and ageing.
Who founded Freixenet, and when?
Pedro Ferrer and Dolores Sala Vivé, in 1914, when they began producing cava in Catalonia.
Who owns Freixenet today?
The Henkell Freixenet group, which is family-owned and belongs to the Oetker Collection.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
What it includes
Sources
- Henkell Freixenet (official site): History — Freixenet founded 1914; 2018 and 2026 shareholdings
- Henkell Freixenet (official site): company — Oetker Collection
- Wikidata: Freixenet (Q1427663)
- eAmbrosia — EU register of geographical indications: PDO «Cava»
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)