The fame of the Raventós family as winemakers in the Catalonia region helped make the Cava appellation famous and prestigious, but when they saw regulations and oversight of Cava producers relax too much, they left the cava appellation and created their own, the Conca del Riu Anoia, so they wouldn't be associated with the laggards.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Any starter dish, breakfast foods (e.g., pancakes, french toast), or even as an aperitif on its own.