Cordorniu Winery, Barcelona Spain?

[oggi]

I will be on my way to Barcelona Spain the first week of January for a work event. One of the company sponsored events will be a visit to a winery - Cordorniu Winery. This works well into my plans, because I've long been a fan of robust reds that come out of Spain - but unfortunately, my knowledge of this winery is minimal ** (well, actually non-existent). Their Website

I'd love to pick up a few bottles, and I'm sure that the tasting will certainly guide me to those that I may be interested in...but...

Anything I may want to know before going? Any hidden gems that I must be sure to at least get a taste of?

Any comments, suggestions, or warnings would be greatly appreciated.

*edited to proclaim realization that cava is the premier product out of this region*

Edited December 22, 2005 by oggi (log)

[pedro]

Codorniu (notice the spelling) is one of the two largest producers of cava, a sparkling wine produced in Spain using the Champenoise methods but with different kind of grapes than the used in Champagne. Though you may find excellent cavas, I usually prefer champagne.

The other producer, btw, is Freixenet. I believe you can find Freixenet over the States.

[SBonner]

No real gems or hidden diamonds in the rough there but there are some great small producers that I can tell you about that are not usually open to the public. PM me and I'll let you know.

Cheers,

Stephen

[artisanbaker]

in case you're interested they own artesa winery in carneros