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CÉSAR AND JUAN LANGA<br />
GONZÁLEZ, WITH THEIR FATHER<br />
JUAN JOSÉ<br />
has introduced measures to adapt to the new conditions, primarily the lack of<br />
water, but also to reduce the carbon footprint of its business – in 2024, all of<br />
its Cavas will be organic. At Raimat, for example, precision farming methods<br />
are used, exemplified in the choice of regenerative viticulture, where ground<br />
cover limits soil erosion, and new mulching techniques. “Raimat is used as<br />
a strategic testing ground and its innovative techniques are gradually rolled<br />
out to the other companies within the group”. Raventós Codorníu is certainly<br />
setting a great example.<br />
BODEGAS LANGA, ARAGON’S LEADING CAVA WINERY<br />
FOCUSES ON QUALITY<br />
In the history of this benchmark Aragon winery, founded in 1867, harvesting<br />
had never been as early as this year. Picking occurred towards mid-August so as<br />
not to compromise the freshness of the fruit and acidity of the must, explains<br />
César Langa González. Along with his brother Juan, he represents the fifth<br />
generation to helm the family-owned company which has been based in the<br />
Calatayud region for over 150 years.<br />
The winery farms 80 hectares of organically certified vines, divided between<br />
two areas where the geographical conditions are very different. It also has a<br />
block of very low-yielding, hundred-year-old vines which produce its top-notch<br />
wines. Unlike the high-volume rationale applied by some of the large groups,<br />
WINTER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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