History of Segura Viudas

Segura Viudas dates back to the 11th century. At the beginning it was a watching tower that experienced several work extensions, which explain the presence of diverse architectural styles: Visigoth, Romanesque and Gothic. In the 13th century the tower lost its military importance and was converted into a masia, which is the name given to country houses in Catalonia. When, at the end of the 19th century, the region became aware of the potential of the various indigenous varieties and the first steps were taken in the application of the traditional method, the winery produced its first sparkling wines.

Segura Viudas became a brand in 1950, but it was not until 1969 when it began to market its wines, whose quality stood out from the very first moment. Later on, the installations were equipped with advanced technology with ensures perfection to the process. The passage of time has favoured us and the notable prestige of the brand has grown even more in recent years. It is hard to find a wine-producing firm that has accumulated so much international recognition in such a short time.

The Ferrer family of Barcelona, the world's largest producers of sparkling wine, for over 100 years, purchased the Segura Viudas estate in the early eighties and are responsible for Aria's introduction and success in the United States and around the globe.

Gabriel Suberviola - Winemaker

Few people know more about making wines from Spain's most celebrated grapes than Winemaker, Gabriel Suberviola. Gabriel joined Freixenet in 1980 and has risen to become Head of Winemaking for the Ferrer family's Segura Viudas (International Winery of the Year, Wine & Spirits ) and René Barbier (#1 Spanish white wine in the US) wineries. He recently received the 2006 GranVinItaly, the top award of the VinItaly international wine competition in recognition of his consistently high scoring wines.

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