Winemaker
Agustí Torelló Mata
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
i. Biography
His work sits at the meeting point of family apprenticeship, formal enology studies, and a close reading of Catalonia’s cava tradition. In Agustí Torelló Mata’s hands, sparkling wine is treated as something built for structure and time, shaped through organic viticultural practices and a cellar approach aimed at serious, age-worthy bottles rather than easy celebration.
The Climb
Catalan sparkling wine gained one of its most visible advocates through Agustí Torelló Mata, whose career moved between production and institution. As founder at Cava Brotherhood (from 1979) and president at Catalan Association of Winemakers, he worked from within the region’s efforts to define the standing of its wines. That same commitment to making is visible in the eponymous winery he founded in Sant Sadurní (from 1986), where the emphasis remained on craft, continuity, and the long view of Cava. Today, Agustí is winemaker of Celler Kripta.
Today
At Celler Kripta in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the work stays focused on detail, texture, balance, and nuance. Barrica Brut Nature shows that method clearly: a single-varietal Macabeo whose base wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels for six months before secondary fermentation in bottle. The sequence is measured, with each stage given room to shape the final style. That same pacing defines the broader cellar approach at Celler Kripta. Agustí Torelló Mata has built his place in Catalan sparkling wine through wines that stay exacting without feeling thin, and layered without losing clarity.
Signature
Agustí's signature wines include Kripta, Singular, Barrica Brut Nature, and Brut Nature Icònic.
Recognition
Agustí Torelló Mata has received Spanish Ministry of Agriculture — Gold Medal for merit in winemaking (1984).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Agustí
What is Agustí Torelló Mata's current role?
As of 2026, Agustí Torelló Mata is Winemaker at Celler Kripta.
Where did Agustí Torelló Mata work before?
Agustí Torelló Mata's earlier career included Cava Brotherhood, Catalan Association of Winemakers, and eponymous winery.
What recognition has Agustí Torelló Mata received?
Gold Medal for merit in winemaking (1984).
