Mario Rovira
Mario Rovira works in Alella, a compact wine region in Catalunya that sits between the Mediterranean and the Catalan interior. The winery focuses on Macabeo, the region's signature white variety—a grape that yields wines of mineral precision and subtle orchard fruit. La Farruca, the flagship expression, is pure Macabeo and has drawn attention from Decanter and Wine Advocate. La Flamenca, also Macabeo-based, follows a similar path of restrained elegance. La Milonga blends Macabeo with Shiraz, introducing darker fruit and structure to the house's otherwise white-wine-focused portfolio. Alella's proximity to the coast and its slate-rich soils shape wines of salinity and definition—characteristics evident across the range. The winery's work with indigenous and international varieties reflects the region's position as a crossroads between Mediterranean and continental influences.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter