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THROUGH THE YEARS

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1861
PROLOGUE

The family business Casa Sala, predecessor of Freixenet, is founded by Francesc Sala Farrés.

1911
JOINING FORCES

The marriage of Pedro Ferrer and Dolores Sala Vivé joins forces to create a Cava and winemaking dynasty.

1914
A STAR IS BORN

The first Freixenet cava is launched and the brand is born.

1927
PUSHING BOUNDARIES

Freixenet builds a modern cellar, pushing boundaries in the world of cava-making.

1929
A BRAND ICON

In celebration of the Universal Exposition, the company creates the “Freixenet Boy”, which soon becomes a brand icon.

1930s
NEW FRONTIERS

Freixenet sets its eyes on the global market and opens an office in New Jersey, the first outside of Spain.

1939
WOMEN IN CHARGE

At a time of global upheaval, Dolores Sala and her eldest daughter, Pilar Ferrer, take over the leadership of the company, a fairly radical act for women at the time.

1941
STANDING OUT

Carta Nevada is launched, breaking convention by using a distinctive frosted bottle. The first step in breaking away from the competition.

1974
BACK IN BLACK

The launch of Cordón Negro, the brand's most internationally recognized bottle due to its frosted black finish. present in more than 140 countries.

1992
OLYMPIC GOLD

All eyes are on Barcelona as it hosts the Olympic games sponsored by Freixenet. The brand achieves world-wide exposure.

2010
FROM WOMAN TO WOMAN

Freixenet launches MÍA, a wine created for and by women- by winemaker, Gloria Collell.

2016
A COOL CUVÉE

Freixenet launches ICE and ICE Rosé, two cuvées to be enjoyed on ice showing true versatility of the brand.

2017
THE ITALIAN JOB

Freixenet expands into Italy with the launch of the iconic cut-glass bottle, proving that the brand is not only synonymous with Spain.

2018
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Henkell and Freixenet join forces as their global expansion goes from strength to strength.

2020-2021
BE STILL MY HEART

With Cordón Negro, Carta Nevada and Prosecco already in consumers’ hearts, Freixenet daringly launches the Spanish and Italian ranges of still wines.

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