Josep Jové Ribalta, manager of Albet i Noya winery, dies at 55

The oenologist led the Subirats-based winery since 2017, focusing on international exports and sustainability.

Generic image of vineyards in the Penedès region during sunrise.
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Generic image of vineyards in the Penedès region during sunrise.

The oenologist Josep Jové Ribalta, manager of the Albet i Noya winery in Subirats, passed away this Thursday morning at the age of 55.

Jové joined the Alt Penedès winery in 1999 and took over as general manager in 2017. He was instrumental in strengthening the brand's commitment to quality, territory, and environmental sustainability.

"Albet i Noya wishes to send its warmth and sincerest condolences to his family and to all the people who mourn his loss today."

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Throughout his career, he excelled in international trade, significantly increasing the presence of Albet i Noya wines in global markets. One of his final milestones was securing the winery's entry into the B Corp community by 2025.