Overview

Enjoy a relaxing day in the Spanish countryside while sampling some of Spain’s best wines and cava (Spanish sparkling wine). On this day trip from Barcelona, visit with a professional guide three different kinds of wineries in the Penedés region (famous for winemaking) that showcase the very best of Catalan cava. Learn the traditional and modern methods for producing wine and cava, discover the different varieties and, of course, taste them! The small group size of this tour ensures you'll spend an intimate day with like-minded wine lovers.

Description

Stop At: Explore Catalunya, Carrer Palau de la Musica, 1, Barcelona 08010

9:00am - You will start your day at our office located right across from the famous Palau de la Musica. Meet your guide and listen to what the day has in store.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mas Comtal, Mas Comtal, 1, Avinyonet del Penedes 08793

10:30am - Our first winery is an absolute treat. You will be shown around the winery by the owner herself, making you feel as if you're an old friend or one of the family. She will explain all about her family's dedication to wine making, and you'll try a number of their best wines. But what makes this visit so unforgettable is the stunning sight of Montserrat serving as a backdrop to the endless views the vineyards.
This is a real, family owned winery. Don't be surprised to meet other members of the family as they wander around their family home. It's an absolute privilege to visit here.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Felix Massana Rafols, Crer de la Font, 33, Sant Pau d'Ordal 08739

12.00pm - The second winery of the day is another small family owned winery where you'll again be shown around by the owners.
This is such an intimate visit, and it a real treat to stand in their underground cellars that they literally carved out themselves.
You will enjoy a really personal wine tasting here, as the owner's wife lets you try a variety of wines, depending on
what you prefer most.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pacs del Penedes, Pacs del Penedes

2.00pm - After two special wineries, we will take you to a farmhouse style restaurant for a traditional local lunch. There is a variety of typical dishes to chose from. But what stands out for most people is the location of the restaurant - it's right in the middle of the vineyards!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta S/N, Pacs del Penedes 08796

3.30pm - Our final winery of the day is another family owned winery. The grapes here are not just grown organically, they also follow a bio-dynamic philosophy of wine making.
You'll learn all about this innovative approach as you walk in the vineyards, discover their underground cellars, and enjoy a very substantial wine tasting, followed by an olive oil tasting.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Palace of Catalan Music, Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, Barcelona 08003

6.30pm - We will leave our last winery, arriving back in Barcelona about 6.30pm