About this tour
Spend a day exploring three contrasting wineries across Penedés, the heartland of Catalan cava production. A local guide walks you through both traditional and contemporary winemaking techniques while you taste sparkling wines and still wines from each estate. The small group (maximum eight) travels by air-conditioned minivan from Barcelona, giving you genuine insight into what makes this region Spain's premier sparkling wine destination. Plan for a full 10 hours in the countryside.
Highlights
- Three distinct wineries showcase different production philosophies
- Learn cava-making from traditional méthode champenoise to modern approaches
- Taste multiple Spanish wine and cava varietals across estates
- Small group ensures genuine conversation with fellow wine enthusiasts
- Air-conditioned minivan transport through rolling vineyard landscape
- Local guide provides regional winemaking history and context
What to expect
You'll start early and travel to Penedés, pulling up to your first winery where the guide introduces you to the region's significance in Spanish sparkling wine production. At each of the three estates, you'll walk through cellars or vineyards (depending on the property), watch demonstrations of production methods, and sit down for structured tastings with explanations of flavour profiles and grape varieties. Between wineries there's time to absorb the landscape and chat with other guests. The pace is leisurely but involves some walking on uneven ground, so moderate fitness helps.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Lunch is not included—some wineries have restaurants or you can arrange a picnic. Minimum age for tasting is 18. The tour runs in English only. Hotel transfers aren't covered, though you'll be collected from a central Barcelona meeting point.
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