Where does the tour meet?

Your guide will meet you at any address within Barcelona; confirm the exact pickup when you book.

How long is the experience?

The listed duration is approximately 9 hours, departing in the morning and returning in the late afternoon.

What is the group size?

Groups are limited to a maximum of five people to keep visits intimate and allow access to small producers.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes—Epicure asks guests to notify dietary restrictions or allergies in advance so lunches and tastings can be adapted.

Is transportation included?

Transfers between Barcelona and Pla de Bages are included; the operator handles logistics and local transfers during the day.

Are purchases available on site?

Yes—most producers sell bottles and cured products on-site; bring cash or card for purchases.

Catalonia's Culinary Heritage: Sausages, Cava & Pla de Bages Wines

Catalonia's Culinary Heritage puts Barcelona on a plate, a full-day tasting route that follows cured-meat tradition and small‑estate wine culture from the city into the Pla de Bages countryside. The trip begins in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, and moves inland to a historic masia and the limestone hills of Pla de Bages. You’ll start at one of Europe’s oldest dry‑sausage producers—a family operation that has been curing salchichones for six generations. Inside the curing rooms, the air tastes faintly of smoked paprika and aged pork; guides explain how lean cuts, salt ratios and slow drying produce firm textures and savory fat that keeps through years of curing. A focused tasting pairs several sausage styles with a chilled bottle of cava, the bubbles cutting the salt and lifting herbal notes. Through these exchanges you get more than flavors: you get technique, lineage and the local language for charcuterie. From there the minivan threads east into Pla de Bages, a compact appellation where low, stony vineyards cling to terraces on clay‑limestone soils. The itinerary includes a small wine museum housed in a restored masia, where old presses and amphorae sit alongside contemporary cuvées. Expect frank conversations with winemakers about varietals that thrive in shallow soils and hot summers—Grenache, Macabeo and local blends—and why this inland microclimate produces wines that pair tightly with cured meats. Lunch is a regional feast of local cheeses, seasonal vegetables, and wines selected to echo the day’s tastings. Meals emphasize product provenance: farmhouse olive oil, mountain honey and produce from nearby fields. Epicure curates each visit with small groups (maximum five), so pacing feels intimate rather than rushed; your guide will meet you anywhere in Barcelona and handle logistics, leaving you free to focus on tasting and stories. This experience stands out because it stitches two long-lived crafts—charcuterie and winemaking—into a single, slow rhythm that’s rare on tourist routes. It’s a transportive food day that reveals how landscape, family craft and regional history shape the plates and bottles of Catalonia. Practical notes: comfortable shoes for uneven masia floors, light layers for cool curing rooms, and a camera to capture sunlit vineyard rows. Whether you’re a serious epicure or a curious traveler, this is a hands-on, sensory way to know Barcelona through its food. Plan for a nine‑hour day that moves at an unhurried pace: departures are at 09:00 from Barcelona and include two winery stops before returning late afternoon. The small-group format makes it easy to ask questions, photograph cellars and taste without crowds. If you have dietary restrictions or mobility needs, Epicure asks you to inform them in advance so they can adapt visits. Bring cash for purchases, and reserve in advance—spaces are limited to five guests per departure.

About Epicure Society

Epicure Society is a Barcelona-based culinary tour operator specializing in immersive food and wine experiences across Catalonia. The company curates guided small-group experiences that highlight regional producers, traditional techniques, and seasonal ingredients. Epicure Society offers market visits, tastings, hands-on cooking classes, cellar tours, and visits to historic masías and 17th-century farmhouses to explore local gastronomy.

Each itinerary focuses on authentic Catalan traditions, including cava and Corpinnat sparkling wines, artisanal cheeses, dry sausages, olive oil production, and paella preparation. Signature experiences include guided visits to Penedès wineries, underground cava cellars, and a wine museum, as well as workshops where participants learn paella and local cooking methods from experienced hosts.

Epicure Society works with local winemakers, cheesemakers, and family-run estates to provide direct access to producers and regional dishes. Tours are designed for travellers who seek cultural context alongside tasting experiences, with options ranging from market-led walks in Barcelona to full-day excursions into vineyard countryside.

Operating from Barcelona, Catalunya, Epicure Society lists experiences such as Catalonia's Culinary Heritage, Bubbles and Cheeses, Live Like a Local, Winery Visit, Cava Unique Experience, Gastronomic Tour, Penedes Wine Tour, and Olive Oil Tour. Clear descriptions, on-site tastings, and visits to authentic venues help guests understand Catalonia’s food culture. Information about meeting points, durations, pricing, and accessibility is provided per itinerary at booking. Epicure Society emphasizes respectful engagement with local producers and adherence to regional food traditions.

Booking details, group size limits, and dietary accommodations are available and specified for each experience during the reservation process online.

Catalonia's Culinary Heritage: Sausages, Cava & Pla de Bages Wines

Adventure Brief

Keep the Adventure Going

Trip Details from the Operator

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Highlights

Local Insights

Related Adventures & Guides

Operated By

About Epicure Society

Book an Authentic Catalan Food & Wine Experience

Adventure Tips

Recommended Gear