Drive a 1976 Mehari through El Penedès to visit two family wineries, taste premium cavas and wines, and finish with a picnic among the vines. This half-day tour blends countryside driving, cellar tours, and a leisurely local lunch.
Drive a 1976 Mehari through El Penedès to visit two family wineries, taste premium cavas and wines, and finish with a picnic among the vines. This half-day tour blends countryside driving, cellar tours, and a leisurely local lunch.
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The engine coughs, the canvas roof folds back, and the Mehari threads between low stone walls and neat rows of vines that lean toward the light. You roll through El Penedès with the wind and a guide who reads the land—the chalky soils, the terraces, the older family masias—pointing out parcels that shape a cava’s fine bead and a red’s backbone.
easy.
4 hours.
Low; suitable for most travelers who can walk short gravel paths and climb a few cellar steps
The tour includes tastings at two wineries and an open picnic lunch where local wines and cavas are offered; confirm exact pour policy when booking.
Tours typically start in Barcelona with a short drive to El Penedès and finish back near the same meeting point—verify pickup location and return times on your confirmation.
The Mehari is a vintage 1976 convertible maintained for passenger tours; it meets local safety standards but is an open-air, light-structure vehicle so expect a bumpy, exposed ride.
Some cellar areas have gravel, narrow steps, or uneven floors; contact the operator ahead of time to discuss accessibility and possible accommodations.
El Penedès has produced wine since Roman times and became a center for sparkling wine in the 19th century when local producers adapted Champagne methods to create cava.
Many local wineries are moving toward organic or low-intervention practices; visitors should stick to guided paths, avoid trampling vines, and dispose of waste responsibly.

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