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Trade the tour-bus dash for slow tastings and personal access: this private, small-group day trip from Barcelona visits hidden wineries in Penedès, a rock-carved cellar and a 17th-century farmhouse for wine-and-food pairings. Read on to find out what makes these estates special and how to prepare.
Trade the tour-bus dash for slow tastings and personal access: this private, small-group day trip from Barcelona visits hidden wineries in Penedès, a rock-carved cellar and a 17th-century farmhouse for wine-and-food pairings. Read on to find out what makes these estates special and how to prepare.
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Winery Visit brings travelers from Barcelona into the heart of Penedès, Catalonia, for an intimate day of tasting, walking vineyards, and exploring a cellar carved into living rock. This eight-hour private experience focuses on small groups (maximum 5 people) and moves off the typical tourist routes to reveal the region’s high-quality wine culture, local grape varieties and the landscape that shapes them. Your guide will meet you at any address within Barcelona and drive roughly 40–70 minutes into the Penedès wine country. The itinerary is straightforward: departure from Barcelona at 09:30, a first winery tasting around 10:15, a second winery with a vineyard stroll at 12:00, and return to Barcelona around 16:00. Hosts select family-run estates and boutique producers, emphasizing Cava and classic Penedès varieties such as Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada; expect crisp sparkling wines, mineral-driven whites and structured reds whose character reflects the limestone soils and Mediterranean climate. One highlight is a cellar integrated into a rock formation—engineered to use the earth’s stable temperature and humidity, it offers a rare architectural glimpse into traditional storage practices. The tour culminates in the dining room of a 17th-century farmhouse where a curated selection of wines is paired with regional dishes: cured meats, artisan cheeses and seasonal preserves that illustrate why table culture and winemaking are inseparable here. The trip’s small size and curated venues make it ideal for travelers who want depth over breadth: fewer stops, slower tasting, and direct conversation with owners or winemakers. Guides focus on interpretation—vine training, harvest rhythms and sustainable practices used at each estate—so visitors leave with practical tasting notes and a clearer sense of terroir. Accessibility can be accommodated with advance notice, and the experience is designed for adults of all tasting experience levels. Practical notes: bring comfortable shoes for uneven vineyard paths, a light jacket for the cool rock cellar, and an appetite for local food. Because venues are off the beaten path and intentionally exclusive, reservations are essential. For city-based logistics, the meeting point is flexible within Barcelona; the exact addresses of wineries are provided by the operator during booking. Winery Visit is best for curious food-and-wine travelers looking to trade crowds for conversations and to see Penedès through the lens of local producers. What sets this offering apart is its curator's eye: all wineries are handpicked for quality and character rather than name recognition. At Epicure, this is part of our philosophy—seamless execution, authenticity and moments timed so a single sight or sip can change how you think about Catalan wine. With a maximum of five guests, conversations are personal, questions are welcomed, and you often leave with producer contacts or bottles that are hard to find outside the region and stories.
easy.
8 hours.
Light walking on uneven vineyard terrain; suitable for most active adults but requires standing during tastings and short walks.
Your guide will meet you at any address within Barcelona; exact logistics are confirmed at booking.
Maximum group size is 5 people to ensure an intimate, curated experience.
Hosts focus on Penedès specialties including Cava and local varieties like Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada, plus regional reds and whites determined by the estates visited.
The operator provides transport from Barcelona to the wineries; meeting point details and transport arrangements are confirmed during booking.
If you have any disability or special requirement, inform the team in advance; they will assist and adapt the experience accordingly.
Cancellation and refund details are provided at booking—contact Epicure or the booking platform for specific terms.
Penedès has a centuries-old winemaking tradition and a strong local culture of small, family estates that preserve craft methods.
Many boutique producers in Penedès practice sustainable viticulture and water-wise management; small-group tours reduce pressure on fragile rural sites.
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.
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