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Spend a day tasting boutique and traditional wines in Penedès with a small-group tour that departs Barcelona. Learn winemaking stories, visit a grape laboratory in a masia, and savor sparkling and still wines paired with local bites.
Spend a day tasting boutique and traditional wines in Penedès with a small-group tour that departs Barcelona. Learn winemaking stories, visit a grape laboratory in a masia, and savor sparkling and still wines paired with local bites.
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On a sunlit morning you leave Barcelona and drive into the Penedès, the low Mediterranean hills that hold Spain’s most productive sparkling-wine country. The Penedes Wine Tour visits two very different producers: a young winemaker’s garage project in revived family plots with wide views, and a traditional masia winery where organic vines sweep down terraces to old stone buildings. Over six hours you taste innovative boutique wines, crisp cavas, and age-worthy still wines, while a guide explains soil, grape choices, and modern and time-tested techniques in a grape laboratory and tasting room.
What makes this trip special is contrast. The first stop is intimate—one-vintner experimentation, small-batch barrels and personal stories that turn glassfuls into portraits of place. The second stop sits in a classic Catalan masia, its cellar and lab laid out for careful organic production and sparkling wine art: bubbles from ancestral methods, fresh Mediterranean acidity, and pairings of local cheeses and cured meats. Group size is capped at five, so conversations stay lively and education stays personal. Epicure's close attention to curation means each pour is paired with a concise story of soil, age, and technique, and staff encourage questions from novices and enthusiasts alike. Tastings are structured to progress from lighter to more complex wines, with palate cleansers and notes provided. The tour is wheelchair-friendly with advance notice for adaptations, and children are welcome when arranged, though the focus is adult tasting. Book early—spaces fill quickly during harvest and weekends.
Logistics are straightforward: departure from Barcelona at 10:00, a 45-minute drive to the first winery, a midday move to the second estate with tastings through the afternoon, and a return by 16:00. Optional lunch upgrade extends the experience with a full set menu paired to local wines. The meeting point is flexible—the guide will meet you at any Barcelona address—making it easy for travelers staying in the city to join without juggling transit.
Expect rolling vineyard vistas, dry stone walls, and rows of organic grapevines—look for native scrub and olive trees on the ridgelines. Bring comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and a light jacket for cellar visits where temperatures fall. Photography rewards include the masia façade, vineyard rows at eye level, and glass reflections against the Catalan light.
Why book it? For travelers who care about provenance and personality in their wine, this tour compresses a season’s worth of learning into a relaxed day. The small-group format means the winemakers and estate staff share candid stories, and the contrast between garage creativity and traditional production offers a clear sense of how terroir and human touch shape wine in Penedès. It’s an editable itinerary that keeps the focus on taste, view, and the tactile pleasures of rural Catalonia.
easy.
6 Hours.
Light walking and standing; able to climb winery stairs and walk short vineyard paths
The guide will meet you at any address within Barcelona; confirm your pickup location when you book.
There is no stated minimum age, but tastings focus on adult wine education; contact the operator to confirm arrangements for minors.
Yes—advance notice allows the team to adapt the experience and arrange accessible routes where possible.
Round-trip transport from Barcelona is included in the itinerary; confirm pickup details when you book.
Language options depend on guide availability; request your preferred language during booking to ensure a match.
Yes—notify the operator ahead of time and they will work with the restaurant to adjust the menu where possible.
Penedès has long been central to Catalonia’s sparkling-wine production; small-batch cava grew alongside industrial production in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Many local producers emphasize organic practices and reduced chemical inputs; opt for tours that highlight sustainable viticulture and low-impact tasting.
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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