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Wine and gastronomy are part of Catalonia’s popular wisdom. Through this tour, delve into the Penedés region to learn all about the fascinating world of wine. The influence of the sun and the Mediterranean Sea make the Penedés a privileged territory for winemaking.
We will travel on a luxury private bus to visit 2 hand-picked selected wineries. Our first stop is a family-run boutique winery which has been cultivating vines for more than two thousand years. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by an expert winemaker who will tell you about the history of this millenary winery and guide you into the subterranean wine cellar. In this remarkable space, learn fascinating facts about grape varieties, vine growing, wine making or the optimal conditions for its storage.
It is now time to savor 4 charming wines in a stylish tasting room, accompanied by an assortment of gourmet delicatessen. Next, we will visit the traditional manor house (current residence of the owner family) and the vineyards to discover the art and secrets of winemaking!
To add a glamorous touch to the experience, continue the visit through the vineyards on board a convertible 4x4 car (approx. 40 min.) accompanied by your guide and a viticulturist, a true passionate expert! A unique and exclusive way to visit a stunning rural landscape with endless vineyards. Along the way, admire a Romanesque church settled among the vineyards and belonging to the manor.
The second cellar visited is an equally historical winery specialized in cava, a naturally sparkling wine with an unmistakable flavor deeply rooted in Catalonia. An exclusive opportunity to enter the Capella, the heart of the cellar, being this the oldest part of the winery. An enchanting candle-lighted ancient room where time stands still. After visiting the vineyard and cellar, taste 4 unique cavas. These are also paired by a selection of appetizers to enhance the experience. Raise your glass for a toast to a great wine experience!
• Visit to a local wine family-run winery
• Visit to a local cava family-run winery
• Exclusive 4x4 ride along the vineyards with the local viticulturist
• Private transport and specialized tour guide
• Wine and cava tour, tasting 4 wines and 4 cavas paired with a wide variety of bytes & tapas.
Wines:
• 2016 Sauvignon blanc
• 2014 Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2015 Chardonnay & Xarel·lo
• 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cavas:
• GRAN RESERVA 2014 Xarel·lo, Macabeu & Parellada
• VINTAGE GRAN RESERVA 2012 Xarel·lo & Chardonnay
• CUVÉE GRAN RESERVA 2014 Xarel·lo & Chardonnay
• VINTAGE ROSÉ GRAN RESERVA 2013 Pinot Noir
Bytes and Tapas:
• Green Picked Olives
• Toasted Bread with Tomato (catalan Bread)
• Local selection of nuts
• Goat cheese Pearls
• Cured sheep cheese with quince jelly
• Chips
• “Fuet” with toasted bread (catalan Bread)
• Iberic Ham on toasted bread
• Cured sheep cheese
• Catanias (chocolates)
• Food or beverages unless specified
• Hotel pick up
• 6 hours
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.
We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.
How to make a reservation?
To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility)
• Tour subject to availability
• Minors are not allowed on this tour
• Please, be at the check in point 15’ minutes before departure time
• This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on inclement weather
• Let us know at the time of booking if any dietary restrictions or allergies
• There is a minimum of people required to operate the tour. In the event that this minimum is not met, customers will be offered an alternative date, another tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund
• Tour may be affected due to special circumstances
08:45 – Meet your driver
09:00 – Starting the experience at Paseo de Gracia
• Go through Barcelona and see the great modernist buildings around the city
• Leave the city and start to see all the surrounding cities and towns.
• We will drive you through the Countryside where you can enjoy the views
• We will get into the Penedés area, all full of vineyards!
10:00 – We will arrive at Pere Ventura, the winery for the Cava.
• Visit with a specialist the cellars where they make the Cava
• Learn about the process to make cava
• Learn how they where doing it centuries ago and how they are making it nowadays.
• Finish the visit tasting four of their best Cavas
12:00 – Transfer with your driver to Can Bas
12:10 – Visit Can Bas
• Go around the vineyards with a JEEP to learn about them and the grapes
• Learn about the history of the Family Ventura
• Visit the cellars where they make the wine
• Learn about the process of making wine
• Finish the visit tasting four different wines
14:00 – Meet your driver again to go back to Barcelona
15:00 – End of the experience at the starting point
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