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Book a visit to the Priorat wineries from Barcelona

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The unique nature of Priorat, mountains and plains. Wine cellars up to 30 meters deep, traditions of Spanish winemaking: explore it all on our private tours. The bodega or Underground City is the name of the famous cellars of  Priorat  wineries, some of which were created in the 1930s and earlier on the basis of underground excavations of building stone. At a depth of 5 to 30 meters formed adits with a relatively low, constant temperature and humidity, which were the prerequisite for the creation of plants vintage wines of  Priorat . The length of the wine galleries can reach several hundred square meters! This is where the best wines of  Priorat  (the wine region of Spain) are aged in oak barrels. Bodega Tour at  Priorat  Wineries A story about the stories of the best vintage wineries of  Priorat  and the technology of wine production from the owners of the wineries, a tasting of still wines (8 samples of still wines are served), dinner at t...

Spanish Orange wines: have you ever heard of them?

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Imagine you are going to one of the best wineries in Spain! At 10.00 there will be a tour, a tasting and a chauffeur-driven car ride through the vineyards of the Priorat, Penedes or Imporada, the best wine-producing regions of Catalonia. One of the best Spanish family wineries was founded in the 1930s and is located south of Barcelona. It makes red, rosé, and white wines, as well as cava (the sparkling wines of Catalonia, which are produced using the method of French Champagne). The grounds of Parés Baltà are vast in area and varied in geography. The differences in the altitude and the proximity to the sea, the rainfall and the sunshine give the vines a unique bouquet of flavours, depending on the terroir (the combination of soil and climate and the specific terrain) of the vineyard. Eighteen varieties are grown in the vineyards. At 13.00 leaving for the restaurant. At 13.30 dinner in a restaurant (possibly Michelin restaurant). At 15.00 departure to another ancient winery. At 15.30 a ...

Wineries of the Emporda region: a wine tour from Barcelona

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Spain is one of the world's leading wine producing countries, ranking first in terms of vineyard area and third in terms of the volume of wine produced. You will get to know not only the most famous Spanish producers, but also the variety of varieties and the peculiarities of the creation of this beautiful drink. All our wine tours start from Barcelona Barcelona is a place you'll never forget if you've been here at least once. Styles and eras knit together in the unique architecture of this world-famous city. They will tell you about the great architect and his main creation. Before your wine tour we can arrange a tour of the old city of Barcelona and a wine and cheese comparison course. The old town is quite a heterogeneous entity, including, among others: the Gothic Quarter; the Barceloneta and Raval Quarter; San Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera. Wine and Cheese in Spain Wine and cheese: this pairing has long been an exquisite gastronomic combination. In it, both produc...

Emporda Region: Wine and Gastronomy Tour from Barcelona

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On a wine tour to a private winery in Emporda, you will get a closer look at the culture of winemaking: you will see with your own eyes the entire cycle of wine production. You will taste the best varieties. In just one weekend you will learn the secrets of winegrowing, discover the wonderful world of grape varieties, and understand the intricacies of perfect wine maturation. If you are looking for an interesting way to spend time in Spain, if you are keen on visiting wineries or if you just started to get acquainted with the wine culture, but you do not know where to start, if you like interesting and informative vacation - we are always glad to see you! We are happy to welcome everyone: both novice wine lovers and professional sommeliers, because we share your love for wine. We welcome everyone who appreciates wine and is interested in the process of making it. Wine tour to the wineries of Emporda, Spain In just one day you will learn all the secrets of wine making skills, taste wine...

A wine tour of Catalonia on your birthday

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  Would you like to celebrate a special occasion or birthday in Spain? We love holidays! Don't forget to mention it when booking - and we'll help you make the day even more memorable! A wine tour outside the city of Barcelona, through the wine-producing regions of Catalonia, will be a great gift for any occasion. We will be happy to add to the mood of your festive event and will be happy to help you organize a celebration with us, whether it is a birthday or a wedding. We will show you wine companies for a relaxing getaway for two or with friends where you can enjoy wine and gastronomic tastings!  We recommend ordering a private wine tour for your family (up to 10 people), where you can spend an unforgettable vacation, in nature all together. The tour will help you learn more about the basics of wine making, begin to understand wine and understand the intricacies of wine. Live tours of winery estates are available in English, Spanish, or Russian. Private, flexible, relaxing wi...

Private wine tour to Penedes from Barcelona

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   The Penedès region: a paradise for white wines Catalonia in general may be best known for its Cava, but the Penedès region in particular is known for its masterful white wine blends. With more than 153 vineyards in the area south of Barcelona, it's no surprise that Penedès has gained an international reputation for its bottled delicacies.  Head to the sun-drenched region, where local winemakers will take you on private tours of their fields and facilities, offering Cava tastings and wines in every cellar! Tasting selections are even accompanied by a traditional Catalan lunch or dinner. A del día menu or delicious smoothies made on site are perfect for relaxing during your tour of the Penedes wineries! We'll show you historic sites and restaurants where you can stop to sample local cuisine. If you want to try rustic tapas or coffee and pastries from the chef, we'll arrange that for you! Gourmet restaurant or  Michelin restaurant  —   no limits for us! A g...

Private tasting of the best wines, vermouth and cava in Barcelona

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  We invite you to a unique author's tour for wine lovers. (with tastings). Spain is one of the world's recognized leaders in wine production, and Catalonia is one of the best producers of Spanish wines. They produce excellent red dry wines, and in the production of Cava (sparkling wine), the region is the undisputed leader. You will visit the most famous bodega of Catalonia and hear the amazing story of the Catalan family Torres, who have been managing this bodega for almost 150 years, the history of ups and downs and phenomenal success, because the wines of Torres have managed to win the whole world... For whom? For lovers of fine wine and delicious food! We organize a wonderful evening for gourmets. A very well thought out and organized tour. The service is top-notch. All drinks and dishes are delicious and high quality. Plus at the same time you are introduced to several restaurants where you can return later. You'll enjoy lots of tapas and the history of the wineries. ...

Montserrat vineyards from Barcelona: one-day tour

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After a tour of the Monastery of Montserrat, a trip to one of the oldest Spanish wine-making regions of Penedés, which includes 110,000 hectares of vineyards located at different altitudes, sometimes reaching 800 meters above sea level. The Torres brand was registered in 1870 by Jaime Torres, it owns vineyards in the Penedés area, in Cuba, Chile and California.  Torres Wine Cellars exports to more than 140 countries around the world. A visit to Torres Wine Cellars will show you the winemaking process. You will also watch a film about the history of the Torres family, take a tour of the vineyards and visit the winery's wine cellars. At the end of the tour you will be able to taste the wines and visit the store where you will be able to see the entire collection of drinks produced. Montserrat vineyards from Barcelona: one-day tour From the vineyards we will move to the winery, where we will go through all the stages that must be met by the grapes before they are made into the final p...

Looking for a cava tasting in Barcelona?

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    Prefer wine tasting in Barcelona? If your busy schedule of events in this cultural center does not allow time to head to the outskirts of the city, rest assured that your palate can still indulge within the city limits. Restaurant La Vinya del Senyor, the vineyard of the Catalan Lord. This charming spot in the Born-Ribera neighborhood offers an unforgettable experience for wine lovers. Located near the entrance to the Basilica, Santa María del Mar, you will get a taste of the cultural atmosphere of the city. With more than 300 wines to choose from, you can't go wrong with dining here! Whether you decide to stroll through the wine countries of Catalonia, get your hands dirty with Cava products, or just stroll through the picturesque streets of Barcelona, you're sure to find a wine tour to your liking. Who knows, you might leave the Catalan capital as a wine lover and impress your friends back home with your knowledge of all things Cava ... Cheers! Tasting cava in Barcelona ...

Exclusive wine tour: the best wineries near Barcelona

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   If you are looking for a wine tour near Barcelona, with a little more action, go on a private tour from Casamiga Events to Penedès wine country. An area filled with small and charming wineries, visitors won't find a better place to experience the rich and long history of Cava creation. Wine tour from Barcelona for 1 day This one-day wine and gastronomic trip offers all the regular activities you'd expect, a walk through the region's sun-drenched vineyards, a cellar walk and a barbecue lunch. What sets this tour apart from the others is that visitors will be allowed to try their hand at the age-old practice of making cava. After sampling a variety of wines, guests will be able to choose their favorite type and dive in to master the intricate process of cava decomposition. If you fail or succeed in this interesting activity, bring home your own bottle of Cava, it is sure to impress your friends and family and become a unique souvenir of your stay in Barcelona. For more inf...

Private wine tour to the Priorat from Barcelona

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     Let's start with a basic, albeit well-founded boast. Since 2000, the labels of wines produced in the Priorat wine region in the south of Catalonia bear the magic abbreviation "DOQ" (DOC in Spanish), which is simply because it stands for the highest quality category of Spanish wines.  Apart from Priorat, only wines from certain Rioja vineyards are honored with this title. But we are talking about Spain, the country which is one of the three world leaders in wine exports (along with France and Italy), and by the total area of vineyards and even the first in the whole world. So here it is, the "exclusive" in the title of the article: Priorat wines: just for true connoisseurs of the divine nectar, aesthetes and, if you wish, gourmets of enological products for whom quality matters.  And the highest quality of Priorat wines is an acknowledged fact today The proof is the opinion of the most renowned expert and wine connoisseur Robert Parker, who in 2012 included ...

Private wine tour to the Priorat from Barcelona

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     A delightful full-day tour of three of the most fascinating designer wine houses in the Priorat wine district! Built by the architect of the same name, Seyer Mortinel, a disciple and follower and later rival of Antonio Gaudia. It was while working on the project of the Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona, that Antoni Gaudi and Seijer Mortinel went their separate ways.  Our tour will begin with the Coopérative Sayer Falset Marsa, which has a century-old history, founded in 1912, comprising more than 350 small wineries. The members of the cooperative are families of farmers who have lived in the Priorat for generations, and have worked these lands with love and care. They know their work thoroughly and every inch of the land.  The cooperative partners own these lands and work them themselves growing grapes.  They stand firm on this project, and know that a good result is to work the vineyards all year long, for the highest quality.  Next we will ...

Spanish wine: interesting facts you don't know yet

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   The first time we went to a Spanish store to buy wine as a gift for friends, we were confused. All the names on the labels were incomprehensible, there was literally not a single familiar word. That is, in appearance we could distinguish the red wine from the white and pink, but further it was unclear. Over time we certainly figured it out a bit, so here are a few facts to help you not get lost in the store. Spain is the third largest wine producing country in the world. In first place, of course, is France, followed by Italy. That said, it is the red Spanish wines that are very respected in the world. If you go to the relevant store, you will not find the usual division into sweet and dry wines. All Spanish wines are dry by default. But they are differentiated by age: the labels say Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva.  Crianza are red wines that have been aged for two years, and Reserva for at least three years. Gran Reserva are wines that are produced only in good vint...

Wine and Valentine's Day: Wine tasting and food in Barcel

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   Barcelona is best known for its rich culture, historical monuments and famous architectural achievements, but it is also home to some of the best Cava wines and sparkling wines in the world. The beautiful region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain harbors many fertile soils. Combine this with the gloriously warm climate of the Mediterranean coast, and you're bound to find vineyards under which you can spend an unforgettable Valentine's Day! If you are a wine connoisseur or just enjoy one unusual drink (or more!) From the many wine tours of Barcelona not only makes your day interesting, but also allows you to better understand the origins of wines. this popular drink and the opportunity to experience a range of new flavors. For example, a day trip to Codorníu gives you the opportunity to experience a combination of art, architecture and, of course, a huge number of wines for your palate! An afternoon tour of the world-famous Cava cellars on Valentine's Day, extensive viney...

These grapes have been growing here for 300 years in Priorat

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  The Bodegas de Scala Dei (Bodegas de Scala Dei) occupy buildings that formerly housed the administrator of the monastery, a kind of mediator between the faithful and the farmers. Some of these structures date back to the 17th century, with stone walls more than a meter thick. The Bodegas de Scala Dei (Bodegas de Scala Dei) occupy buildings that formerly housed the administrator of the monastery, a kind of mediator between the faithful and the farmers. Some of these structures date back to the 17th century, with stone walls more than a meter thick. The roots of the modern winery date back to the nineteenth century, to the laws of confiscation of the Mendizabal church lands, when the current owners bought the monastery lands, settled here and began to produce wine. The Scala Dei winery The Scala Dei winery has survived since then, undergoing some changes to adapt to each era, such as the conversion from OAO, which took place in 1974. It was then that they became one of the pioneers...

‘The Lost World’ Personal first class wine & food journey

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  The Emporda region in Catalonia (Spain) is a territory where winemaking has been developing for a very long time. Emporda: аbout location The location of this region is absolutely exceptional. It is located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea and this is the place, where the strong Tramontana wind blows, reaching 120 km/h. The taste of the grapes here is, therefore, very special and the wine is amazing and incorporates the wind freshness, the sea flavour, and the experience of antiquity...  Historic heritage. Emporda is a DO-marked wine region in Catalonia. Local wines have been awarded the quality mark for a long time. Greeks grew grapes for wine Then the Romans came to this land and the local wine was sent directly to the emperor’s table. Features of the Emporda region. This region is different in that it has 4 different types of soil, each provides grapes and wine with own special quality. Gresa is a soil formed with sand and meteorite granite. It brings elegan...

Would you like to taste the best wine in the world?

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Visiting Spain's wine regions is a dream for every wine lover. Stunningly exquisite vineyards, warm and sunny weather, charming mountain slopes, and good food - all this awaits you Spain. More precisely, in Catalonia, a vibrant wine region. Although the Catalan grape harvest is not always as good as that of its neighbor France, Spanish vineyards have been famous for their wine tastings since the 19th century, right after only regional producers mastered the art. At the same time, the production of the now world-famous Cava wines began thanks to the Catalan Don José Reventos, owner of the Codornio winery. In the early 1870s he successfully invented a method of production of sparkling wines, imitating the French Champagne. "Codornio remains one of the most famous and popular wineries in Spain, but in fact there are many more companies around Barcelona. Various vineyard and cellar tours are organized where you can taste all the famous wines in tastings. Reds, whites, sparkling: w...

One-of-a-kind Kripta Cava wine in Penedes, Spain

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Penedes is one of the most famous wine-producing regions of Spain and Catalonia. Its world fame is due to the production of cava, a Spanish sparkling wine made according to the traditional Champagne method. Nowadays there are several hundreds of cava producing wineries in Penedes. Some of them are giants, such as the Fresenet and Codornio wineries, world leaders in the production of sparkling wines. But our wine tours go to small, family-owned wineries where the emphasis is on quality, not quantity. Visiting such traditional family wineries is a unique experience: you will walk around the winery in the company of the owner, who will show you the innermost corners of it, explain in detail all the secrets of the winemaking process, and at the end, of course, offer to taste his products. A couple of hours at the winery will help you not only learn all the nuances of cava production, but also get a feel for the way of life of the winemakers, who will welcome you as old friends. We will fin...

Visiting wine cellars (bodegas) in Spain

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Obviously, this is not the only, but the main activity of an oenotourist. Once you start, you realize that no matter how many places you visit, each new winery will surprise you again, because no two wineries are the same, and no two wines are the same. Taste, aftertaste, color, aroma and other characteristics of a wine depend on two factors: the mode of production and the terroir (environmental factors in which the grapes grow: climate, topography, etc.). The first factor is determined by man, the second: by nature itself. For example, in the Priorat region the vineyards are located on slopes that are difficult to access, making them difficult to cultivate. Galicia is characterized by many small plots, each with a small winery. At the same time, the size of the vineyards in La Mancha is amazing… Living in bodega hotels (you already know what that is, don't you?) It is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience! You are fully immersed in the unique atmosphere of the world of winemakin...