Wine & Gastronomy in Spain

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...

    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 ...

   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...

     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 ...

     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 ...

   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...

   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...