If you're thinking about going wine tasting while in Barcelona - go to Cavas Codorniu! It's only 45…read moremin drive from the main city... and totally worth it. Their tour that includes a train/trolley ride through the underground caves is so fun, impressive, and all in all, very informative. The grounds of the winery are gorgeous, after the tour we hung out in the garden, where we had lunch and more cava. All staff was very nice and attentive the guests. I felt that the pricing of the tour and wine were reasonable - I remember paying $18-20 for a bottle of delicious Cava. Nothing like the Sonoma/Napa prices! Heck, even lunch was fairly priced, plus you get beautiful views of the mountains and the winery. FYI: there are other wineries to explore in this area. also, the Monserrat monestary was only a 45 minute drive from Cavas Codorniu.

One of the best things you can do if you're visiting Barcelona is take a day or a 1/2 day trip to…read moreSant Sadurni d'Anoia. When you get there, be sure to make Codorniu one of your stops! First, you'll need to call a taxi upon arrival at the train station in town. We were not prepared for this and it was a headache, so just make sure you have that number in your phone ahead of time. The train and taxi are well worth the trip once you get there. Codorniu is a cava lover's oasis. Not only is the property picturesque and historic, but the staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. After touring the stunning grounds, you'll get to take an underground tram through the property. Eventually, you'll arrive at a tasting room where you can try several of their cavas. It's basically an adult playground and I can guarantee you won't regret your visit!

We booked a Cava tour and were picked up from our hotel by La Rambla, This was very convenient…read moresince ArtCava was about one (1) hour Northwest of Barcelona. It was a pleasant drive through Catalan's countryside as there is no urban sprawl or suburban areas. Once we got to ArtCava, we were given a glass of one of their Cavas, which is Barcelona's version of Champagne or Italy's Prosecco. We also got to tour the grounds and the winery structure itself, including the cellar and bottling area. After each presentation by the two (2) hosts, we were able to try other types of Cava. There are only four (4) grape types. Please note: Have a light snack like steak and eggs, crackers or nuts because you will be tasting at least four (4) types. We were really impressed by the Brute Rose that we got some of those bottles to go. :) I highly recommend this convenient tour, because by the time you get back to your hotel - it's time for a fine dinner!! Cheers and clink!!

Such a great tour. Spend many hours hearing about the land and the origination of the company…read more Great tour guided, and lots of fun to cork your favorite one and take home with you. You can tell they have a lot of love for what they do.

My husband and I visited in May when we were in Spain for our anniversary. We had the pleasure of…read morespending our time with Nuria. She was lovely and we appreciated learning about the history of the winery. The grounds are beautiful and the wine is great. We bought a few bottles to bring back home with us!

We booked a tasting and lunch with Albet I Noya via their website. The lunch was at a restaurant a…read morefew mins away and included three courses with wine from the winery- all were amazing! Then we went to the winery for a tour and additional tastings. We met the owner, we walked around the property and learned so much about the wine making process and the local area as well. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the region!

The country side in Catalonia is very beautiful. The winery grounds for Torres are no exception, it…read moreis beautiful. The Torres family brand is a world wide operation. Why? They have wineries in several different countries, as well as different parts of Spain. A stop at their retail shop can easily tell you that. If you want to purchase a bottle, to take home or enjoy before you go home, the shop is divided into world geographic regions. I am not new to their brands. I have been a big fan of their wines (Sangre de Toro, Black Label, brandy ...) for years. My tour group guide was good, but the scale of their operation was even more impressive. During the tour they put everyone into a very large and dark cavernous room with multiple adjacent rooms on all sides. In these rooms, that surround one large room they have glass windows where you can peek into the many different wines that they currently produce at this large scale production winery. What makes this unique, and very cool, was the synchronized classical music with the light show that at different times highlights their many brands in the surrounding rooms. Then, we eventually moved on to their beautiful tasting room where they provided us with 4 generous pieces of distinctly different local cheeses, with wine parings to go along. The match up pairings were so delicious, that I would frequent any restaurant that would put winery's cheese plate and wines on their menu regularly just for the opportunity to have this over and over again back home in Chicago. To sum it all up, a stop here is a great opportunity to experience and enjoy some of the best wines of Catalonia, and of course local cheese, along with great local Catalan hospitality! Two thumbs way up for the Torres family winery!!

Excellent winery! I took a train from Barcelona to get here…read more They offer an English speaking guide to give you a tour around the winery. We went around the winery in a trolley...the smells, sights, everything was awesome. The tasting included cheese and crackers. All the wine we tried was delicious.

I feel the wineries I've visited in the US pale in comparison to Pere Ventura. This is a beautiful…read morewinery. It's a cava production facility so maybe that's why there was an extra level of elegance attached to this place. We did an excursion through WE Barcelona, so I didn't know which facilities we would be visiting until we got on the bus. We started at Can Bas, which is primarily a winery, so no cava there. We took a 4x4 to Pere Ventura and then were led onto a detailed tour of the history of the cava-rie, and the extensive bottles stored in their 3 story wine cellar. There was also a very nice surprise for us during our visit (won't spoil it). The tasting was amazing. These bottles are beautiful and they were displayed like jewelry pieces---lit up from the bottom, just stunning. We had 3 white cavas and 1 rose. I was able to order wines and cavas to ship to the uS for a flat fee of 89 euros. I ended up ordering 6 bottles or wine and cavas and will receive them when I get back. The tastings were paired with tapas such as cheese, jamon and chocolates. Overall, I highly recommend Pere Ventura. It's a beautiful winery with a very educational tour and delicious tastings.

Amazing cavas, place and people. They do wine tourism, so if you ever get the chance, please visit…read morethe place and discover their story, you won't be disappointed.

One of the best spots in Barcelona to enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine and tapas…read more Their wine list is enormous, yet thoughtful, and I'd say reasonably priced for on-site consumption. I had a stunning bottle of white Rioja during my visit. The tapas are delicious and measure up to some of the more famous tapas places in town. Service is friendly but sometimes a bit chaotic -- there's a lot going on between the small interior and the large patio. Speaking of the patio, the views of the Basilica de Santa Maria Del Mar are top-notch. Vibe is pretty chill.

La Vinya provided us our best meal out of many many good meals in the five days we spent in…read moreBarcelona. It sits across the street from the beautiful Santa Maria church. It is everything one could want in a tapas bar. The waitress was accommodating and super friendly. She guided us to several wonderful bottles of Spanish wine, both red and white. This area has a lot of wonderful places to eat but we enjoyed the two meals that we ate here more than anywhere else. Looking forward to returning next time we're in Barcelona.

The gourmet tour of this winery estate was such a great experience. It's located in the southern…read morepart of Penedès in Catalonia. I'd say a little less than 3 miles from the shoreline. We could see it off in the distance from the property. Apparently, the salt air, cool breeze, and limestone soil creates a microclimate that adds to (or enhances) certain grape ripening characteristics. This is especially good for cava making, as we learned the last time we visited the upper part of this region. What we didn't know was how it affected wine and vinegar. We were about to find out. We were greeted by Marco who gave us a very extensive tour of their wine making facilities. We learned so much from this. What made it even more interesting was the wine vinegar tasting part of it. I know most people are familiar with the old expression about turning wine to vinegar. But, it's really not that simple. We entered the oak barrel lined building where the aging process was taking place. This is where we sampled 4 different types of balsamic made from their chardonnay, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon wines. He also treated us to a sample of the 30 year Antigues Reserves which was my absolute favorite of the 4. It's definitely one to be put away for very special occasions due to its price tag. I later found out that many famous chefs use this brand for cooking. I can totally see why. So, I was even more blown away during our wine tasting and lunch experience. The restaurant is on-site in the middle of one of their vineyards. There's indoor and outdoor seating. As a group, we were seated at a large table indoors. I won't go into any more detail. I'll just say that we loved every single dish, as well as the great service. I was also quite surprised to find a Chardonnay that I actually love. I don't know. Maybe it really does have something to do with the type of barrel. Their wines are fermented in oak barrels from the Nevers region of France. I know I'll be looking for this in the future when shopping for wine. My only regret is that I didn't purchase anything that day. It's not readily available in the states. However, I did find the vinegar set online at a sustainable gourmet shop in Tacoma. I've been enjoying it as a vinaigrette, and will eventually use some of the online Avgvstvs Forvm recipes as a reference. There's so much I want to say. Why is it named after the Via Augusta? What happened to the vineyards in Europe during the Great French Wine Blight? You'll just have to read all about it (or take the tour). It was a beautiful and memorable day!!

Beautiful place. Vinegars and wines were amazing. Tour guide was awesome. Tour was informativeread more

I've visited here two times, one in May and once in October and both times were simply amazing!…read moreLoved it! I went via a tour on Viator where you drove up one way and then took a sailboat back to Barcelona on the return - I highly recommend that route since the day is warmer on other side of wine visit. The winery is lovely! You try 5-6 wines and get great snack pairings, fresh bread for pan con tomato, salami and manchego with fresh olive oil. So tasty! You will love the relaxing vibe the whole time and to take bottles back with you is a steal! What a spot!

I took a tour of this winery and it is a must visit. It's a beautiful day away from the busy city…read moreof Barcelona in the Catalan countryside. I enjoyed learning about the family winery and the views. We tasted four wines and they were all delicious. I preferred the sparkling red they had but they were all delicious.