Wine, Cava & Gastronomy in Penedès

The Catalan region of Penedès near Barcelona has its own character. Here, between the Mediterranean coast and the mountains, wines and cavas of excellent quality have been produced for centuries.


Penedès is considered the cradle of modern Spanish viticulture. Centuries ago, it was mainly known for its red wines, but since the production of cava, white grapes have increasingly gained the upper hand. Nowadays about 2/3 is planted with white grapes. Cava is produced according to the méthode traditionelle like Champagne.


There are many cava and wineries in this area, from large to small, where the owner still manually turns the bottles every day!

Casa Bolet Penedes
Codorniu
castellers vilafranca

Cava & Modernisme - 3 days in Penedès

Program

Catalan Modernism was the response to Art Nouveau/Jugendstill in other countries. The most well-know architect from this period is Gaudí.


Day 1 - arrival Casa Modernista Bolet

Casa Modernista Bolet is a charming hotel located in a Modernist building from 1911 and surrounded by ecological vineyards, green hills, pine forests and olive trees. All five rooms are different and you will stay in one with views on the vineyards.

On the premises you will also find the winery of the family Bolet. You will have a tour with tasting of their premium wines and cava. In the evening enjoy a gastronomic dinner in one of the nearby restaurants.

The hotel is about 10 minuted from Vilafrance del Penedès with various Modernist buildings and home of 3 Castellers (human towers) group. Depending on their schedule you can seem them in action or practising.


Day 2- visit Codorníu in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia

Visit to this well-known cava producer just outside Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the cava capital. The building is also an example of Modernism and the tour includes a train ride through the wine cellars and a tasting of cava. 


Day 3 -departure or  combine with Priorat?

You can extend this trip with a visit to Priorat. The landscape is so different and is a great combination. Or the below trip visiting 3 wine regions.

Including

- 2 nights in Casa Modernista Bolet including breaksfast and tour & tasting

- dinner in nearby restaurant

- visit Codorníu including tasting of cava

From € 325  p.p. with stay in a double room Camagroc

Extend your stay?

Do you prefer to stay some extra days on the coast like in Sitges or combine with Barcelona or Priorat?

Contact us for more information and availability.

Gramona winery
mas doix priorat

Wine tour for Wine Lovers - Empordà, Penedès & Priorat

Program

During this trip you will visit 3 wine regions and several wineries of which some are a member of Grandes Pagos de España: Clos d'Agon in Empordà, Gramona in Penedès and Mas Doix in Priorat. Enjoy the different landscapes and the wines and cavas from these regions!


Day 1 - arrival at Hotel Mas del Sol, Empordà

This 4* hotel is surrounded by vineyards of the Empordà, the wine region of the Costa Brava. About 10 minutes from the coast and 30 kilometers from Girona. Located in a Catalan masia, this boutique hotel features a restaurant, lounge, terrace and outdoor pool.

A wonderful place to discover the vineyards and the coast of the Costa Brava!

Dinner in hotel.


Day 2 - visit with wine tasting at Clos d'Agon

As early as the 15th century there were vineyards on this wine estate. Since the 1990s, new grape varieties have been planted, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Voignier, Marsanne and Monastrell.

The new bodega was built in 2005, fully integrated into the environment and inspired by the work of Piet Mondrian. After the tour there you will enjoy a tasting of their wines. Possible to add a picnic or a biking experience.

Dinner in hotel.


Day 3- drive to Penedès, arrival Casa Modernista Bolet

Casa Modernista Bolet is a charming hotel located in a Modernist building from 1911 and surrounded by ecological vineyards, green hills, pine forests and olive trees. All five rooms are different and you will stay in one with views on the vineyards.

On the premises you will also find the winery of the family Bolet. You will have tour with tasting of their premium wines and cava. Enjoy a gastronomic dinner paired in the evening in one of the nearby restaurants.


The hotel is about 10 minuted from Vilafrance del Penedès with various Modernist buildings and home of 3 Castellers (human towers) group. Depending on their schedule you can see them in action or practising.


Day 4 - visit Gramona in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia

Gramona is a beautiful winery in the centre of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. You will visit their vineyards outside this cava town including the farm with their sheep, chickens and horses. The views are amazing with Montserrat on the background. On return in their winery you will enjoy their cavas and wine during a tasting.


Day 5- drive to Priorat, arrival Design Hotel Ora

Ora Hotel Priorat combines the old-world charm with modern day comfort. Located in the historical abbey of Torroja del Priorat, an 18th century building converted into a stylish boutique hotel, makes Ora a great place to enjoy a unique experience of the beautiful landscapes, exceptional wines and genuine gastronomy of the Priorat wine country.


On this day or the last day you will make a stop at Atavus Winery in Gratallops. A nice family winery where do work in connection with nature. You will walk through the vineyards and learn more about the process and their filosophy. In the new tasting room with a views on the vineyards you will enjoy a tasting of their iconic wines accompanied by lunch.


Day 6 - visit Mas Doix

Visit to this exceptional winery near Scala Dei. This winery is one of the Grandes Pagos de España. After the tour you will have a tasting of 5 of their wines. On request a tasting of 7 wines of old vintages is possible.

Between Torroja del Priorat and Mas Doix you will find the Monastery of Scala Dei, the Carthusian

settlement that is now a museum that you can visit outside the village of Escaladei. Here you can also visit the Escaladei winery.


Day 7 -departure or to other region

Departure or  extend this trip with a one of the other regions like Terra Alta, Tarragona or Ebro Delta.

Including

- 2 nights in Hotel Mas del Sol including breakfast

- 2 dinners in hotel restaurant

- tour & tasting of their main wines at Clos d'Agon

- 2 nights in Casa Modernista Bolet including breakfast 

- 1 dinner in nearby restaurant

- tour at the winery of Bolet

- tour & tasting at Gramona

- 2 nights in Design Hotel Ora in Torr0ja del Priorat including breakfast 

- visit and lunch at Atavus Winery

- visit and tasting of 5 wines at Mas Doix

From € 979 p.p. with stay in a double room.


Contact us for more information and availability.

Extend your stay in Tarragona or Ebro Delta?

Stay some more days in the south of Catalunya and extend your visit with a few days in Tarragona and Ebro Delta!

Contact us for a tailor-made proposal! 

Do you want to extend one of our packages with a stay in Barcelona, on the coast or in Priorat?

Contact us for a tailor-made proposal!