Barcelona: Familia Torres Winery Tapas & Wine Day Trip

Summary

Barcelona vineyard day trip for food lovers with wine tasting

You’ll travel from Barcelona into Penedès for a day of vineyard walks, guided wine tastings at Familia Torres Winery, and a relaxed lunch of Catalan tapas under the vines. Expect local stories from your guide, honest flavors straight from the estate gardens, and moments where you might forget you’re on a tour at all.

What’s the experience like?

The drive out from Barcelona to Penedès went by quicker than I thought — maybe it was the way our guide, Marta, kept tossing in stories about her grandfather’s own vines. When we pulled up at Familia Torres Winery, the air had that dry-earth smell you only get in late summer. I remember stepping out of the minibus and just standing there for a second, listening to the low hum of insects somewhere between the grape rows. The place didn’t feel showy — more like someone’s family estate than a tourist stop.

Marta led us through these sun-warmed vineyards, pointing out old vines and talking about how the winery is trying to bring back nearly lost grape varieties. She said “regenerative viticulture” like it was just part of daily life here. I tried a grape straight off the vine (probably not allowed, but she winked). Inside the Waltraud building — all glass and cool stone — we could smell bread baking from somewhere nearby. There was a moment when she handed me a glass of vermouth and I realized my hands were dusty from touching the leaves outside. It felt right.

The meal was honestly better than I expected — not fancy, but everything tasted like it had just been picked or made that morning. Bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, tortilla de patata that Marta insisted had “the right amount of onion,” escalivada on coca bread with salty anchovies… and then Catalan chicken that reminded me of Sunday lunches at my aunt’s house (except she never served wine this good). We tried four wines; I still think about that white one, something floral but not sweet. Someone at our table tried to pronounce “mató” for dessert and got it so wrong even our server started laughing.

Afterwards we wandered around the shop for a bit — I bought olive oil because it smelled so green, if that makes sense. The ride back to Barcelona was quieter; maybe everyone was full or just thinking about their favorite part. For me it was sitting under those vines with a glass in hand, feeling like time slowed down for an afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tour and tasting at Familia Torres

• Depart from Estació del Nord
• Travel 50 minutes to Penedès region
• Tour vineyards and Waltraud winery
• Learn about winemaking and sustainability
• Taste local dishes and four wines
• Return to Estació del Nord

Top questions

How long is the day trip to Familia Torres Winery from Barcelona?

The drive takes about 50 minutes each way; expect a full half-day tour including transport.

Is lunch included in this Barcelona winery tour?

Yes, a tasting menu featuring Catalan tapas made with estate ingredients is included.

What wines are tasted during the Familia Torres experience?

You’ll try four wines: one vermouth, one white wine, one red wine, and one sparkling wine.

Are children allowed on this Familia Torres Winery tour?

Yes, children under 18 can join but will be served grape juice or water instead of wine.

Does this winery tour include transportation from Barcelona?

Yes, premium minibus transport is provided round-trip from Estació del Nord in Barcelona.

Is there free time to explore or shop at Familia Torres?

Yes, after lunch you’ll have time to browse the winery’s shop before heading back.

What kind of guide leads this day trip?

A specialist enotourism guide accompanies your group throughout the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip premium minibus transport from central Barcelona, guided vineyard walks with an expert local guide, four guided wine tastings (or juice for kids), a full Catalan-style brunch with estate-grown ingredients at Familia Torres Winery’s restaurant, plus free time to explore their shop before returning in the afternoon.