Barcelona Wine Tasting Penedès: 7 Wines & Tapas

Drive an hour from Barcelona into Penedès wine country for a tasting that teaches you what the region grows.

You drive to a winery in Penedès, one hour from Barcelona, and spend two hours tasting seven wines, each paired with a seasonal mini tapa. The host teaches you about the region's grapes and flavors while you stand and taste. No cellars tour, no elaborate meal. Just wine, small bites, and the view. You return to Barcelona in the afternoon.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting at Penedès winery

• Travel from Barcelona to winery
• Start with a glass of bubbles
• Taste 6 to 7 wines
• Enjoy mini tapa with each wine
• Learn about grapes and wine flavors
• Return to Barcelona

What’s included

• Your tasting includes seven wines (starting with a glass of bubbles), each paired with a small seasonal mini tapa.
• Alcoholic beverages are provided.
• Extra cheese can be ordered at an additional cost.
• Transport to and from the winery is your own arrangement.

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• Every day 08:00

Information

Private wine tasting near Barcelona in Penedès region. 7 wines with paired mini tapas, 2 hours at the winery, one hour from the city. Small groups, seasonal bites included.

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Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

The experience

You drive out of Barcelona toward Penedès, the wine region that sits an hour and five minutes inland, and pull up to a winery that feels like the kind of place locals keep to themselves. The tasting runs two hours. Just you and the wines, no long tour of the cellars, no walking between buildings. It starts with a glass of bubbles, then moves through six or seven wines, each one paired with a small seasonal bite. The host walks you through the grapes, the flavors that come from this particular soil and climate, why one wine tastes the way it does. You're not rushing. You're standing still, tasting, learning.

What makes this different from a standard wine bar is the pairing. Each glass comes with a mini tapa: cheese, cured meat, something that's been chosen to sit with that specific wine, not just to fill the table. The bites are small and seasonal, which means they change depending on what's available when you visit. If you want extra cheese, you can order it, but this is a wine tasting first. The food is there to make the wine taste better, not the other way around. The winery itself has a view and a quality that the host describes as the best in the region, and after two hours of tasting and talking, you understand why they chose this place.

The drive back to Barcelona gives you time to think about what you tasted. You leave knowing the difference between the wines of Penedès, which grapes grow there, and how the region's climate shapes what ends up in the glass. It's the kind of half-day that doesn't feel rushed, even though you're back in the city by early evening.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How far is the winery from Barcelona?

One hour and five minutes by car from the city center.

What's included in the tasting?

Seven wines starting with a glass of bubbles, each paired with a small seasonal mini tapa. Extra cheese can be ordered separately.

How long does the tasting last?

Approximately two hours at the winery.

Is there a tour of the winery or cellars?

No. This is a tasting only. You taste the wines and learn about the region's grapes and flavors, but there is no cellar visit or walking tour.

What time of day does this run?

It's a half-day experience. Exact times are arranged when you book.

Can I order food beyond the paired tapas?

Extra cheese can be ordered, but this is a wine tasting experience, not a full meal.

Is this suitable for wine beginners?

Yes. The host teaches you about the grapes, flavors, and what makes Penedès wines distinctive.

Are there any restrictions?

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Minimum age is 18. Please mention any food allergies when booking.

Operated by Wine Fantasy Barcelona. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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