Barcelona: Small Group Wine Tasting & Local Snacks

Summary

Wine stories in barcelona with local flavors and friendly faces

You’ll sit down in Barcelona with a small group and taste Spanish wines alongside regional cheeses and snacks. A local sommelier shares stories behind each pour and answers all your questions—no pressure to be an expert. You’ll leave knowing what to order at dinner—and maybe with new friends or at least a favorite bottle in mind.

What’s the experience like?

“You like reds or whites?” That’s how Marta started with us — no script, just a grin and a Catalan accent thick as honey. We’d barely sat down in this cozy spot tucked off Carrer de Pau Claris when she poured the first glass. I could smell something nutty and sharp, maybe manchego, drifting from the snack plates. The table was already scattered with glasses before we even got our bearings. I didn’t expect to laugh so much about wine — but here we were, trying to pronounce “Garnatxa” while Marta gently corrected us (she swears it’s easier after two tastings).

She walked us through wines from all over Spain and Catalonia — each pour came with a story about the vineyard or some family recipe. I remember the second glass, a white from Penedès, tasted almost like green apples but not quite. Someone asked if there was a trick to swirling without spilling; Marta just shrugged and said, “Confidence.” There was cheese too, crumbly and salty, plus these little breadsticks that I kept reaching for without thinking. The group felt easygoing — some folks knew their Tempranillo from their Rioja, others (like me) just wanted to figure out what to order at dinner later.

I liked that nothing felt rushed or fancy. If you wanted seconds of something, you just asked. Marta answered every question — even the silly ones (“Is it bad if I like sweet wine?”). I left with notes scribbled on my phone and a slightly fuzzy head (worth it), thinking about which bottle would actually fit in my backpack for the flight home. It’s funny how sharing snacks and stories with strangers can make Barcelona feel more like home than you’d think.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine tasting and learning experience

• Arrive at wine tasting location
• Taste wines from Spain and Catalonia
• Enjoy local snacks and regional cheeses
• Ask sommelier wine-related questions

Top questions

Is this Barcelona wine tasting suitable for beginners?

Yes, the tasting welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced wine lovers.

Are snacks or food included during the tasting?

Yes, local snacks or regional cheeses are served alongside the wines.

How many wines do we try during this experience?

You’ll taste several wines from different regions of Spain and Catalonia.

Is there a vegetarian option available?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.

Is this wine tasting experience suitable for children?

No, the minimum drinking age is 18 years old.

Can pregnant travelers join this Barcelona wine tasting?

This experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Will there be a local guide or sommelier present?

Yes, a local sommelier leads the tasting and answers questions.

Are service animals allowed at this event?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes several Spanish and Catalan wines tasted side-by-side with regional cheeses and snacks in a small group setting—led by a local sommelier who’s happy to answer any questions along the way.