Priorat Wine Tour from Barcelona: 3 Wineries & Lunch

Summary

Family cellars, hillside vines, and slow lunches in Priorat

You’ll ride out from Barcelona with a local guide and visit three family-run Priorat wineries, meeting winemakers who’ll show you their cellars and pour rare vintages you won’t find elsewhere. Expect a slow lunch paired with local wines and time to wander through hillside vineyards—plus plenty of stories and laughter along the way.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll never remember all these grape names,” our guide Marta grinned as we bounced along the road out of Barcelona. She was right — I still can’t pronounce “Garnatxa Peluda” properly. The drive into Priorat is kind of hypnotic, with those terraced vineyards stacked up the hillsides like green patchwork. We stopped first at Celler Pasanau in La Morera de Montsant — it smelled like wet stone and wild herbs outside, then cool and earthy inside the cellar. The winemaker (I think his name was Jordi?) showed us how they still do most things by hand. I tried swirling my glass like he did but just ended up sloshing wine on my shoe. Worth it.

The next stop was this tiny place tucked behind a row of olive trees — I’d never have found it alone. Marta explained how Priorat’s grapes get picked by hand because machines can’t handle the steep slopes. You could see why: the land’s so rocky you almost expect to trip over fossils. At Clos Figueras, Christopher (the owner) told stories about old vines and how they don’t use chemicals here — he poured us a red that tasted like blackberries and something smoky. Lunch was three courses, all local stuff; I still think about that tomato salad with olive oil that tasted almost grassy. Everyone at the table started talking louder after the second glass.

We finished at Celler Devinssi in Gratallops, where we actually sat out among the vines for our tasting (weather played nice for once). There was this quiet moment when everyone just looked around at the hills — nobody said anything for a bit, which doesn’t happen often with our group. It’s hard to explain but you feel sort of small out there, in a good way. On the drive back to Barcelona I kept thinking about Jordi’s hands stained purple from harvest season — makes you appreciate every bottle more than before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Priorat wine tour with tastings and lunch

• Drive to La Morera de Montsant village
• Meet winemakers at Celler Pasanau estate
• Explore hillside vineyards and views
• Visit cellar and learn winemaking process
• Taste elegant full-bodied wines
• Travel through Priorat vineyards en route
• Visit small local winery and taste three varietals
• Visit Clos Figueras winery and learn organic methods
• Enjoy traditional 3-course lunch with wine pairing
• Continue to Gratallops village
• Visit Celler Devinssi boutique winery
• Wine tasting in vineyards with hilltop views
• Learn artisanal winemaking process
• Taste limited-production wines

Top questions

How long does the Priorat wine tour from Barcelona last?

This is a full-day trip including travel time between Barcelona and Priorat.

Are tastings included at all three wineries?

Yes, generous tastings are included at each winery visited during the day.

Is lunch provided on this Priorat wine tour?

Yes, a traditional 3-course lunch paired with local wines is included—sometimes served at a winery or local restaurant.

Does this tour include hotel pickup in Barcelona?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your Barcelona accommodation are included.

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?

A vegetarian option is available if requested when booking.

Can infants or children join this wine tour?

The minimum age is 18 years; infants may ride in prams or strollers but cannot participate in tastings.

Is transportation wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this day trip.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from your Barcelona hotel, private transport with an expert guide, visits to three boutique Priorat wineries with generous tastings at each stop, plus a leisurely 3-course lunch paired with local wines before heading back in the evening.