Wine tasting in l'Empordà: Biodynamic vineyard walk and lunch

Biodynamic vineyards connect directly to the wine you taste the same afternoon.

A full-day wine activity at Clos de Basella in l'Empordà combines a guided walk through organic vineyards practicing biodynamics, a tasting of wines that reflect the landscape, and a leisurely lunch on the terrace featuring seasonal salad, local cured meats, and your choice of paella or fideuà. The pace is unhurried, set by the rhythm of the vineyard itself. A live guide leads in English, Spanish or French, and the experience suits all fitness levels.

The experience

What makes this different from a standard winery visit is the structure: you walk the vineyards first, learning how biodynamic practices build soil health and support local wildlife, then taste the wines that come from those same fields. That sequence (seeing the land, understanding the method, then tasting what it produces) is what connects the glass to the place. The vineyard walk happens at an open pace. There's no clock driving it.

Lunch arrives on the terrace after the tasting. The menu starts with a seasonal salad and local artisan cured meats served with pa amb tomàquet, followed by your choice of paella or fideuà made with Pals rice, both prepared on-site. Dessert is dark chocolate with extra virgin olive oil and carquinyolis from La Bisbal d'Empordà, finished with coffee. Every component comes from the region or the winery's own organic garden. Wine pours throughout the meal.

The full experience runs about four hours, though the operator frames it as open-ended, meant to be savored at the landscape's pace rather than watched against a schedule. You'll need to be at least 18 to book. The winery is wheelchair accessible, all surfaces are accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Guided walk through organic vineyards with biodynamic practices explained.
• wine tasting in the vineyard and at the winery.
• seasonal salad and local artisan cured meats with pa amb tomàquet.
• your choice of paella or fideuà made with Pals rice.
• fresh fruit and dark chocolate with extra virgin olive oil.
• carquinyolis and coffee.
• wine throughout the meal.
• live guide in English, Spanish or French.

Options for this experience

2 options

Gastronomic GetawayGuide in English, Spanish or French · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Exclusive Gastronomic GetawayGuide in English, Spanish or French · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00Tour with a winemaker, including Paella or Fideuà

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Clos de Basella

Is this one for you?Choose the Exclusive option if you want a smaller group and more one-on-one time with the guide. The standard option works just as well for couples or groups who don't mind a larger gathering. Either way, the four-hour pace is unhurried. This is built for people who want to linger over wine and food, not rush through a checklist.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What does a biodynamic vineyard actually do differently from a regular organic one?

Biodynamic farming at Clos de Basella treats the vineyard as a living system: it builds soil health, reduces carbon footprint, and promotes biodiversity through practices that go beyond organic certification. You'll see this firsthand during the vineyard walk, and taste how it shapes the wine itself.

Is the wine tasting before or after lunch?

The tasting happens in the vineyard and back at the winery before you sit down to eat. That sequence lets you taste the wines in context (after you've walked the land where they come from), then enjoy them again with the meal.

Can I choose what I eat for the main course?

Yes. The main course offers a choice between paella or fideuà, both made with Pals rice. The rest of the menu (the seasonal salad, cured meats, cheese, and dessert) is set, designed to highlight local ingredients and pair with the wines.

What's the difference between the two purchase options?

One option is the Exclusive Gastronomic Getaway, which limits the group size for a more intimate experience. The other is the standard Gastronomic Getaway with a larger group. Both follow the same itinerary: vineyard walk, tasting, and lunch.