Discover the Cava and Corpinnat wineries near Barcelona
We uncover some unique wineries in the heart of Penedès, perfect for a private wine tour starting from Barcelona or elsewhere. Our wine tour experts have cherry-picked these cellars to make the best of your day, allowing you to discover the Corpinnat & Cava world. At the end of this post, we also feature a signature cuisine restaurant, ensuring an unforgettable day immersed in the rich winemaking traditions of Penedès. Visit the private wine tour page for more info.
Cherry-pick your favorite winery in the Penedes.
We grouped the wineries in different sections to help you cherry-pick your favorite experience. These are all wineries we trust for our private tours, and we would like you to have the best experience in the Penedes region.
- Premium Corpinnat wineries.
- Small Cava producers.
- Biodynamic wineries.
- Natural wine cellar.
- Brunch in the winery.
- Restaurants.
Corpinnat wineries
Corpinnat is a European collective brand representing premium sparkling wines from the Penedès region. It emphasizes high quality through 100% organic, hand-harvested grapes and complete vinification on-site. For more details, visit Corpinnat’s website.
1. Recaredo
- Manual riddling and disgorgement.
- Century-old underground cellar.
- Educational tour of 2 hours.
- Sparkling wine and white wine.
Recaredo is a family-owned winery specializing in terroir-driven, vintage Brut Nature sparkling wines from the Alt Penedès region. Their wines are renowned for long aging, natural cork closures, and a commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Each bottle is disgorged manually and shown to the visitor. We will include the private wine tour “Temps”. For more details, you can visit Recaredo’s website.
2. Nadal
- 20-meter-deep underground cellar.
- Selection of wine pairing: cheese, chocolate, Spanish Ham…
- Sparkling wine and white wine.
Discover Finca Nadal, with a tradition dating back to the 15th century. Visit the foundational cellar, built in 1943 and located 20 meters underground, and end your journey with an exclusive tasting in the garden of the Nadal historic manor house. Enjoy the story behind each sparkling wine and white wine, all set in a privileged environment. This is a perfect plan for wine lovers. For more details, you can visit Nadal’s website.
3. Llopart
- Fantastic views over Montserrat and the Penedes Valley.
- Great offer of tours, including brunch, Mehari ride and much more.
- Sparkling wine and white wine.
Llopart offers a unique wine experience with visits to their historic underground cellar and breathtaking views of Montserrat. Guests can enhance their tour with a vintage car ride through the vineyards for an additional cost of €70 per person. This upgrade adds a layer of luxury to an unforgettable journey through the winery’s rich history and stunning landscapes. For more details, you can visit Llopart’s website.
Small wineries in the Cava DO
The Cava DO (Denomination of Origin) is a wine appellation in Spain that regulates the production of sparkling wines made using the traditional method of second fermentation in the bottle. The wineries within this DO are dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards, often being small family-owned businesses that are deeply committed to their craft. The focus is on producing wines that reflect the region’s rich winemaking heritage. For more details, you can visit the DO Cava website.
4. Cava Guilera
Cava Guilera is a small family winery specializing in long-aging cavas. From 1,5 years to more than 20! Guests can enjoy the “Contemplative Tasting,” featuring four meticulously aged cavas paired with cheese, or the “Foodies Lunch,” which includes premium regional products alongside the cavas. For a more personal touch, the winery offers a tour with Pere, the owner, who shares the family’s winemaking traditions. Each experience highlights the dedication to quality that defines Cava Guilera. For more details, you can visit Cava Guilera’s website.
5. Giró del Gorner
- Beautiful state surrounded by vineyards.
- Welcoming family and dog.
- Great brunch offer with Spanish tapas and wine.
- Sparkling wine and other still wines.
Giró del Gorner is another family-run winery, the oldest one I know, with 4 centuries of history! The winery offers a delightful picnic experience featuring a variety of Spanish tapas, including a Spanish omelet, Catalan bread with tomato, and a selection of cheeses and cold meats. This picnic is set amidst the beautiful vineyard landscape, providing a perfect setting to enjoy the winery’s offerings. For more details, you can visit Giró del Gorner.
6. Art Cava
- Remarkably well-preserved old farmhouse.
- They offer a very educational Cava Tour.
- Small winery with experimental and classic cavas.
- Sparkling wine.
ArtCava is a unique project focused on reviving traditional Catalan winemaking with a modern twist. The cava tour includes a demonstration of the cava disgorgement process, a guided visit to an old Catalan house, and the exciting opportunity to craft your cava. This hands-on experience allows visitors to immerse themselves in the art of cava making while exploring the region’s rich heritage. For more details, you can visit ArtCava.
Biodynamic wineries
All wineries in this post are organic, but do you know what a biodynamic winery is? A biodynamic winery practices sustainable farming by following natural cycles such as the moon’s cycles. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of the ecosystem, aiming to produce wines that authentically reflect the terroir with minimal intervention. Each winery has its natural wine selection and relies on native yeasts for fermentation.
7. Pares Balta
- They have an old underground cellar & nice wine bar.
- Very professional tours with a variety of experiences.
- Sparkling wine and other still wines.
Parés Baltà is a family-owned winery in the Penedès region known for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. Its wines are crafted with care in an ancient underground cellar, adding a unique touch to the tour. The winery produces a diverse range of high-quality wines, from still wine to Cava, each reflecting the distinct character of its vineyards. For more details, you can visit Parés Baltà.
8. Eudald Massana Noya
- Old cottage house in the countryside.
- They offer a very educational tour and a variety of experiences.
- Sparkling wine and other still wines.
Eudald Massana is a biodynamic winery in the Ordal mountains, near the Mediterranean Sea. They have more than 2 centuries of experience, and they were one of the pioneers to embrace organic farming in the Penedes. Known for their commitment to sustainable winemaking, they produce a range of biodynamic wines reflecting terroir. Visitors can enhance their experience with a vertical tasting of different vintages for an additional €70. This offers a unique insight into the evolution of their wines over the years. For more details, you can visit Eudald Massana.
9. Albet i Noya
- Beautiful cottage house in the countryside.
- Intimate private experiences.
- They offer a great brunch with vine views.
- Sparkling wine and other still wines.
Albet i Noya is a leading organic winery in the Penedès region, recognized for its innovative work in its experimental vineyards, where it aims to develop mildew-resistant vines. In addition to their wines, they offer the EcoBrunch experience, allowing visitors to taste local products while enjoying the serene surroundings of their vineyards. All their tours are suitable for a private wine tour. For more details, you can visit Albet i Noya.
Natural wine cellars
The natural wine scene is gaining momentum, and the Penedes region couldn’t be an exception. Interestingly, this silent revolution is being led primarily by young entrepreneurs dedicating their souls and minds to a new philosophy of life. More in balance with nature and the health of the people.
10. La Fita
La Fita is a minimal intervention project led by Martí Torrallardona, a young winemaker and entrepreneur from Sant Sadurní the Anoia. He uses the best harvests of his grandparents and cousins, 42 hectares in total, allowing him to access an exceptional selection of vineyards.
For me, minimal intervention does not mean zero sulfur, but I believe that, at certain times, a small amount is necessary to achieve the style of wine I am looking for. What is essential is spontaneous fermentation to capture the essence of Penedès and show it to the world. I make fresh wines with low alcohol content and high acidity (a consequence of climate change), and I use different materials such as glass, oak, and steel demijohns.
I like the phrase “minimum intervention but maximum precision”—always knowing what is happening in the wine but intervening as little as possible. All wines have a total sulfur level of around 30-40 mg/L to guarantee their stability.
Martí Torrallardona, La Fita winemaker
For more details, you can check the winery website.
11. Vinestar
Vinestar was born in 2022 after falling in love with a 4 ha Xarel·lo and Macabeu estate in Can Rossell de la Serra, between Sant Sadurní and Torrelavit. It is a magical place and environment, surrounded by forest, with very different microplots and soils.
We fell in love with the place and, after a lot of effort, managed to buy the estates. We both come from different perspectives in the world of wine: Riki is an oenologist and has visited different wineries in different wine regions. Ariadna, on the other hand, is trained as a sommelier and has spent many years working in the commercial and wine tourism experience departments of Gramona.
Our idea is to make wines that express the vineyard and its uniqueness. The best way we have found to do this is through the ancestral method. Our Vinestar project only produces sparkling wines using the ancestral method.
Inspired by the concept of Recoltant-Manipulant de la Champagne, we work in our vineyard and control all the processes. All the bottles pass through our hands, and we care for them with all the love and care in the world.
12. Paret Seca
The Cellar Paret Seca makes wine at the Cal Costas farmhouse in Font-rubí, a nursery of micro cellars that share tools and facilities, but each has its tanks and grapes.
The visit to the cellar is a tour of the vineyard and then an explanation of the production process, with the particularities of natural wines of not adding sulfites and taking great care to clean and protect the must.
Also, breakfast in the shared restaurant and tasting four of the Paret Seca wines are possible.
The visits are only for groups of at least four people and are by appointment on Saturdays and Sunday mornings. They cost 25 euros per person. For more details, you can check the winery website.
Lunch in a winery
In the Penedès region, you’ll discover signature cuisine restaurants that showcase the area’s rich culinary heritage. These establishments are celebrated for their creative use of local ingredients, offering dishes that highlight the vibrant flavors of the region. You can also have great food experiences at some of the above wineries. These are the three wineries I would recommend for a brunch with vine views:
- Giró del Gorner (#5): Spanish tapas paired with Penedes wine and Cava.
- Eudald Massana Noya (#8): brunch with vine views.
- Albet i Noya (#9): premium brunch in a private environment with wine and cava.
Some restaurants near the wineries
1. La cava d’en Sergi Sant Sadurní d’Anoia
La Cava d’en Sergi is a charming restaurant in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia that showcases the best of local cuisine. Their daily menu includes a variety of dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, including options like salads, seafood, grilled meats, and traditional Catalan specialties. The restaurant is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality, making it a popular choice for those looking to enjoy authentic regional flavors. For more details, you can visit La Cava d’en Sergi’s menu.
2. Mirador de les Caves in Subirats
Mirador de les Caves is a restaurant offering breathtaking views over the Penedès vineyards and the Montserrat mountains. The restaurant specializes in local-style cuisine, showcasing traditional Catalan dishes made with fresh, regional ingredients. Guests can enjoy an authentic dining experience while taking in the stunning scenery, making it a perfect spot for locals and visitors seeking to immerse themselves in the flavors and beauty of the Penedès region. For more details, you can visit Mirador de les Caves.
3. Vilagut restaurant in Vilafranca del Penedès
Vilagut Restaurant offers traditional Catalan cuisine that is thoughtfully adapted to modern trends. They prioritize working with the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring that each dish reflects authenticity and contemporary culinary practices. This commitment to quality and innovation creates a dining experience that honors the region’s culinary heritage while embracing new ideas. For more details, you can visit Vilagut Restaurant.
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