Wine Tasting Class

Located so close to the famous vineyards of the Penedes and Priorat regions, no wonder so many great wines find their way to the Catalan capital of Barcelona, to be consumed with gusto by its cosmopolitan residents.

The aim of this informal wine tasting class, which takes place in one of the city’s traditional vinotecas, is to help participants appreciate some of these fantastic local vintages, by leading them through the four steps of appreciating wines, and talking a little bit about the different Spanish regions and terroirs.

The session starts with a little game, as your guide for the activity (a local sommelier) challenges you to guess the flavours in his aromas kit, an exercise that helps prep the brain for what is to come.

Next aspiring wine buffs get to taste (generous amounts of) five different wines, whilst the sommelier talks you through the unique qualities of each. For each session they hand-select some of their favourite vintages from Catalonia’s 12 denominacion de origen wine regions, so you’ll be enjoying some of the very best produce in this part of Spain. (Naturally, your own preferences can be taken into consideration, if for example you prefer to focus just on red or white wines).

Furthermore each wine is expertly paired with local or seasonal tapas, just as jamon iberico (acorn-fed ham), red pepper hummus, anchovy pintxos or cheeses from the Pyrenees.

Overall the experience is absolutely perfect for anyone who wants to taste some top quality Spanish and Catalan wines, selected from sustainably-run boutique wineries, but doesn’t have time for a day trip out into the Penedes region.

It’s also perfect for parties, corporate events and other groups and, on request, the activity can also be held in a restaurant, hotel room, conference venue or other place of your choice.

Activity Includes

5 premium local wines
Seasonal tapas pairings
Sommelier guide
Tasting games

Prices

Prices depend a little bit on the number of people. They are: €99 per person for 2-3 people, and €69 p.p. for 4-10 people. Larger groups can get in touch for a quote.

Reservations

Simply email us at info@barcelona-life.com with your group size, preferred dates and any questions and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.