Are there wineries in Barcelona itself?

No, the Penedès appellation starts about 35 km southwest. The closest wineries (Codorníu, Torres) are 45-60 minutes by car or train.

Can I reach Penedès by public transit?

Yes, via RENFE Cercanías R4 line to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia or Vilafranca del Penedès. Codorníu is a 10-minute walk from Sant Sadurní station; Torres requires a short taxi from Vilafranca.

Is Priorat worth a day trip from Barcelona?

It's on the edge. Two hours by car each way makes for a tight day. Better option: stay one night in Falset or Gratallops.

When should I visit Penedès?

March to June and September to November. Summer can be punishing. Harvest in September is beautiful but wineries are busier.

Do wineries speak English?

The big ones (Codorníu, Torres) yes, with guided tours in multiple languages. Smaller ones like Recaredo or Mas Bertran, not always — confirm when booking.

What's the difference between cava and champagne?

Same method (second fermentation in bottle) but different grapes (xarel·lo, macabeo, parellada vs chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier) and different origin. A serious cava competes with mid-tier champagne at a fraction of the price.

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Nº 01·Wine tasting near Barcelona

4 Best Wineries Near Barcelona

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Barcelona is the most convenient European city for a Catalan wine day trip. Penedès cellars (Codorníu, Torres) are 35-45 km southwest, reachable in 50 minutes by RENFE Cercanías to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia or Vilafranca del Penedès stations, then a short walk or taxi. Most visitors do a half-day or full day there with a driver service (€140-220 from Barcelona). For more serious wine travel, Priorat is two hours west by car and worth at least an overnight. Spanish drink-driving laws are strict (0.25 mg/L) so most travelers either train it or hire transportation.

By Mateo Iriarte·Editor

Updated · May 3, 2026

Nº 01·30 min – 2 h

Day trip wineries near Barcelona

Barcelona · PenedèsNº 01
Bodegas Torres
Torres is the most internationally recognized Spanish wine family. Five generations, operations in California, Chile, and China, but the heart is still Vilafranca del Penedès. The visit combines an introductory audiovisual, a tour through the vineyard on a small train, and a tasting in the restored 19th-century cellar. You can add a meal at El Tast — their own restaurant — worth booking separately. A classic serious-enotourism stop in Catalonia, professionally run with no fluff.
- Guided visit
- Wine tasting
- Store
- Museum
- +3

Nº 02·Getting there

How to reach Barcelona

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) is Spain's second-largest airport. For Penedès: RENFE Cercanías (R4 line) from Plaça Catalunya or Barcelona-Sants to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia (50 minutes) or Vilafranca del Penedès (1 hour). By car: A-7 or C-15 freeway. For Priorat: a long two hours by car via AP-7 and N-420. Private driver services for a full wine day run €140-220.

Nº 03·What to do

Things to do in Barcelona

The obvious: Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, La Rambla (watch your wallet). For wine and food: La Boqueria first thing in the morning (after that it's tourist crush), Mercat de Santa Caterina, Quimet & Quimet in Poble Sec for serious tapas, El Xampanyet in El Born for cava and vermouth. Serious wine bars: Bar Cañete, Casa Lolea, Vinissim. And for a dinner with Catalan wines done right, Disfrutar (Michelin-starred, book months ahead) or the more accessible Compartir Casa Lolea.

Nº 04·Local food

What to eat in Barcelona

Pan con tomate (pa amb tomàquet — the base of any meal), calçots with romesco (in season, January-March), escudella i carn d'olla (Catalan winter stew), suquet de peix (fish stew), arròs negre, fideuà (paella made with noodles instead of rice), fuet, butifarra. Desserts: crema catalana, mel i mató. For a local experience: a calçotada at a masía outside the city (Can Travi in Vallvidrera leans touristy but does the classic version well).

Nº 05·Preguntas

4 Best Wineries Near Barcelona

Day trip wineries near Barcelona

Bodegas Torres

How to reach Barcelona

Things to do in Barcelona

What to eat in Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

Codorníu

Freixenet

Recaredo

4 Best Wineries Near Barcelona

Bodegas Torres

01Are there wineries in Barcelona itself?

02Can I reach Penedès by public transit?

03Is Priorat worth a day trip from Barcelona?

04When should I visit Penedès?

05Do wineries speak English?

06What's the difference between cava and champagne?

Codorníu

Freixenet

Recaredo