Wine culture in Barcelona 12/11/2021

Enjoying good wine in Barcelona is one of the activities you should not miss out on during your visit to the city. It is an experience to complement your discovery of the city's history and architectural heritage, along with its varied and diverse cultural offerings.

In its streets you will find wine shops, wine bars and traditional bodegas where you can taste traditional dishes and tapas accompanied by some of the best grapes from the Mediterranean. Don't miss the experience of enjoying a fine glass in one of these establishments, some of which are centuries old.

Barcelona, the capital of wine country

The roots of the Catalan wine culture are so deep that they date back to the Greeks, who first cultivated vines in this region. Benefiting from exceptional climate conditions, the vineyards have continued to bear their excellent fruit to this day. Today, its white, rosé, red and sparkling wines are highly appreciated around the globe.

Catalonia includes twelve designations of origin, and many of the regions where these wines are produced are very close to Barcelona, including Penedès, Pla de Bages and Alella. In addition, within a short distance of the city there are wineries that produce cava, the sparkling wine with protected designation of origin.

Barcelona is undoubtedly the gateway to the wine-producing territory and offers different ways of discovering this amazing universe. Gazing at the landscape dotted with vineyards, tasting wines or having a glass along with the best of its gastronomy, this city is best enjoyed through the palate.

Barcelona is also the venue for important wine-related events. Thanks to Catalan Wine Week and Barcelona Wine Week, the city offers the possibility of exploring the best of this ancient beverage.

A few glasses of wine in Barcelona to experience the city.

Visiting wineries and getting to know the history of wine is always an option. But there are also many chances to taste great wine in Barcelona itself, and places that combine wine and gastronomy. Wine tourism experiences are plentiful and there are options for all tastes and budgets, so experiencing wine culture is an essential activity when visiting the city.

Get to know old wineshops and modern wine bars

The Catalan capital holds various establishments that transport us back to times when wine was sold in bulk and life had a different rhythm, while others embrace modernity without forgetting their roots.

There are bodegas (wineshops) where Catalan wine has a special place and it is possible to taste wines from both large and small, artisanal and organic producers. Century-old bodegas such as La Palma provide spaces where traditional food is enjoyed with a good wine and time travel seems possible; while others such as Vinateria Rosaluna focus on creating different sensations through the products and tastings they offer.

If you want to taste wine in Barcelona, make a note of these establishments:

• Bodega Nulles
• Verol
• Vila Viniteca

Enjoy Barcelona's gastronomy

If you like gastronomy, this is what you were looking for. Enjoying the jewels of Catalan cuisine is very easy in this city if you let yourself be surprised by traditional dishes in a modernist restaurant like Fonda España, or try the signature cuisine in Windsor. There are so many options where you can sample menus with wine pairings that it is difficult to choose just one among all those on offer.

• Nectari
• La Venta

In addition, there is a wide array of Michelin-starred restaurants offering outstanding menus with local flair and exquisite food and wine pairings.

• Cinc Sentits
• Disfrutar
• Via Veneto
• Xerta

Experiences and wine tourism in Barcelona

Wine tourism in Barcelona is an activity that is gaining more and more followers due to the wide range of offerings available in the city. One alternative is to participate in an experience based around wine, which connects the culture, history and flavors of this land.

You could visit the only urban winery in Barcelona, the Can Calopa-L'Olivera Cooperative, take a guided tour of the Gothic Quarter including tapas and wine tasting, take a sunset sailboat ride with a glass in hand, or learn where the vegetables are grown and the wine produced at the Majestic Hotel and Spa.

If you want to combine culture, gastronomy and wine, Barcelona is the nerve center. When you come to visit and stay a few days, you will realize that there is nothing like sharing the custom of having a drink and enjoying the aromas of this land, where the Mediterranean, vines and history merge to create a unique concept.