— What You Can Expect —
Experience Barcelona’s remarkable surroundings on a premium small-group tour and enjoy a half-day trip to Alella DO, one of Spain's world-famous winemaking regions. Be amazed by its unique landscapes and learn the secrets of winemaking as you visit the vineyards and sample its avant-garde wines. Surrounded by spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, discover the secrets of cooking the best paella in a fully immersive and dynamic workshop guided by a professional chef.
Savor the exquisite local tastes while you raise your glass to an unforgettable experience!
Meet your guide at Port Olimpic and embark on an amazing road trip to the Alella DO winery, one of Spain's world-famous wine-making regions. Expert sommeliers will welcome you to this family-run winery. It is housed in a beautiful 14th-century building surrounded by vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You'll have the chance to stroll through its unique vineyards, cultivated for over 25 years using organic and modern techniques.
Evolve your understanding of Alella wines, as they hold a long history and significant significance in Catalan wine culture. Known and loved since Roman times, Pliny and Martial cite them as Laietana wines. Alella wines were the favorites in the Barcelona Seu during the middle of the Middle Ages, later becoming renowned as one of the quality wines exported from Catalonia throughout the world, with particular attention to the overseas colonies where there was a large population of Catalans.
Embark on a culinary adventure after visiting the vineyards, learning about winemaking, and tasting their exclusive wines. It's the perfect time to cook—and eat. Delve into all the secrets behind Paella, Spain’s most famous dish, in a fully immersive and dynamic workshop guided, from beginning to end, by a professional chef.
Indulge in your freshly cooked paella creation while savoring the finest wines. Raise your glass to an unforgettable experience!
— Itinerary —
- 11:00 am: Meet your guide at World Experience Sailing – Amarratge 2869, Port Olímpic, Moll de Mestral, 08005 Barcelona
- 11:15 am: Begin the trip to Alella
- 12:00 pm: Arrive at the winery
- 12:15 pm: Visit the vineyards to learn about them and the grapes. Visit the cellars and learn about the wine-making process
- 1:00 pm: Begin the paella workshop
- 2:00 pm: Lunch
- 3:30 pm: Return to Barcelona