Priorat wine tours offer visitors the opportunity to taste amazing wines while also learning about the unique history of this important Spanish wine region.
The Priorat region’s viticultural and winemaking history dates back to the 12th century when Carthusian monks, who had traveled to Spain from the Provence region of France (already well acquainted with viticulture and winemaking practices) introduced viticulture to the area.
Priorat is best known for its old, low-yielding vines, and difficult poor quality soils which, while bad for crops– facilitate the growth of strong vines that yield intense, compelling, fine wines. The most prevalent wines in Priorat are red (close to 90% of wines produced here are red) and the most prevalently grown grapes are Carinyena (Carignan) and Garnacha/Grenache (Garnatxa in Catalan). However, the region also produces unique white wines.
The most common white grapes are Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, and Pedro Ximénez. While whites have historically not been a huge focus in the region, the number of wineries making white wines has rapidly increased over the past 5-7 years. Almost all of the wineries we visited in the region offered at least one white wine during our trip in Spring of 2023.
1. Priorat Wine Tours: Wine and Cycling
Enjoy a 13km downhill bike glide starting from the Montsant area of Priorat and traveling through rustic villages and beautiful scenery. Finish the day with a tour and tasting at a family-owned winery.
Transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned van, the use of a bicycle, a helmet, and a HIVI vest are provided. Book your tour with Grape Escapes.
2. Priorat Wine Tours: Private Full-Day Wine and Olive Oil Tasting
Discover the unique flavors and charm of Spain’s Priorat winemaking region on this private full-day tour. Travel with a local guide through rolling hills and historic vineyards, some of which date back to medieval times. Taste several wines from the Priorat and Montsant appellations, as well as organic olive oil and other regional gourmet specialties. Chat with a local farmer during a freshly prepared lunch, and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide. Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Customize your itinerary to your own preferences. Pick up at Falset-Marçà train station in Priorat included.
3. Priorat Wine Tours: Wine Tasting and Gourmet Lunch with Private Transportation from Barcelona
Sip your way through the Priorat wine region on this private 9-hour wine tour from Barcelona. Begin with a tasting at an award-winning winery and enjoy fantastic vineyard views followed by a second winery visit and gourmet lunch with a family-owned winery.
4. Priorat Full Day Wine Tour from Barcelona with Cellar Tours
Sip your way through the Priorat wine region on a private stress-free 9-hour tour from Barcelona. The full-day excursion is a great opportunity to experience Spanish culture, away from the bustling tourist crowds. Begin with a tasting at an award-winning winery, which boasts spectacular scenery. Then, enjoy a second tasting and gourmet lunch at a family-owned winery. Get the personalized experience of a private tour Taste a variety of locally produced Spanish wines Travel comfortably in round-trip transportation Have a traditional Spanish lunch at a winery
Read more about WINE TOUR PRIORAT: Visit 2 Top Wineries, Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch
What’s Included
-Transportation
-Winery Visits and Wine Tasting
-Gourmet Lunch with Wine
-Air Conditioned Vehicle
Priorat Wine Tour with Travel Priorat
Travel Priorat offers tailor-made Priorat wine tour experiences–helping visitors to discover this famous wine region in a unique and intimate way.
Let their professional guides take care of everything-from sharing the history of the region with you on your tour, guiding you to wineries, introducing you to winemakers and vineyard owners, and providing translation when necessary.
Whether you are on your own or with a group, they have a Priorat wine tour option that will fit your needs. The following are some of the options they offer:
- Private winery tours – Travel Priorat will set up a personalized route for you.
- Tours adapted to small groups of friends or family.
- Big group tours (professional groups, student groups, etc.)
- Add–on days in other regions like DO Terra Alta for white wine lovers or Penedès for Cava tasting
Montsant and Priorat Wine Tour with Priorat Wine Tours
Priorat Wine Tours offers unique tours that allow guests to tailor their experience to their tastes and needs–whether that is more immersive (focused on the visits and connections) or intensive (focused more on the wine tasting).
Intensive experiences will include more winery visits and therefore a little bit less time at each winery. Both experiences include an overview of the region, an introduction to the history of each estate, lunch at a top-end restaurant, and visits to wineries.
Experiences include:
- Sommelier-led guided tastings
- Knowledgeable wine writer guide who is based locally
- Complimentary copies of the author’s book on the wine regions of Priorat and Montsant
- All tasting & winery visit fees
- Translation from Spanish/Catalan to English
- Three-course lunch at a local restaurant with wine included
- Pick up & return to the Falset-Marçà train station (or local hotel if staying in the region) and transportation throughout the day
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