Around Alt Penedès, from winery to winery

You’ll start the day in an outstanding winery located in an idyllic spot. This is Torre del Veguer, on the outskirts of Sant Pere de Ribes (Garraf region), an estate with a long history ‒ the fortified country house, with a stately appearance, dates back to 1359 ‒, which produces wines that already received awards in the 1888 Barcelona World Exposition! Just over two decades ago they began a new stage, producing quality wine using local varieties from Garraf, such as Xarel·lo and malvasia, Mediterranean such as Muscat and Garnatxa, and also from other origins, all 100% organic since 2016. On the guided tour they will tell you more about the history of the estate, and you’ll explore the vineyards and cellar, and try a white and a red wine. The exhibition of drawings in the room dedicated to Salvador Dalí, who was a close friend of the family, is also interesting. In the Torre del Veguer you can enjoy lunch with a great selection of wines.  

You’ll head to Olèrdola to visit the Finca Viladellops, also with a long history: the current winery dates back to 1877. Since 2006 they have produced organic wines, and earlier, in 1999, they committed to modern viticulture and began planting vines with local varieties. The result, in the words of the estate’s managers, is delicate, elegant and harmonious wines, of sweet tannins with a fresh taste in the mouth. They offer guided tours throughout the year by previous appointment.

If it’s late and you want to spend the night in the area, the Carretera del Vi website provides extensive information about accommodation.

Have you woken up feeling like visiting another winery or estate? Great! That’s an excellent idea because with the morning light the vineyards take on a special hue. We recommend that you go to Parés Baltà, a family winery dating back to 1790 and that produces organic and biodynamic wines. They even have sheep to fertilise the soil and bees that help pollinate and convey the Mediterranean essence of the grapes. Moreover, the winery’s visiting times are very generous: it’s open daily, except on some public holidays, from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.

You can visit the wineries of the Carretera del Vi by segway, bike or e-bike. Check here.