Catalonia Wine Country

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Catalonia Wine Country

Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, about 35 minutes from Barcelona, is the city's closest vineyard. If you're interested in Catalan sparkling wines, this is your spot.

Vilafranca del Penèdes, on the other hand, is Catalonia's most important production area for still wine. It's been an important trade center since the 11th century and holds a small musem and church in addition to wineries.

Getting to Catalonia Wine Country

wine barrels

"Rodalies" trains depart every 30 minutes from Barcelona Sants or Plaça de Catalunya to Sant Sadurní and Vilafranca. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes. If you decide to go by car, head west along Avinguada Diagonal and get on the AP-7 motorway.

Tourist Information

Sant Saduri Vineyards (Freixenet & Codorníu)
Freixenet: Tel (+34) 983 917 000
Tours 9am-6pm Mon-Thu, 9am-1pm Fri - call ahead for reservations
Codorníu: Tel (+34) 938 183 232

Villafranca Vineyards (Torres & Parés Baltà)
Torres: Tel (+34) 938 177 487
Tours 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm Sun
Parés Baltà: Tel (+34) 938 901 399
Tours 9am-1pm & 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat

Sant Sadurni Tourist office
Open 9am-1pm & 4pm-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat
Tel: (+34) 938 913 188

Villafranca Tourist office
c/ Cort, 14
Open 4-7pm Mon, 9am-1pm 6 4pm-7pm Tue-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat
Tel: (+34) 938 920 358
Museu de Villafranca: open 10am-2pm & 4pm-7pm Tue-Sat; 10am-2pm Sun