Penedes cava's ways

Cult of grape vines and the tradition on a walk through the major wineries in Vilafranca

One of the best ways of getting to know Penedes culture, heritage and landscapes is confronting the identity of the wine area. To do this, it's a good idea to choose an itinerary and tour the many wineries in the region.

Within Vilafranca, visitors can start with the winery Heretat Mas Tinell, which shows the whole process. Since pressing for the upbringing, through the wine-cellar that is known to have been chosen for the wedding of the Infanta Cristina de Borbon.

Cavas Mascaró are located in one of the modernist houses of the capital del Penedes that since 1945, are producing wines, champagnes and brandies. The winery Mascaró defends the character of the bunch and the preservation of its essence and fresh after the long process of development and aging.

The Perelada Group is a leading producer of wine and champagne in the country and has worked in wineries in Perelada and Vilafranca del Penedès. Vilafranca occur in cellars as the Brut Reserva and the Brut Nature, both recognized with several awards.

Bodegas J. Trias been in business since 1932. Josep and Miquel Trias Batlle brothers, expert vintners began marketing wine in bulk and today, offering a wide range of wines with Protected Designation of Origin Penedès and cava.

Bodegas Pinord's experience is over 150 years, when Tetas family began to produce wines. At present, is one of the best wineries in the area and across the country.

For his part, Bodegas Torres boasts a tradition of finding the best crops. The company is a leader in the field of wines and brandies with top quality products and better differentiated. Torres collects in Catalonia more than 1,300 hectares of vineyards themselves, a unique, its length and its variety.

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