{"id":7471,"date":"2018-01-09T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=7471"},"modified":"2022-05-06T15:41:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T15:41:30","slug":"experiences-for-wine-lovers-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/experiences-for-wine-lovers-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Do Experiences for Wine Lovers in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Whether you prefer crisp, sparkling cava, full-bodied Rioja or anything in between, Barcelona is an incredible place to drink wine<\/a>. From trendy, modern wine bars to century-old bodegas, there are plenty of places to enjoy\u00a0vino\u00a0<\/em>in the Catalan capital. Here are just five of our favorite experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona that every\u00a0vino\u00a0<\/em>fan should plan to do!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You love drinking wine\u2014why not learn about it? Barcelona has dozens of fun and informative wine tastings<\/a>. Whether you’re just starting to cultivate your Spanish wine knowledge or fancy yourself a budding sommelier, there’s always more to learn about this fascinating beverage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If there’s one thing Barcelona does best, it’s wine bars<\/a>. It’s only fitting that one of Europe’s trendiest cities has dozens of places to enjoy a glass of wine! Simple as it is, it’s one of our favorite experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n From the traditional to the modern, each wine bar in Barcelona has a personal touch that locals love. Be sure to set aside a few hours to chat with the staff and owners. Not only will they help you find your new favorite bottle, but they can offer incredible insight into the wine culture of Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Insider’s Tip<\/strong>: Wondering about that weird glass vessel all the locals are drinking their wine from? That’s a\u00a0porr\u00f3n<\/em>! This traditional Catalan drinking jug is a common sight at authentic bodegas and restaurants. Learn how to master the\u00a0porr\u00f3n\u00a0<\/em>on our Tapas, Taverns & History Tour<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the must-do experiences for wine lovers in Barcelona isn’t actually in the city itself! Escape busy Barcelona and take a vineyard tour<\/a> in the beautiful Catalan countryside. Believe it or not, some of the world’s best vineyards are less than an hour away!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This isn’t your grandma’s vermouth. Although originally popular in turn-of-the-century Barcelona, this apertif is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Local vermouth bars<\/a> are often packed with groups of friends enjoying a glass (or several!) along with cold tapas like\u00a0boquerones\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0banderillas.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Intimidated by the crowded vermouth bars? Don’t be! Devour Barcelona expert guide Victoria walks you through how to enjoy vermouth like a local in the video below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1. Enjoy a local wine tasting<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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2. Master the porr\u00f3n at one of Barcelona’s best wine bars<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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3. Escape the city on a vineyard tour<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4. Drink vermouth\u2014the other white wine!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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