{"id":9770,"date":"2020-03-23T11:01:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T09:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=9770"},"modified":"2022-02-25T19:23:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T19:23:02","slug":"natural-wine-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/natural-wine-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Natural Wine Scene in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Catalonia is fast-becoming Spain\u2019s number one producer of natural wine, and is now home to some of the most famous natural wineries in Europe<\/a> thanks to the growing demand for organic produce. In recent years, with environmental and health consciousness becoming hot topics in the press, there are more bars and restaurants in Barcelona than ever before selling natural wine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So what makes wine \u201cnatural\u201d? Where possible, natural winemakers practice a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to grape growing. They make sure the wine is organically produced, without herbicides, pesticides or any other chemicals. Not only this, but the waste produced in its production is returned to the earth so it can decompose naturally, making it environmentally sustainable. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Wondering where to drink natural wine in Barcelona? Read on to find out which bars serve them. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n In opening L\u2019\u00c0nima Del Vi<\/a> in El Born 10 years ago, owner Beno\u00eet Val\u00e9e had one mission: to expose natural wine to the inhabitants of Barcelona. Recognizing that at the time it was almost non-existent, he imported the wines from France. With the growing popularity of natural winemaking in Spain, he now stocks an impressive selection of Spanish and French natural wines. This charming and rustic bar is the perfect place to sample a variety of organic wines, while soaking in the vibrant culture of El Born. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n At Bar Salvatge<\/a>, natural wines are served in abundance. Located in the heart of Gr\u00e0cia, Barcelona\u2019s artisanal neighborhood, Bar Salvatge is a funky, hipster drop-in on the natural wine bar trail. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Serving natural wine directly from eight rotating tapped barrels, this bar is truly unique. Glasses range from \u20ac2 to \u20ac6 and the bar offers a selection of locally inspired tapas including patatas bravas<\/em> and ib\u00e9rico<\/em> ham. If you\u2019re looking for a natural wine bar with great music, cool interiors and service with a smile, then this is your place! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Fun fact:<\/strong> Representing its quirky side, the bar\u2019s logo is a hippopotamus bartender, with an apron, corkscrew and bottle in hand. Make sure to check it out! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n With the innovative idea of opening up a wine library, sommelier Yolanda Villegas simply mixed the Catalan words for wine (\u201cvi<\/em>\u201d) and library (\u201cbiblioteca<\/em>\u201d), and thus Viblioteca<\/a> was born. With a wine list featuring around 150 different labels, both conventional and natural, this cozy wine bar<\/a> tucked away within Gr\u00e0cia has something for everyone. Yolanda\u2019s curiosity to unearth new wines pushes her to renew the catalogue regularly, so new organic wine discoveries are always on offer. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Insider\u2019s tip<\/strong>: For cheese lovers, this is the perfect spot with more than 50 varieties of cheese on the menu, which staff expertly match to your wine selection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Hidden in La Barceloneta, Somorrostro (Carrer de Sant Carles, 11<\/em>) prides itself on its organic, local and eco-friendly produce. One of the only biodynamic wine bars in Barcelona to serve slow food, they offer a mouth-watering menu to accompany their local selection of natural wines. They are dedicated to a philosophy of working with local, organically grown products, free from chemicals and following the natural rhythm of the seasonal produce. Great for eating and drinking clean! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The restaurant is named after Barceloneta\u2019s old barracks, which was a shanty town home to 15,000 people and the birthplace of famous Spanish flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya<\/a>. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n
1. L’\u00c0nima Del Vi<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
2. Bar Salvatge<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
3. Viblioteca<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
4. Somorrostro <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5. Bar Torpedo <\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n