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Cava Winery Tour from Barcelona ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Half Day Barcelona Price from: 0 User Reviews (Duration: 5hrs. 70.00 euros approx.) Excursion to visit the famous Cava Winery Codorniu, located outside of Barcelona in Sant Sadurni D`Noia, the Penedés wine region. D.O. Cava, which has a long-standing tradition of wine- making Highlights • Transportation in a fully-equipped vehicle • Discover and visit Codorniu Cava Winery, the oldest family business in Spain with more than 460 years of history dedicated to creating wines and cavas. • Taste some of the best cavas General Overview Country: Spain Type: Half Day Tour Private Region: Catalonia Theme: Food, Wine Tours and Cultural Adventures City: Barcelona Group Size: 1 - 18 People Duration: Half Day (Duration: 5hrs. approx.) Price from: 70 € Introduction Cava is a sparkling wine of Denominación de Origen (DO) status from Catalonia. It may be white (blanc) or rosé (rosat). Only wines produced in the traditional method may be labeled "cava"; those produced by other processes may only be called "sparkling wines". About 95% of all cava is produced in the Penedès area in Catalonia and the two major producers are Codorníu and Freixenet. In the past, cava was referred to as "Spanish champagne", which is no longer permitted under European Union law, since Champagne has Protected Geographical Status (PGS) and Spain entered the EU in 1986. ] Today it is defined by law as a "quality sparkling wine produced in a designated region". The Catalan word cava means "cave" or "cellar". Caves were used in the early days of cava production for the preservation or aging of wine. Catalan winemakers officially adopted the term in 1970 to distinguish their product from French champagne. Codorníu has the oldest winemaking history of Spain since it encompasses 18 generations of a sole family of vinedressers, their progress, their convictions, their creative and innovative ability to improve day by day. In 1872, Josep Raventós Fatjó created the first bottle of cava by applying the traditional method to a combination of Penedès grape varieties: the Macabeo, the Xarello and the Parellada. Since that first innovation, Codorníu has developed a complete range of wines on their premises at Sant Sadurní dAnoia, said premises being declared a National Artistic Historical Monument in 1976 as they represent a key piece of work of Catalan modernism, erected by the architect Puig i Cadafalch. Codorníu represents the history, tradition, passion, innovation and know-how of a family business with more than 450 years of history and which is still a leader for quality Spanish wines and sparkling wines in this day and age. Day by day itinerary DAY 1: BARCELONA - SANT SADURNI D`NOIA - BARCELONA • Your private English-Speaking Chauffeur will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship port. • Visit the famous Cava Winery Codorniu, located outside of Barcelona in Sant Sadurni D`Noia, the Penedes wine region. • Then your chauffeur will take you to your hotel or cruise ship and say the final goodbye. END OF TOUR SERVICES Included • Transportation in fully-equipped vehicle which changes depending on group size (See Transportation section) • English Speaking Private Chauffeur • English speaking local guide for groups of 7 people or more (Minibus or Bus), since the wineries already have a guide to do the tour/tasting • Winery tour & 2 Premium Range Cava tastings • Local Taxes Excluded • Transfers not specified in the itinerary • Beverages not specified in selected meals • Meals not specified in itinerary • Personal & Travel Insurance • Tip and Gratuities to Chauffeur and Local guide Pick up • Hotels or apartments within city limits • Airport • Train Station • Bus Station • Cruise Ship Port • Other locations on request at time of booking Drop off • Hotels or apartments within city limits • Airport • Train Station • Bus Station • Cruise Ship Port • Other locations on request at time of booking Cancellation policy • Up to 48 hrs before: Fully Refundable • Under 48 hrs : 100% Non-Refundable Transport • Mercedes Benz E Class Sedan Car (1 to 3 People) • Mercedes Benz V (4 to 7 People) • Minibus or Bus (8 to 18 People) NOTE: Or similar type vehicles in the same class as mentioned above. Map .