Cavas Freixenet: Guided Winery Tour + Tastings

About this experience

Cavas Freixenet is a historic cava producer based in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the heartland of Spain's cava country, roughly 45 kilometres from Barcelona. This ticket covers a guided winery tour of approximately 90 minutes, led by a live guide through the underground cellars where Freixenet produces its sparkling wines using the traditional method, known as the méthode traditionnelle, in which secondary fermentation takes place inside the bottle. An introductory video opens the visit, setting out the history of the house and the role of the Penedès region in cava production. Freixenet is one of the largest producers of bottle-fermented sparkling wine in the world, and the cellars reflect that scale, with kilometres of tunnels housing bottles at various stages of the riddling and ageing process. The guide leads visitors through the production areas, explaining each stage from the blending of base wines through to disgorgement and labelling. As part of the guided visit, the host provides a tasting of the house's cava styles, giving visitors a direct comparison of the different expressions produced on site. The meeting point is Carrer de Joan Sala, 2. Please note that the site has no wheelchair access, and transfers are not included in the booking. The experience runs year-round and makes for a well-regarded day trip from Barcelona, pairing easily with other visits in the Penedès wine region. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Explore underground cellars at a historic cava producer
• 90-minute guided tour through Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
• Learn the traditional bottle fermentation method firsthand
• Introductory video covers Freixenet history and the Penedès region
• Located 45 kilometres from Barcelona in Spain's cava heartland
• Tour includes sparkling wine tastings at the end of the visit

What is included

• Live guide
• Guided winery tour
• Wine tastings
• Introductory video

Not included

• Transfer
• Additional food and drinks

Before you go

Arrival and timing Arrive a few minutes before your tour is scheduled to begin so you can check in and be ready when the guide sets off. The full visit, including the introductory video and wine tastings, runs for one hour and thirty minutes, so plan your onward journey accordingly. Getting around the venue The tour takes you through the working winery, which includes cellar corridors and production areas. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as floors can be uneven or cool underground. The tastings are included in your ticket, but any additional food or drinks beyond those provided are at your own expense. During your visit Keep your phone on silent and be mindful of other guests during the guided sections. Photography for personal use is generally welcome in visitor areas, but follow your guide's instructions in restricted production zones. Stay with the group throughout, as the cellar areas are extensive and the guide sets the pace of the tour.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.