Wine transcends its mere status as a product; It embodies a lifestyle, culture and history that gives rise to exceptional moments and experiences. September is the ideal month to immerse yourself in this fascinating world, giving you the chance to explore local wineries and join grape harvest festivities in regions such as Priorat and Penedès.

Experience the authenticity of the harvest by participating in the traditional grape stomping, followed by local wine tastings and other cultural and recreational activities that will enrich your stay. You can take full advantage of the opportunity to discover the treasures that nature and the historical heritage that both regions offer their visitors. Submerge  yourself in the  charm wine offers!

El Priorat: Wine Route and The historic harvest festival of Poboleda

The Wine Route is designed for lovers of wine tourism seeking to immerse themselves in the excellence of the DOC Priorat and DO Montsant wines. We invite you to discover the outstanding wines of the region, with unique experiences that range from participating in the grape harvest to enjoying guided tastings, offering an experience tailored to lovers of this ancient drink.

One of the most important events, the historic harvest festival of Poboleda takes place on the first Saturday in September, reviving the ancestral practices related to this event. After the grapes are harvested, enjoy a communal breakfast marking the festival’s return. Participate in grape pressing the grapes with your feet, an authentic experience and of course and enjoy local wine tastings.

Wineries and wine hotels in El Priorat

Explore the food and wine experiences offered by  most wineries throughout the year. Some stand out for their special activities during the harvest. Buil & Giné is a clear example, providing not only tastings, but also exciting gymkhanas in its vineyards. In addition, both Celler Masroig and Vinícola del Priorat organise harvest days in picturesque locations such as Gratallops.

Hotels in the region also join in. The recently opened Gran Hotel Mas d’en Bruno celebrates the grape harvest with an accommodation package that combines an immersive masterclass on the process and tradition of grape harvesting, giving you the unique opportunity to learn first-hand all about the region’s wines.

Penedés is a wine festival

The prestigious wineries on the Penedès Wine Route open their doors wide to celebrate the arrival of September with the long-awaited Verema Festival. Throughout this month, immerse yourself in a unique experience exploring snack, brunch and dinner options among the lush vineyards of the area’s wineries.

Notable ideas are the picnics of Bodegues Sumarroca, Familia Torres and Canals & Munné, or the appetising popular food organised every year by Albet i Noya. Don’t miss the entertaining workshops for children at Cava Rovellats and the traditional grape stomping at Vins i Caves Joan Segura Pujadas, this is a  festival for the whole family.

Popular festivals around wine in Penedès

You just can’t miss the vibrant harvest festival in Sitges, which takes place at the end of September and features a wine tasting, a proclamation of vintage and a grape-stomping contest. Also, enjoy the Mosto Festival in Sesgarrigues, a celebration that marks the end of the harvest with giant dinners and a spectacular “correfocs” in October.

That same month, immerse yourself in the Mosto Dance Festival in Sant Pere de Riudebitlles, especially a contest that seeks the strongest man and woman in the town. In November, the Mosto de la Ràpita Festival, in Santa Margarida i els Monjos is not to be forgotten.  Here, the traditional DO Penedès wine tastings, vine pruning competitions and the ‘Corremost’, a tour of the wineries accompanied by a brass band, take place.

Much more than wine: take the opportunity to get to know both regions

Siurana and the Charterhouse of Escaladei are unmissable but Priorat unfolds like a constellation of small towns, each with unique charm. Its landscape never ceases to surprise with captivating natural spaces, such as the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park, the Sierra de Llaberia Natural Space and the Siurana and Els Guiamets reservoirs. Take a trip back in time exploring its history through hermitages, museums, and ancient sites, following oil and wine routes, by car or mountain bike.

Discover the charm of Penedès through the Miravinya route, an itinerary that runs through five viewpoints with unique architecture. Discover the origins of wine culture at the VINSEUM in Vilafranca del Penedès or explore castles, Romanesque monasteries, Iberian vestiges and modernist masterpieces in the local towns. Nature lovers shouldn’t miss the Parc del Foix and the Parc dels Talls or the beaches of Garraf and Baix Penedès.