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Priorat Private Wine Tour — Amazing Red Wines, Great Scenery & Catalan Lunch

Priorat is home to some of Spain’s most exceptional red wines — powerful, mineral, and unlike anything else. Hidden in the mountains 1.5–2 hours from Barcelona, this DOQ-classified region produces tiny yields from century-old vines rooted in unique llicorella slate soil. The result is wines with an intensity and character that have made Priorat a legend among serious wine lovers worldwide.

Our private tour to Priorat gives you genuine, unhurried access to this extraordinary region — with expert guidance, authentic family wineries, and a traditional Catalan lunch experience.

Old vines on a private tour to Priorat from Barcelona

Visiting iconic Clos Mogador cellar on a private tour to Priorat from Barcelona

What’s Included in Our Priorat Private Wine Tour

A full 10–11 hour private wine tour from Barcelona:

Private transport from your hotel in a comfortable car or minivan
Two or three family-run wineries — meet the actual winemakers
Vineyard walk among the dramatic llicorella slopes or 4×4 vineyard drive
Premium tasting of old-vine Garnatxa and Carinyena wines
Traditional lunch in a local restaurant
Optional stop in Siurana — a breathtaking medieval cliff village

All tours are 100% private — no shared groups, no fixed script, fully adapted to your pace and interests.

Red wine tasting and Priorat landscape on a private tour

About the Priorat Wine Region

Priorat holds the DOQ classification — the highest in Spanish wine law, shared only with Rioja. Its defining feature is llicorella — dark slate and quartz soil that forces vines to dig deep, producing tiny, intensely concentrated grape yields.

The dominant varieties are old-vine Garnatxa (Grenache) and Carinyena, often from vines over 100 years old. The wines are dense, mineral-driven, and built to age. The region sits deep in the mountains, almost completely untouched by mass tourism, which makes visiting it feel like a genuine discovery.

Tour Pricing

Price per group (guide and private minivan, pick-up and drop-off in Barcelona):

Group size	Price
1–2 people	€690
3–4 people	€750
5–6 people	€790

Extra costs: Wine tasting at each winery: €20–€40 per person.
Lunch not included in the base price.
Optional visit of Siurana mountain village: €70 extra cost.

Booking & payment:

No advance payment required
Free cancellation anytime before the tour
Pay your guide on the day
Credit card payment available on request
Cruise port or airport pick-up available (extra cost)

Why Choose Our Priorat Wine Tour

Unlike mass-market day trips, our Priorat private wine tour focuses on:

A carefully curated mix of wineries — from small, authentic family bodegas with outstanding value-for-money wines, to some of Priorat’s most celebrated cellars and pioneering producers such as Clos Mogador, Mas Martinet, Perinet and Marco Abella.
Meeting the winemakers — real conversations, not rehearsed tastings
Flexible itinerary — adapted to your interests and pace
Experienced wine guide with deep knowledge of Priorat, its producers, and Catalan wine culture
Genuine local lunch — not a tourist restaurant

This is one of the most immersive wine experiences available from Barcelona.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Priorat from Barcelona?

Around 1.5–2 hours by car through some of the most scenic countryside in Catalonia — the drive through the Camp de Tarragona plains and into the mountains is part of the experience.

What wines is Priorat famous for?

Priorat is famous for powerful, mineral red wines made from old-vine Garnatxa and Carinyena — bold, complex, and among the most prestigious in Spain. The best examples are intensely concentrated, with a distinctive stony character that comes directly from the llicorella soil. Some Priorat wines rank among the most sought-after and expensive in the country.

What is llicorella?

Llicorella is Priorat’s unique dark slate and quartz soil — and the secret behind its extraordinary wines. It forces vines to dig deep in search of water and nutrients, dramatically limiting yields and producing small, intensely flavoured grapes. The result is wines with a mineral intensity you simply don’t find elsewhere.

What’s the difference between Priorat and Montsant?

DOQ Priorat is the prestigious inner core — smaller, more concentrated, and more expensive, with the highest concentration of llicorella soil. DO Montsant surrounds it and produces excellent wines at more accessible prices with a similar character. We mostly focus on Priorat but can include a Montsant winery on request.

How many wineries do we visit?

Usually two to three carefully selected boutique, family-run cellars — chosen for the quality of their wines, the authenticity of the experience, and the warmth of the welcome. If you have preferences for particular producers or styles, just let us know when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

What is Siurana?

Siurana is a tiny medieval village perched dramatically on a cliff at 700 metres, with breathtaking views over the Priorat valley and the Montsant mountains. It was the last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia — and one of the most strikingly beautiful spots in the region. We can add a stop in Siurana to the itinerary at an extra cost.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Yes — all our tours are fully private, so the day can be shaped entirely around your preferences, pace, and interests. Whether you want to spend more time at a particular winery, add Siurana, or focus on a specific style of wine, just let us know.

What Our Guests Say

“The wineries were all small, unique and wonderful. Our favorite was Celler Cal Pla where we were treated like old friends. We had an amazing local lunch that stuffed us full — and the kids even enjoyed a little wine safari ride.” — Amanda L., USA

“Pavel is extremely knowledgeable about wine, especially wines from Priorat. He setup visits with different wineries — some of them the Priorat pioneers, others tiny and impressive family wineries within the various villages.” — Michael F., Boston

“We walked the hilly vineyard with Pavel and one of the winemakers — that really made the tour for us. It is already our favourite Spanish wine, and is even more so now.” — Glen, Arizona · Best Wine Tour We’ve Ever Done

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