Destilerias Mascaró ★ 4.7
Three-generation Vilafranca distillery and cava cellar at the modernist Casa Mascaro, producing Brandy de Penedes plus London Dry Gin since 2007 and Cuvee Antonio cava.
A guide to distilleries in Penedes.
Distilleries in Penedes
Torres Brandy Distillery ★ 4.7
Familia Torres's solera brandy house in Pacs del Penedes, founded 1928 by Juan Torres Casals, ageing Brandy de Penedes and producing the Selma-led Casals vermouth.
Destilerias Miquel Guansé (Gin Mare) ★ 4.5
Family-owned MG Destilerias in Vilanova i la Geltru, producing Gin Mare since 2007 in a former chapel; the Giro Ribot family has been in the spirits trade since 1835.
Juan Torres Master Distillers ★ 4.5
Torres master-distillers spin-off at the Pacs del Penedes estate, launching the Selma-based Casals vermut and ageing Magdala and Floc de Neu liqueurs.
Mascaró London Dry Gin Distillery Programme ★ 4.5
Mascaró's gin and vermouth programme in the Vilafranca distillery, launched 2007 around a botanical London Dry Gin, the Siset vermut and Aiguardent aperitifs.
Vermouths at El Celleret (Familia Torres) ★ 4.4
Familia Torres's vermut tasting at El Celleret restaurant in Pacs, pouring the Selma-led Casals range alongside Mediterranean tapas and house cocktails.
Distilleries in Penedes, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Penedes for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Penedes is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Penedes estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Penedes cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Penedes tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Penedes?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Penedes rewards trust.