Escola d'Enoturisme de Catalunya ★ 4.6
Municipal Vilafranca wine-tourism and sommelier school since 2014, hosting WSET Level 1 and 2 courses with Wine Courses Barcelona on the Vilafranca campus.
Tastings, courses and structured sessions in Penedes that teach you the region in a glass.
Classes worth booking
Wine Courses Barcelona ★ 4.6
WSET approved program provider running courses in Vilafranca and Barcelona, with the 2026 Level 3 cohort scheduled across June and July at the Escola d'Enoturisme.
Outlook Wine - The Barcelona Wine School ★ 4.5
Outlook Wine has run Approved WSET courses in Barcelona since 2008, with Levels 1-3 in Spanish and English from the Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
Familia Torres Wine Education Programme ★ 4.6
Familia Torres's estate-based wine education at the Pacs winery, running sommelier-led masterclasses on Mas La Plana, Grans Muralles and the Iberian portfolio.
Recaredo Biodynamic Producer Workshops ★ 4.7
Producer-led workshops at family Recaredo in Sant Sadurni covering biodynamic viticulture, hand-disgorgement and long-ageing Corpinnat across four tiered programmes.
Wine Schools 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.