Visit at Caves Codorníu
Visit Caves Codorníu and take a journey back in time to the origins and culture of cava while you enjoy a unique experience and discover a jewel of Catalan art nouveau, modernisme.
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In the town of Sant Sadurní, in the heart of the Alt Penedès, you’ll find Spain’s oldest family-run business, Codorníu, which was founded more than 450 years ago.
The Codorníu winery was designed by the Catalan art- nouveau, or modernista, architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch (a contemporary of Gaudí’s), and listed as an Artistic and Historic Landmark in 1976. The building symbolises the alliance between nature and human endeavour and is a tribute in stone to the silence of the cava-making process.
Codorníu was the first winery to produce cava using the traditional method with grape varieties native to the Penedès, including Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
It also makes wines with other grapes, such as Chardonnay. Codorníu have used this variety since 1983 to make their cava Anna de Codorníu, which pays homage to the last member of the Codorníu family to have this surname.
What does your booking includes?:
The Codorníu winery was designed by the Catalan art- nouveau, or modernista, architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch (a contemporary of Gaudí’s), and listed as an Artistic and Historic Landmark in 1976. The building symbolises the alliance between nature and human endeavour and is a tribute in stone to the silence of the cava-making process.
Codorníu was the first winery to produce cava using the traditional method with grape varieties native to the Penedès, including Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
It also makes wines with other grapes, such as Chardonnay. Codorníu have used this variety since 1983 to make their cava Anna de Codorníu, which pays homage to the last member of the Codorníu family to have this surname.
What does your booking includes?:
- Discovery Tour: Immerse yourself in Spain’s oldest winery on an electric train ride through its underground cellars that stretch for 30km, discover the secrets of the creator of cava and delve into the winery's history. Tours are led by members of the Codorníu team and last 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Welcome in the Puig Hall "the Cathedral of Cava".
- An overview of the history of the winery which dates back to 1551.
- Detailed explanations about how cava is made.
- Descend to the historic underground caves, which date back to the 19th century,and take a guided tour on a train.
- Tasting of two premium cavas.
- Welcome in the Sala Puig, also known as the "Cathedral of Cava".
- An overview of the history of the winery which dates back to 1551.
- Art nouveau tour: discover Josep Puig i Cadafalch's architectural masterpiece, which was declared a Landmark of Historic and Artistic Interest in 1976.
- Delve into the history and heritage of the Codorníu family.
- Discover the beautiful gardens at the Codorníu winery.
- Detailed explanations about how cava is made.
- Descend to the historic underground caves, which date back to the 19th century, and take a guided tour on a train.
- Tasting of two premium cavas.
Iconic Tour: Delve into the history of the House of Codorníu, the creator of cava, which dates back almost 500 years. Learn about Josep Puig i Cadafalch, the architect who designed and built the winery, and visit one of the finest art nouveau landmarks in the world. Explore the underground cellars on our electric train and let yourself be captivated by the sensory experience of three iconic cavas accompanied by a snack. The tours are led by members of the Codorníu team and last around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
