My wife and I scheduled to visit three wineries in the Priorat wine region. We knew nothing about this area, but since it is better known for red wines (our preference), it seemed like the best place to go. Enric picked us up at our Barcelona apartment in his very nice and clean car. He spoke to us about the area during the trip there. After a quick stop at a very nice bakery, we arrived in the old medieval town of Porrera (population 470). The town was fabulous, and all three wineries were there. We proceeded first to a rustic (here, a good word) family-owned winery that was established in 1780, and tasted several wonderful wines. The next stop was similar, but we tasted the wines atop a mountain in the winery’s vineyards. Again, excellent wines! Our final destination was a very modern winery for lunch and, of course, more wines. It should be noted that while we purchased wines from all of the wineries, we never felt pressured to do so. Moreover, Enric will handle all of the shipping back to the U.S., once the local temperatures cool. It should also be noted that on the way back to Barcelona, Enric stated that many of his clients sleep on the way back, which I did. I am told my wife and he continued to talk wines during the return trip.
Overall, maybe the best winery tour we have ever had, and we have had many! Thanks Enric!