The Porrón, a basis of the Spanish wine culture
Porrón is a unique drinking vessel that looks like a crossing between a carafe and a watering can. The neck is narrow like a bottle of wine and the bottom is wide like that of a wine carafe fitted with a long and skinny spout. Many who encounter the porrón for the first time ask…
Catalonia’s 12 wine DOs
Catalan wine: the 12 DOs you need to know A vineyard | photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Did you know that Spain has 96 individually recognized wine regions, and 12 of those are in Cataluña alone? They are called DO’s, Designations of origin. The reason they were created is because each area has a…
Best Times of the Year to Visit Barcelona
View of the streets of Barcelona Barcelona, the vibrant and culturally rich city, is often referred to as the second-biggest city in Spain. Renowned for its remarkable stunning architecture, exquisite wines, and thriving art scene, Barcelona offers an irresistible blend of experiences. If you are an art or wine lover, at least one visit in…
A must read food guide for Barcelona
Barcelona is full of traditional and non-traditional food throughout the city. When first travelling to a new place, typically a tourist’s first goal is to get as local as possible and taste the food of the region. In Barcelona there is definitely no shortage of amazing spots for brunches, tapas, or cava filled dinners…