Just ask for it WINE EXPERIENCE IN THE MONICA HOTEL
IN THE MONICA HOTEL In the Monica Hotel we work to make your stay unforgettable. We propose you 5 trips to discover the touristic wine culture and live personally the Mediterranean experience with the guided tours and the wine tastings in: - Jean Leon - Clos Galena - Cava Codorniu - Avgvstvs Forvm We take care of everything, even of the transport in case you need it. You will only have to decide which cellar you would like to visit and enjoy the wine tasting. Ask the hotel s reception for further information. It is essential to book 72 hours before.
Visit to El Priorat Discover el Priorat visiting a cellar of the DO (Designation of Origin) of Catalonia. Its vineyards are a unique setting that piques curiosity around the world. It includes: Guided tour around the organic farming vineyards Visit to the winemaking zone Wine tasting directly from the wooden barrels Tasting of 3 wines made in El Priorat Price per person: 18,15 VAT INCLUDED PRIORAT VARIETIES Merlot 8% Syrah 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Others 2% Garnatxa 40% Carignan 25%
Visit to Codorniu A passionate journey to the origins of cava. Codorniu, with 450 years of history, is the oldest family business of Spain and one the oldest of the world. It includes: Audiovisual Modernist walk, museum and cellar Visit to the subterranean wine cellars Tasting of 2 high gamma Codorniu cava Price per person: 14,50 VAT INCLUDED PRACTICAL INFORMATION CAVA From 9 months of aging CAVA RESERVA From 15 months of aging. You can taste a cava more evolved. CAVA GRAN RESERVA From 30 months of aging. You will enjoy a higher aromatic complexity.
Visit to el Penedès Most of the wines have something to explain, but just a few have a story as the one from the single vineyard wines of Jean Leon behind them. Two proposals that include guided tour and wine tasting. Trio de Pago Guided tour and tasting of the 3 JeanL classics Price per person: 7,20 VAT INCLUDED Gran reserva experience Guided tour and tasting of 4 Gran Reserva Price per person: 23,75 VAT INCLUDED PENEDÈS VARIETIES Macabeu: Ripe fruits aromas, exotic citrus and floral notes that add elegance to the blend. The basis of the Penedès wines. Parellada: Quince, citrus, yellow flowers and fresh walnuts that add palate to the blend. Xarel lo: Citrus and apple and fruits aromas that contribute to the freshness of the blend. Chardonnay: Tastes of white fruits, lemon and quince that add to the palate an oily texture.
It awakes the senses Fun workshop to memorize wine aromas by relating them to information about varieties, winemaking and the age of the wine. It includes: Guided tour around the cellar Informative dossier 20 aromas workshop Tasting of 6 wines Mediterranean aperitif Duration: 2h 15min Price per person: 34 VAT INCLUDED PENEDÈS VARIETIES Samsó: It produces wines with character, rich in colour and whose body benefits from aging in oak barrens. Known in France as Carignan. Ull de llebre: It has good alcohol content, moderated bitterness and a fruity and good aromatic perspective. Garnatxa: A traditional Mediterranean variety. It is found in the hot area of el Baix Penedès. Monastrell: Typical variety of the Mediterranean that has got used to el Penedès Central and Superior.
Wine and vinegar pleasures Discover the secrets of a small cellar located in front of the Mediterranean Sea. In Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm doors are open to all the wine and bittersweet vinegar lovers. It includes: Guided tour around the cellar Tasting of 4 bittersweet wines Tasting of 2 single vineyard wines Price per person: 9,70 VAT INCLUDED From Wednesday to Friday: 10:00h / 12:00h / 16:30h Saturday and Sunday: 10:00h / 12:00h VINEGARS Vinegars are a very common element in the Mediterranean kitchen. That s the reason why we suggest you to visit this cellar that makes vinegar with a technique improved year after year by using the best grapes and controlling their winemaking. Their results are known worldwide. Recently they have been recognized by the IFS (International Food Standard) a high standing regulation internationally known and difficult to be recognized by the cellars.
6 1 1 2 FALSET REUS CAMBRILS 4 5 7 7 4 3 3 VILAFRANCA DEL PENEDÉS TARRAGONA 2 SANT SADURNÍ D ANOIA SITGES 7 Wine Experiences 1 2 3 4 Celler Clos Galena - 48min Caves Codorniu - 55min Jean Leon - 60min Avgvstvs Forvm - 38min Designation of Origin D.O.Q. Priorat D.O. Montsant D.O. Penedés D.O. Conca de Barberà D.O. Tarragona D.O. Terra Alta D.O. Cava 1 2 3 4 5 6 7