WINETOURISM
WELCOME TO THE CAVA ORIGINS Codorníu winery is located just 45 minutes from Barcelona and 30 minutes from Sitges. It is nestled in the Penedès region, a prestigious area of high quality wines and sparkling wines. Codorníu, is synonymous to the history of a family of winegrowers which dates back to the XVI century. It is the oldest family company in Spain and one of the oldest in the world. It has more than 450 years of history to the date. Designed by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, the winery buildings were declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1976. They represent one of the most prominent examples of art nouveau architecture in our country. Coming to the winery you will discover a property surrounded by nature and vineyards. The winery is a unique place with a wide range of activities related to: the world of wine, sparkling wine, nature, sport, art, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy the fantastic weather of our country visiting Codorníu, the place where the cava was born. Enjoy your visit!
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CODORNÍU S HISTORY The origin of cava is strongly related to the origin of Codorníu. This brand was originally the name of a family of winemakers who cultivated and maintained a unique heritage in Europe for over 450 years. In 1872 Josep Raventós produced cava for the first time following the Traditional Method. He decided to use indigenous grapes from Penedès area for the creation of his sparkling wine: Macabeo, Xarel lo and Parellada. He became a pioneer in his time as He introduced a whole new industry in the region. Manuel Raventós, Codorníu s driving force, hired in 1895 the Modernist architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch (Gaudí s coeval) to enlarge the winery. The building built represents the fruitful alliance between nature and human labor, but at the same time it also constitutes a stone tribute to the silence of cava. Declared National Historical-Artistic Heritage in 1976 it s also one of the most incredible examples of the architecture dedicated to the elaboration and aging of cavas. SINCE 1551... 1551 The first documented reference to Jaume Codorníu s winegrowing activities. 1976 Cavas Codorníu is declared a Historical Artistic Monument. 1659 1983 Josep Raventós creates the first 1872 bottle of cava in Spain using the 2001 Traditional Method. 1885 1895 1915 Marriage between the heiress Anna Codorníu and winegrow Miquel Raventós. Manuel Raventós gives a big boost to cava and launches Codorníu as a big producer. Plans are made to build the winery, who along with Gaudí was one of the leading exponents of the great school of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture. The inauguration of Cavas Codorníu, a milestone in Catalan Art Nouveau. 2002 2010 2015 The birth of the leading cava in Spain, Anna de Codorníu which introduces Chardonnay grapes. Codorníu s 450th birthday. Codorníu creates the first rosé cava made 100% from the red Pinot Noir varietal. The birth of Reina Mª Cristina Blanc de Noirs, the first white cava made from Pinot Noir. Launch of the new wine: Viñas de Anna (Anna s vineyards).
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WHAT CAN BE DONE IN CODORNÍU? Visit Codorníu means discovering an iconic and unique place in the heart of Penedès where the cava was born. Only 30 minutes from Barcelona, your customers will be introduced to 450 years of wine history. Codorníu winery, which takes its name from the family name, opens its doors to show their respect for nature, his artistic buildings and his passion for the elaboration of cava. The winery, considered a jewel of art nouveau, was declared national historical and artistic heritage in 1976 and it s a wonderful setting for your customers live a wide range of indoor or outdoor activities related to: Wine & sparkling wine Culture & art Nature Gastronomy SERVICE VOCATION In this dossier we present you different activities that can be enjoyed at Codorníu. But, if your group requires an exclusive treatment, we can provide you a private service as well. Codorníu team is strongly committed to service and to obtaining client satisfaction. Please, do not hesitate to let us know your customer s needs in order to provide you solutions. We want to be part of your project and contribute to its success. FACILITY SERVICES Parking cars Parking bus Parking adapted Visit adapted Lift Shop Shopping online disabilities Free WIFI VISIT: open 7 days a week - http://www.visitascodorniu.com/calendar/ From Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 9:00 AM to 15:00 PM SHOP ONLINE www.amigodelasbodegas.com BOOKING TICKETS - CAVA SHOP - CAVA BAR : Open 7 days a week - http://www.visitascodorniu.com/calendar/
CONTACT Localization CAVAS CODORNÍU Av. Jaume Codorníu, s/n 08770 Sant Sadurní d Anoia GPS 41º 26 8.62429 N - 1º 47 50.01229 E 41º 26 2.32 N - 1º 47 45.83 E DISTANCE: Barcelona: 45 km Tarragona: 70 km Girona: 120 km Lleida: 134 km Sitges: 34 km Vilafranca: 13 km N-340: Barcelona - València, exit BP-2427 AP7: La Jonquera - Barcelona - Tarragona, exit 27 C-243: Vilafranca del Penedès - Martorell By public transport: http://www.visitascodorniu.com/where/ Information CONTACT eventos@codorniu.es e.serrataco@codorniu.es Phones Central: +34 93 891 33 42 Direct: +34 93 891 46 04 WEBSITES www.visitascodorniu.com 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Catalan and Russian. Download pictures: http://www.visitascodorniu.com/history/ The pictures are at the bottom of the page. TIMETABLES Open 7 days a week http://www.visitascodorniu.com/calendar/ Opening to the public: Monday to Friday from 9.00AM to 17.00PM During weekend and holidays from 9.00AM to 15.00PM
GENERAL CONDITIONS VISIT TERMS AND CONDITIONS The visit will begin punctually at the specified time. You cannot join the group if you arrive more than 10 minutes after it has started. Visits must be booked in advance because there are a limited number of places. If you come without a prior reservation you may join the group if there are free places. Tours are also organized for people with physical disabilities. For further information contact the winery. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. PAYMENT TERMS Any activity, must be paid at least 3 working days in advance of the visit. If payment is not received within the established time frame, the reservation will be cancelled automatically. Payment may be made by: ~ Credit card: you must send the following information via email (reservas@codorniu.com): Credit card holder s name + creditcard number and date of expiry. The amount of the reserved tour + written authorisation from the creditcard holder. Details of the reserved visit: Name of the person who has booked the visit + date of the visit + the number of people. ~ Banktransfer: you must send the transfer receipt slip via email to reservas@codorniu.es. Bank transfer details: CAIXABANK IBAN ES51 2100 8740 5602 0030 5683 BIC CAIXESBBXXX Cuenta nº: 2100 8740 56 0200305683 Concept: name of the contracting party date of the reserved visit + reservation number. ~ We do not accept bank cheques. BOOKING CANCELATION If the visit is cancelled the amount will not be refunded but We only accept cancellations in writing to reservas@codorniu.es within these working hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 (except holidays). Important notice: Codorníu S.A. reserves the right to unilaterally modify the contents, itinerary or alter the duration of the visit due to reasonable causes (rain, fog or otherweather conditions, works, a blackout, mechanical or IT failures,etc.) Only in the event that Codorníu cancels a visit prior to its commencement for reasons pertaining to Codorníu S.A. will the visiting party have the right to a refund of their experiences. Make sure you have made your booking for the right day. Always check your book.
TRIP TO THE CAVA ORIGINS 90 PRIVATE TOUR An exciting journey into the origins of cava. A world-renowned brand, Codorníu is synonymous to the history of a family of winegrowers which dates back to the XVI century. It is the oldest family company in Spain and one of the oldest in the world, with more than 450 years of history to the date. The Codorníu winery was designed by the architect Puig i Cadafalch. It was declared a building of cultural interest and awarded Historic and Artistic heritage in 1976. ACTIVITY CHRONOLOGY: - Our guide will welcome the group at Puig s Room: the Cathedral of Cava - 3D audiovisual (10 min.). - Tour by train: Josep Puig i Cadafalch s architectural work (declared a historicalartistic monument in 1976) / Codorníu family history and heritage / gardens. - Museum and old cellar: Exhibit of traditional grape presses and fermentation machinery / Interactive scale model of the winery /aromastable. - First Codorníu Cava (historic place). - Descent into the underground cellar: Exhibit of traditional cava making machinery. - Tour by train around the cavas. - Our products presence throughout history. - Tasting of two Codorníu cavas and snack (Minors will have grape juice). - Codorníu shop. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tours are always led by members of Codorníu s staff. Tours last around 1 hour 30 minutes. (If your group has specific needs, please let us know it). We are open 7 days a week http://www.visitascodorniu.com/calendar/ Your customers can enjoy this activity in a private way with an exclusive guide. Tourist guide Film included Train tour included Tasting included
TRIP TO THE CAVA ORIGINS 2h30 EXCLUSIVE TOUR If you want to go through a gastronomic experience, we recommend to you the exclusive tour. This tour, as well as including the visit of the winery with a private guide, includes a private tasting room only for your group and will consist of: two cavas from Codorníu s premium range with an small aperitif of chips and fuet (typical Catalan pork dried meet). The visit includes: A welcoming in Sala Puig the Cathedral of Cava. An audiovisual. Art Nouveau Tour: - Josep Puig i Cadafalch s architectural Work was declared a Historical-Artistic Monument in 1976. - History and Heritage of the Codorníu family. - The Codorníu winery gardens. First Codorníu Cava. Descent into the underground cellars: - Exhibit of traditional cava making machinery. A tour train around the cavas. Our products presence throughout history. Tasting of two cavas from Codorníu s premium range with chips and fuet (typical catalan pork dried meet ) in a Codorniu private tasting room. The visit can be combined with the following gastronomic products: Mediterranean and Codorníu Breakfast Aperitif Chocolate & Sweets Cava Tasting Reserva Pairing Lunch amidst Cavas Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Lunch included
EXCLUSIVE TOUR & GASTRONOMY PRODUCTS
MEDITERRANEAN BREAKFAST 120 The Mediterranean diet is a life style based on a balanced and varied diet largely made up of foods from the traditional produce of this geographical region, bathed by the Mediterranean: wheat, olive trees and vineyards. We have chosen these staple foods for our Mediterranean Breakfast Bread with tomatoes, Iberian ham, Cheese and longaniza sausage Mediterranean Cava and must for the kids If you would like to add coffee and pastries to the Mediterranean Breakfast to be served at the end of it, ask for the Codorníu Breakfast. Enjoy any of our breakfast during a layback moment. Immerse yourself in the history of cava, of culture and culinary delights. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Snack included
CAVA APERITIF 2h The aperitif is one of our great culinary moments. A Codorníu cava, at just the right temperature, is an ideal aperitif, stimulates your appetite and goes well with all sorts of appetizers. The Iberian ham is a culinary delight inside and outside our borders. Banner of our gastronomy and culture, is part of A small group of foods considered as delicatessen. The custom of serving cava as an aperitif can be traced back to the changes in cava making in the early eighties. Fermentations carried out under controlled temperatures yielded fruitier and lighter wines which opened up cava s culinary possibilities. Enjoy Codorníu s modern cavas which are structured, carefree, fresh and easy to drink. This activity also features a guided tour, a tasting of 2 premium range cavas ( restricted to visitors over the age of 18) plus an aperitif consisting of Iberian ham, cheese and potato crisps. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Snack included
SWEET & CHOCOLATE TOUR 2h Although Swiss, Belgian or French are synonymous with high quality chocolate production, we should not underestimate the importance that Spain, and specifically Barcelona, has played in the history of chocolate and its introduction into the Old World. For instance, did you know that in 1520 the first ever unprocessed cocoa beans arrived into the Port of Barcelona, brought back by Christopher Columbus from the Aztecs in the Americas before being presented to King Ferdinand of Aragón and Queen Isabella of Castille Our facilities and the extended experience of Codorníu staff offer you the possibility to organize a wine and sweet cava tasting with chocolate and other pastry specialities. The tasting includes a wide selection of traditional pastries and chocolates accompanied with two of our most prestigious wines and cavas: Viñas de Anna 2014 - Blanc de Blancs wine which combines all the intense fruitiness of Chardonnay with a rich flower bouquet of the Muscat grape. Dulce Anna - A sweet cava that is smooth on the palate. Produced with Chardonnay, which rounds off its coupage with the traditional varieties. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Snack included
CAVA TASTING 2h30 Our facilities and the extended experience of Codorníu staff offer you the possibility to organize a wine tasting for groups in accordance with their necessities in the suprising envairoment of Codorníu facilities. Ideal for this groups who wants to get a deeper experience in cava tasting, this activity can help to the participant to understand the different kinds of products that Codorníu elaborates and why they have different tastings and aromas. The special tasting consist of enjoying a representation of different Codorníu Cavas. Cheers! Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Snack included
LUNCH AMIDST CAVAS 3h The lunch is an informal standing meal. The guests will serve themselves from the different plates. It is not a seated meal, served by waiters. The lunch is served cava, grape juice and water. PINOT NOIR MENU - Prawn brochette. - Brie toast with sobrasada and honey. - Mushroom croquettes. - Pumkim Cream with sunflower seeds. - Trinxat of Cerdanya with black sausage. - Small toast with caramelised foie mi-cuit. - Beef hamburger. - Lentil pearls with cuttlefish. - Dessert: Gelidencs (rolled sheet of sponge cake, with a special cream) - Coffee. CHARDONNAY MENU - Spanish Omelette with Piquillo Green Peppers. - Spicy potatoes - Patatas Bravas. - Goat cheese Salad. - Mushroom with sobrasada (sausage pate). - Mini rustic with tomato and jabugo ham. - Homemade croquettes. - Foie bonbons coated with sugared almond. - A small chorizo sausage wrapped in potato chips. - Dessert: Brownie brochette with natural fruit. - Coffee. SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR THIS ACTIVITY: Lunch among cavas is a global activity. It is not necessary to pay a charge for the room rental. Codorníu has the right of deciding in which area inside its facilities will take place the activity. The activity includes 2 different kind of cavas, water, must (grape juice) and coffee. It is possible, under previous request, to change a cava for a Wine elaborated by Bodegas y Viñedos Codorníu Raventós. Other alcoholic drinks or soft drinks (except for must) will not be served. The maximum duration for the visit and lunch or dinner is three hours. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Lunch included
RESERVA PAIRING 3h Codorníu offers the possibilty to our exclusive guest to enjoy Reserva cavas selected by our enologist team paired with gourmet food designed for our sommelier. A combination of exclusivity and good taste for wine lovers and foodies. The activity will start with a general presentation of our wine specialist. Then will be served the first cava and explained the first pairing and so on. PAIRED FOOD - Lionesse of Tomatoe stuffed with cheese with fine herbes. - Mini Canelloni of Roquefort cheese. - Piece of Foie with apple compote. - Salmon Blini. - Cup made of pastry filled with iberian ham and green asparagus. - Mousse of grilled aubergine and red pepper with olives. CAVAS Anna Blanc de Blancs Reserva: 75% Chardonnay and local grapes Macabeo, Xarel lo and Parellada. Reina Maria Cristina Reserva: Blanc de Noirs, 100% Pinot Noir. Jaume Codorníu Reserva: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Lunch included
ACTIVITIES
BLIND TASTING CHALLENGE 2h30 Blind tasting and quiz game is the ideal tasting for people who want, not only to try different wines but also who wants to have fun and check their habilities as wine experts. After enjoying the tour through our facilities and learning about cavas, the guests will divide into groups to answer some quick questions after tasting three different cavas. Best groups will receive and award. Who will be the best? The blind tasting will take place after the exclusive tour to the winery which includes: A welcoming in Sala Puig the Cathedral of Cava. An audiovisual. Art Nouveau Tour: - Josep Puig i Cadafalch s architectural Work was declared a Historical-Artistic Monument in 1976. - History and Heritage of the Codorníu family. - The Codorníu winery gardens. First Codorníu Cava. Descent into the underground cellars: - Exhibit of traditional cava making machinery. A tour train around the cavas. Our products presence throughout history. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included Snack included Film included
ANNA EXPERIENCE 2h Anna was the last member of the family in bringing Codorníu as a family name. In 1983 we elaborated our first cava with the grape Chardonnay in her honour, Anna de Codorníu. Thirty years later, we would like to surprise you again with a new activity to honour her, the Anna Experience Tour. Come to discover our new venue Anna; a unique, smart and feminine area to enjoy three of our premium cavas paired with special canapes. The experience includes: A welcoming in Sala Puig the Cathedral of Cava. History of Anna Codorníu explained outdoors Visit of museum and large cellar with the table of aromas Descent into the underground cellars: Exhibit of traditional cava making machinery. A tour train around the cavas. Tasting of: ANNA BLANC DE BLANCS RESERVA. 15 months ageing. Chardonnay, Macabeu, Xarel lo and Parellada. ANNA BLANC DE NOIRS. 12 months of ageing. 100% Pinot Noir. ANNA ROSÉ. 12 months of ageing. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Paired with: Roquefort canelonni. Grape juice gelatine with xarel lo grape. Piece of Foie with apple compote. Salmon of Blini and avocado. Mousse of escalivada (grilled vegetables) and olive pâte.
THE BIRTH OF CAVA 2h30 Experience the amazing transformation of our blending in excellent cavas. Make your own blend! Through a game, participants will be invited to make a blend with the different base wines. With this activity, the participant can imagine how a young wine, acid and with low aromatic intensity becomes a cava with its own personality, complex aromas and persistent taste. HOW DOES IT WORK? The activity starts with the visit, the groups enter to the Audiovisual room. Before starting the projection an explanation about the activity is made. After this brief introduction, the groups leave the audio to start the tour. This visit will last approximately one hour. When the tour ends, begins the activity. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY First of all, a presentation of what they should do is done: Learn what are the coupages and the importance for the winemakers of working together, using the material available without having to use more than expected, working in cleanly and tidy way... all this is taken into account when making the assessment activity. What material have on the table and how to use it. Guessing which grape varieties contains the blending that is already done. Tasting of cava of the mysterious blend. Elaboration of a blend as directed by the guides. Tasting of cava that they have just made. Elaboration of a blending (they will have a limited time). Creation of the label and product name. Justification for the choice of the blending. After the activity, the jury will deliberate and shall state which is the winning team. The awards (one bottle of champagne per participant of the winning team) will be given at that time. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting included
New Activity! ENTRY CODORNÍU QUEST 2h30 Codorníu Quest is an original and funny way to discover Cavas Codorníu and learn the origins of cava. Our clients are an active part of the visit and will take part in a gymkhana around the cellar facilities. A set of skills and ingenuity tests will be waiting for the contestants, who will have to successfully overcome them all during their tour around Codorníu cellars. Emotions, laughter, competitiveness and teamwork will constitute a funny and different day that for sure will also be unforgettable. Codorníu, the oldest winegrowers in Spain and one of the world s oldest family business, is awaiting you to share over 450 years of wine history. Modernism, art, nature, culture, creativity and history are some of the ingredients of this exciting activity we have prepared especially for you to have an amusing time and get to know us a little better. Gymkhanas help improving the collaborative spirit of people, and games are a good strategy to facilitate team members involvement, improving their personal relationships and encouraging their collaborative and team work. We hope this game is interesting for you and you really enjoy it. To enjoy the Codorníu Quest, your group will be split in different teams. Each team will receive at the beginning a folder containing questions and challenge to be solved during the dinner, that will be the essential part to be able to enjoy the activity. The guide will conduct the group to the first point, there they will get the complete instructions of the management of the ipad. Once they have all the information the activity starts. During the whole tours, they will have be guided by a Codorníu tour guide who will make them the explanations, so they do not only need to be looking at the screen but also hearing to the guide and looking around. In some points of the activity they need to answer a question, practice some of the old works in the winery, being designers of our publicity The activity will end tasting some cava. Guide 2 Train tours Tasting & Snack Gift
CASINO GOURMET 90 The pleasure of experience the exciting world of casinos and the satisfaction of learning meanwhile you re enjoying: Gourmet Casino is a way to motivate the creation of groups in a relaxed ambient before or after a company s meeting. A funny way to let the employees of a company from different departments or different cities interact together. The game s dynamic: The players receive some chips to invest. Blind tasting and a little bit of intuition will help the participants to take a decision against a capricious bank that will provide information about the products of the blind tasting. All along this travel organized in different rounds, the travelers will discover wines and cheeses from all over the world, and also chocolates and the aromas auction. As much chip you win, more options you ll have during the auction. A rush activity where the participants will learn while they re enjoying. 100% personalise- rules, esthetics, the products and the comunication needs can be adapted to this event. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting & Snack
CAVA TASTING BEGINNERS COURSE 3h Would you like to feel a little more like a connaiseur when you taste a glass of cava? If your palate is open to the varied (and delicious) tastes of bubbly wine, a tasting course could be a great bit of fun, a way to learn more, or even a new hobby! Take an intensive wine tasting course in a winery with over 450 years of history. Learn the art of wine tasting and discover the secrets of Cavas Codorníu. This tasting includes: A brief introduction to wine tasting and how to taste sparkling wines. A tutored tasting of 6 different Codorníu Cavas. Tips on how to store & serve Cava. Some advice on how to match cava with food. Before the cava tasting course one of our experts guides will drive you into the origins of cava through an exclusive tour. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting & Snack
BYCICLE THROUGH THE VINEYARDS 3h We are passionate about cycling, nature and sparkling wine. Therefore, we want to invite you to come to the Penedès area. Together we will enjoy an unforgettable morning pedaling through vineyards using bicycles as a means of transport. Our love and attachment to this land makes us feel passion for tourism and we want to share it with you. Several researches show the benefits and virtues of cycling. It is clinically proven to be one of the most complete and universal activity to prevent back pain, protect joints and improve circulatory and immune systems as well, as well as to keep a good mood because of the generated endorphins. Today we propose you a tour through the vineyards near Codorníu winery. You will discover the life cycle of the strains and enjoy a beautiful setting with Montserrat Mountain as a backdrop. A private guide will be with you throughout the journey taking care about the group, explaining the life cycle of the vineyard and a thousand curiosities related to the flowers and animals of the territory. This tour must to be combined with the exclusive guided tour of Codorníu. You can complement this activity with a picnic in our facilities or to take away and enjoying during your bike tour. reservas@codorniu.es eventos@codorniu.es Tourist guide Electric bikes included Helmet bike included Water included
SEGWAYS THROUGH THE VINEYARDS 3h A whole world of possibilities using this fantastic Personal Transportation. Visit the vineyards of the Cava capital with this Combined tours. This proposal will show you particular attributes of the character of the Penedès: wine and cava, art and architecture, landscapes, etc., Each tour begins with a training session of 15 minutes inside Codorníu facilities. This training session is necessary so that everyone can feel comfortable and secure about driving a Segway. After enjoying the segway tour, participants will discover the Codorníu Winery by an exclusive guided tour. Two of our cavas premium range will be served after the tour with an small appetizer. You can complement this activity with any of our gastronomic activities. Tourist guide Train tour included Tasting & Snack Segway included Helmet bike included Water included