Penedès, cava and vineyards

From Sitges it’s a straight 27 km hop inland: C-32 through the Garraf tunnels, then the BV-2415 easing into the vine-planted plains of Penedès and the low limestone hills beyond. This is the homeland of cava since the late 19th century—think Codorníu’s 1915 modernista cellars by Puig i Cadafalch, Freixenet opposite the station, and small growers in Subirats. Vines sit around 250–350 m, where xarel·lo brings structure and macabeu lift. A brief stop in Vilafranca del Penedès adds context on local wine guilds and cooperative roots.

All day, your driver is on standby: hotel pickup in Sitges, punctual departure, and an easy flow between guided tours and tastings while you relax on the short country transfers linking Sant Sadurní, Subirats, and Vilafranca. The vehicle waits at each estate, handles any bottle haul, and adapts the pace; lunch can be arranged at a masia right among the rows. Near Penedès with your private chauffeur, you’ll roll back along the panoramic bends of the Garraf around 5:30 pm, catching that late-afternoon glow on the terraces.