Gastronomy

Per què hi ha 7.000 hectàrees plantades de xarel·lo a la DO Penedès? Sens dubte, aquesta és una de les varietats autòctones amb més personalitat del panorama vitivinícola català. Coneguda com pansa blanca a la DO Alella, on també és una de les grans protagonistes, el xarel·lo és conegut principalment per ser un raïm excel·lent per la producció de vi blanc i de cava. Aquesta última és la principal raó d’aquestes 7.000 hectàrees de vinya xarel·lo al Penedès.

In the regions around Barcelona, Christmas is a celebration that is enjoyed with family members around a table laden with traditional dishes. In a region with such a wide range of quality products, it is surprising that there is such a consensus about the menu for the holiday season. Hearty soups, free-range chicken, salads with seasonal vegetables and nougat are must-haves. Would you like to know what people usually eat at this special time of year? 

In addition to its cultural offerings and tourist appeal, Montserrat stands out for its extensive production of food and beverages deeply rooted in the massif. Here is a gastronomic tour that will take you through various locations of this mountain, imbued with spirituality, located in the heart of Catalonia.