Vermouth Workshop with Tasting and Tapas

A guided vermouth tasting workshop with tapas at El Paraigua, a historic tavern in Barcelona's Barri Gòtic, where participants sample Spanish vermouths and create and bottle their own blend using botanicals.

The outing is a guided workshop that traces the history of Spanish vermouth, from its origins to the custom of enjoying it at midday. It takes place at El Paraigua, a tavern tucked away in the Barri Gòtic, and combines a tasting of selected vermouths with traditional tapas to accompany each glass.

The hands-on part involves blending natural essences and botanicals to create a personal vermouth. The creation is then bottled, and participants design their own label to take it home. The tapas are served while the glasses are sampled, so that each bite brings out the aromas of the drink.

The venue is accessible only by stairs, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs. The workshop is held in Spanish and is ideal for anyone who wants to get to know vermouth up close and leave with a souvenir made by their own hands.