Guide to the Cava Museum near Barcelona, Spain
Cava (or Spanish Champagne) is exclusive to the Spanish region of Penedes. This region is the perfect destination for a day trip from Barcelona, and is home to some of the most famous wineries in all of Spain. Within this region, the little hamlet of Sant Sadurni D’Noia is by far the most popular destination for those interested in learning about Cava and wine tasting.
There are two main vineyards in the area, Freixenet and Codorniu; of the two, Codorniu is by far the oldest, having been opened in 1551, and houses one of the most comprehensive Cava museums in the world. Cava is popularly known as Spanish 
Champagne and has a long history that dates back to many centuries.
At the Cava Museum situated in the Codorniu winery, visitors will have a chance to explore the history of the drink itself and better understand the development of this variety of wine. This is because it was at Codorniu that the first glass of Cava was manufactured in the year 1872. The museum tour explains not only the history of the liquor, but showcases the various artefacts used in the process of grape pressing and wine making.
The museum is open throughout the year, and its timings are from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 1 pm on weekends and public holidays.
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