Torres Vineyard

On the study journey in January, we visited to Torres Vineyard. This was a very fitting field trip because wine is very important to Catalan culture. On this trip, we got off the bus and went into a room where we were able to taste some of the wine that was made in Torres Vineyard. It was very delicious. After we had a chance to taste the wine, we walked to a trolley and got in. From the trolley, we were taken through the vineyard and shown the process of how the grapes are grown and picked. In addition, we saw how they were fermented, stored, and more. It was very interesting although the ride through the vineyard was kind of ho-key because their were ghosts of the owners and other silly things that explained the vineyard. Nonetheless, it was cool to see.

Wine is very important to Catalonia for many reasons. Since the 11th century, Catalonia has been a center of wine production. It is a large wine producer, both in size and historic significance. Wine is also a very important part of the culture in Catalonia. People consume wine in a social manner, with friends and family. It is something that is a pleasure in life and can be enjoyed with food and friends. I always liked wine, but it wasn´t until I traveled to Barcelona that I began to love wine in a deeper sense. I think this is because it is something that is so prevalent in Catalan culture. For example, if you go to get menu of the day, you are always offered wine with your lunch. This is something simple that always reminds me what an integral part wine is in the lives of Catalans.

Because it is so important to the daily life and culture of Barcelona, it was very informative that we were able to see the process in which the wine is manufactured. I think it was very smart of IES to take us on this trip and it was a very mind opening experience.