Reviews: United States

Xavi was very responsive in his communications before we arrived in Spain. Once we were there, he clearly communicated of where he would pick us up near where we were staying. He was very knowledgeable and personable and took us to the Pere Ventura cava winery. We met the owner’s wife and had a terrific tour, followed by a tasting. We then went to a boutique winery also owned by the same family. We had a short tour, followed by a wonderful lunch. Xavi also gave us suggestions on where to eat in Barcelona as well as places to visit. I would highly recommend this excursion. It was very special.

Xavi was knowledgeable and personable. He taught us so much about wine in the region and we had a spectacular time! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting. 5 stars!! (Also his English is fantastic)

Xavi was incredibly knowledgeable about wines and cava, offering expert insights that truly enhanced my understanding and appreciation. Beyond his expertise, he was also so friendly and personable, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He really went above and beyond to ensure it was a memorable visit. Highly recommend!

Xavier is an informative and engaging host. His knowledge provided great background knowledge for our wine tour. The wineries were amazing, great tasting and overall experience. Educational also, and in a very picturesque spaces.

Xavi was a wonderful guide! He reached out ahead of time to get our likes and preferences and created a personalized experience. The transportation was very comfortable. Xavi shared so much great information and history about the region and wine making. He arranged the best wine tour I have ever experienced. I can not recommend him highly enough.

Our wine tour guide Gemma did an exceptional job explaining all aspects of the vineyards we visited. She was professional, knowledgeable and most importantly personable. She shared her expertise of Penedes wines and her own personal experience living and working in the area. I would recommend Gemma and TopWineExperience for anyone who appreciates wine.

Xavi was fantastic. He was a patient teacher and really allowed me and my guests to fully experience the amazing wines of the Penedes region. He came out to the villa we rented in Cunit for the tasting and came back the next day with our order as we wanted to purchase more Cava and red wine.

A beautiful cava and wine tour experience in the Penedes region with a superb sommelier who loves to teach. Loved it so much we did it twice.

Xavi was so great and informative of what we were going to be seeing so when we got there we already had a good basis of knowledge. He also had great ideas about other places to get things in the Sitges area. Had a great lunch at the one stop along with wine pairing. Loved our day.

Let me begin by saying that Xavi was terrific, super knowledgeable and took the time to make sure we understood everything. Well organized at both vineyards we visited, Caves Pere Ventura and Can Bas. Will definitely go back next time we visit Barcelona.

Xavi listened to our preferences and planned the perfect day of tasting natural and biodynamic wine, as well as a wonderful farm and vineyard tour. Everything was seamless, communication ahead of time was excellent, and we had a truly unforgettable experience. Could not recommend more! We loved every second and will definitely work with Xavi again next time we are in Catalonia!.

Our group of 7 had a great time! The drive was short and the tours were great. The cava tour was super educational and the wine tour served the most delicious lunch. We'd do it again.

Xavi helped to arrange a day tour to Priorat with three stops and it has been an unforgettable experience.

The planning started off with short notice to Xavi as we were not able to fix our schedules until 1 week before the tour, and there were also particular wineries that we would like to visit. Xavi asked us a few questions and was able to quickly put together a few proposed options for us to choose from.

On the day of the tour during the ride to Priorat, Xavi gave us in-depth background of the history of Priorat and how it rose to its position as a premium wine region today. As a sommelier himself, he also offered us great wine related knowledge. The visits to the wineries were also fun and educational, and Xavi gave expert insights on the steps of the wine-making processes together with the guides from each winery. Needless to say, the tasting sessions were also perfectly arranged (together with the barrel tasting at Perinet).

All in all, it has been an exceptionally memorable experience to visit Priorat. I for sure agree with Xavi that "you have to be here to experience Priorat for yourself", because it is so much more than a wine-making municipality in Spain and it is also DOQ for good reasons. And if you are looking to plan a tour, I would definitely recommend Xavi - thanks Xavi!.

TopWineExperience was one of the best trips we have ever taken! Xavi took his time to make the best itinerary according to our interests & wants. Very unique wine tastings with delicious food pairings. This will be forever a favorite vacation for us to look back on & tell our family/friends about. Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts, Xavi for this amazing trip!

Xavi put together a wonderful wine tasting experience for me and my family. He thoughtfully considered our interests, got to know us as a family and as individuals, and coordinated wineries that were unique and focused on local grapes and methods. He even put us in touch with someone to do an in-home cooking class and brought cookies for my Mother-in-law’s birthday. I can’t recommend him and the Top Wine Experience enough. We loved the entire experience. Worth every penny.

Xavi and his team are amazing hosts with extensive wine and regional knowledge. They can customize your tour as needed.

Xavi's TopWineExperiences was definitely top notch! Amazing communication during the planning process and it was evident that he wanted to create a unique experience based on our wine knowledge and interests. We did some wine tasting and a driven ride through a vineyard learning about the different grapes and growing methods. Highly recommend and definitely will do another adventure with TopWineExperiences!

Better than we could have imagined. If you are looking for a special experience, take this tour.

I had the most lovely time on Xavi’s wine tour! He picked me, my mom, and my sister up at our hotel and took us to two vineyards. We toured the cellars, tasted great wine and had a Mediterranean-style lunch. He was super knowledgeable about both wine and the area we were in, and I learned a lot from him! I definitely recommend Xavi if you’re looking for an intimate wine tasting experience and want to avoid the larger tour groups.

This was an amazing tour and I am so glad we did it! Xavi is so personable and picked wineries specific to our interests. We had an incredible, very filling meal at one of the wineries and got to tour both properties and learn about the wine making process. Even after the day was over, Xavi met us back in town and got us in to the see the Castellers practice which was crazy. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Being able to tell that someone is passionate and loves what they do really does change the experience.

Xavi was an excellent tour guide! He selected two wonderful wineries for my two daughters and I to enjoy on our personal tour. Xavi shared his knowledgeable about the area as he drove us around. He is also a Sommelier, so that was a bonus! After our tour was over,  he went above and beyond and met us later in the evening, sharing his love of the Human Tower with us!! It was an amazing experience and a very enjoyable day!! I highly recommend Xavi for your Wine Experience, and local suggestions!

Xavi was an excellent guide. The tour included 3 stops, each of them unique and very well worth it. Xavi picked us up on time and on schedule. His experience in wine and relationships with the winemakers in the region are evident and incredibly valuable in the guidance we received. The history lessons, education in the regional terroir, and the details on the varietals were great conversation between stops. I recommend TopWineExperience to anyone who has a love of tasting and learning about wine

Booking through Top Wine Experience was absolutely incredible. Xavi was a delight to work with it and it was SO EASY to build a custom wine tour experience for our honeymoon. The winieries were lovely, the private car was so nice, the drivers were freiendly and funny, and our private wine tour guide , Emma, truly made the experience perfect. I cannot say enough good things about this compnay, staff, and experience. I wish I could rate everything more than 5 starts!

Xavi and his team did an amazing job on the tours he arranged for our group.  We are a diverse group that had varying needs (food restrictions, health issues, etc) and he managed to take all our considerations into account and ensure each of us were taken care of, which was no small task.  As for the wine and local knowledge provided, I could not have been more pleased.  I can honestly say that Xavi was able to read the group and provide the right mix of education and fun so that everyone had a good time.  I highly recommend TopWineExperience. 👌

Our experience with Xavi and Gemma was absolutely fabulous, and I cannot speak highly enough of the day they planned for us. I'd recommend them highly to anyone else looking for a wine experience around Sitges and Barcelona.

To start, Xavi asked what our group was looking for, how much time we had, the type of experience we wanted -- really looking to create something special and customized just for us. Ultimately, he crafted a full day tour of two local wineries: Albet i Noya and Gramona (complete with door to door service in a luxury personal van). Gemma and our other tour guides at each stop were fantastic, extremely knowledgeable, and very personable. The wine was also top notch, and we had enough time at each stop to enjoy an extra glass or two with the tapas provided.

At the second stop, in addition to a tour of the cava cellar, we sat down for a 3-course lunch (with vegetarian and pescatarian options for two of our party) with wine pairings. The food was absolutely amazing and the best of our trip so far.

When planning a trip from abroad, there is undoubtedly some anxiety about whether the tour company is legitimate, reputable, and going to deliver on what they say. In the case of Top Wine Experience, they absolutely will. I would recommend Xavi and Gemma to anyone looking for a curated wine experience in the Sitges area -- and will absolutely book with them again if I find myself back in Sitges any time soon.

For our first visit to Spain, we wanted to visit the wine regions around Barcelona and had no idea where to start.  Through numerous diligent web searches, we found Xavi and the Top Wine Experience. From the moment we first reached out, until the conclusion of our 2-day experience, we were consistently impressed and excited about everything we saw. Across our two days we visited several wineries, with each visit providing a different experience including custom tours through mountainous landscapes where we had the chance to see amazing vineyards nestled in valleys and along hillsides.  We learned a tremendous amount about the history of Spain, the process of winemaking, and tasted so many great wines.  While we knew a fair amount about the industry, we still learned so much from Xavi and those he connected us to.  The experience went far above our expectations; very far above, and we're so glad we made this choice.  If you have even the slightest interest in touring vineyards in that area, I would not hesitate one second to choose this company.  The effort he put in to listen to our needs and build our experience really showed and made our trip extremely memorable.

The group embarked on an intimate wine/cava tour this afternoon in Sitges (August).  The tour included a pick-up and drop-off at our desired location.  Xavi, our guide was fantastic and proved to be knowledgeable about the history and geography of the vineyards.  I highly recommend Xavi if you are interested in a wine/cava tour either in Barcelona or Sitges.

We did a wine tasting tour with Xavi today. It was one of the best wine tastings I have been to. Xavi is very knowledgeable and friendly. He room is to beautiful vineyards where the staff was outstanding, views were spectacular and the wines were delicious.

Highly recommend him. We will be going another trip with Xavi on our next trip to Barcelona

Had an absolutely great experience. Was picked up from the cruise terminal and driven to Priorat and back to the hotel. Guide and driver were knowledgeable and attentive. Would definitely use again! 

TopWineExperience/Xavi chose three excellent venues for us to visit. All of them were small “boutique “ vineyards in great locales. We were warmly welcomed everywhere and the individuals in each vineyard were very knowledgeable and passionate about the wines produced and the philosophies of their respective vineyards.  Our guide, Gemma, was a gem and we thoroughly enjoyed our day with her.

Such a fun experience and excellent service. Highly recommended. Tom from California.

Our private wine tour with Xavi was the top highlight of our entire honeymoon. Xavi instantly felt like a friend and he his local expertise was priceless. He arranged a day that we would not have been able to do on our own and he even worked with his contacts at the winery to prepare special surprises for us throughout the day that were curated to our honeymoon celebration and preferences he remembered us sharing. He took us to beautiful vantage points during our drive, took many photos for us and made an amazing video. I can't speak highly enough about our experience. In addition to the wine tour he offered so much guidance for our time in Barcelona/Penedes. He made winery and restaurant recommendations and helped connect us with a transfer company since we didn't have a car. He went above and beyond in every way! I would give this 10 stars if I could :)

I enjoyed a really well designed and interesting afternoon with Xavi. The tour was tailor-made for my interests and perfectly executed. He picked me up on time and immediately grabbed my attention and interest with information about the area we were heading for. I learnt about the history and cultural aspects as well as the wine growing.

He took me up to a hill with a beautiful view of the valley and continued my education from there.

Then it was on to a winery. We were met at the gate by Esther who began a tour of the vineyards and talked about the winery: it's history, the different vineyards and grape varieties, and the challenges of producing quality at harvest time.

A fascinating cellar tour followed, before entering the tasting room for a top quality tasting experience, including food-wine pairings.

Everything about the tour was meticulously thought out and executed. I arrived home very happy, satisfied and impressed.

A completely 'wow' experience: 10/10!

Highly recommended! My wife and I went on a tour to the Priorat wine region with our guide, Xavi. His knowledge of the area and wine, attention to detail,  and the extra thoughtful touches (pictures slide show of the trip) made this a very personalized and enriching experience. It's clear that this is a company that does things right and cares about the quality of their service. To sum up, the tour exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to going on another wine trip with them!

Fantastic experience! In place of our canceled trip to Spain, Xavi was able to put together a virtual wine tour and tasting. Helped us select wines from the Priorat region and provided a fun and informative tasting for us. Can’t wait to visit in person.

With our trip to Spain canceled, I reached out to Xavi and Top Wine Experience to see if they could put together a virtual tour instead. He delivered above and beyond, helping us select wines from local stores that we could taste together and bringing in friends from a local winery to tell us more about the region and grapes.

He took us through a tour of Catalan wine and focused on the Priorat region, with the three red wines and Cava we had selected and provided a fun and informative tasting with us. It made for such a fun birthday surprise. Can’t wait to visit in person!

This was such an amazing experience and Xavi was such a great host! We made a couple of great historical stops and we learned so much about the wine region of Penedes. I definitely recommend this experience!

Xavi was an incredibly professional, funny, knowledgable and accommodating person to share one of the most special places in the world.

Highly recommend!!

Xavi and Jordi were amazing hosts! We learned so much about the wine region and the history of Catalunya! They were so caring and they personalized the tour to our interests! The winery tour was also fantastic! We got to meet the owner, take a personal tour, and taste their best wine! It was truly an experience of a lifetime! You don’t want to miss a day with Xavi and Jordi!

The trip was a wonderful experience. We went to Winery Can Bas, learned about their winemaking process, about the soil, grape varieties, about the region and the wines types made in this particular region. Xavi is very knowledgeable, he basically can answer any question about winemaking... and he is very passionate about it as well. The tour was great, the wines were fabulous. We also learned about a very unique wine they make in Roman amphoras and walked along the Via Augusta-the "Roman Highway". Definitely recommended!

I booked a wine tour in Penedes in October for my group of 3 and it was an unforgettable experience! Xavi was a wonderful guide - professional, knowledgeable and a lot of fun! I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone considering it! There are so many wineries in the region that I asked Xavi for his recommendations and they were fantastic - I now have a favorite wine thanks to one of his recommendations (Recaredo!)

This was a great experience! I learned more about vineyards and wine making and enjoyed the tour very much! Highly recommended!

Xavi at Top Wine Experience is fantastic! He curated a spectacular private tour for my husband and I in September, a birthday treat for him. The wineries provided private guides who were delightful, knowledgeable, and so friendly. When planning the visit, Xavi said he would put together something wonderful, and he truly did just that. He knows the area so well and he is a very kind and fun person. Book with Xavi and you will have the best experience!

Xavi of Top Wine Experience was fantastic. He curated a wonderful private tour for my husband and I in Penedes. The Cava wineries visited provided private guides who were knowledgeable and friendly. Xavi really went the extra mile for us as our visit was on a Sunday (many wineries closed on Sunday). The trip was memorable  and I highly recommend Xavi and his company.

Xavi was an incredible host. He was a lot of fun and gave us some great history about the region as we drove to the first winery. It was fun learning about the wines from him and from the winery host, and it was even more fun trying wines straight from the barrels. The museum house in Porrera was fascinating, and the experience there was amazing as well... beautiful views, great wines, interesting history, and fun conversations.

Such a fantastic experience. Xavier chose an amazing vineyard, took us to some incredible sights, and then old us an incredible narrative about the history of the region. I highly recommend this for anyone visiting!

This was a fantastic experience and Xavi was a great guide. It was great to get out of the city and into wine country. Xavi had local knowledge -- everything from history and geography to grape-growing and wine production -- and a lot of passion for the region and the subject matter. He made the experience fun and informative. The vineyard was gorgeous, the area had lots of history, and the wine was great. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in wine or an escape into the countryside.

This was truly eye-opening for me.  Not only did I learn a lot about the region and production methods, I also got a ton of great information about terminology and tasting.  Plus we visited a 2700 year old Roman site, which is cool.

Xavi is an absolute treasure of a person and tour guide.  Knowledgeable, professional, and engaging.  That dude rules.

This experience was 100% worth the time and money.  Simply stunning.

Wonderful experience!!

Xavier was the perfect guide . We booked the tour very late and he went out of his way to make accommodations at an amazing winery. Before and after the winery he gave us some history of the area that was very helpful . He is on time, responds to messages quickly and takes great care of his guests. Great experience!

Xavi was very knowledgeable on the region and the history. He had great connections at the wineries and the local community. We visited a very modern winery with excellent Priorat Wines and took a tour of their terrace vineyards. The wine tasting after the tour was exceptional. We then toured a local museum with a lot of history and also a historic weapons exhibit. After the museum tour we tasted more wines from Priorat. Our day concluded with a very nice lunch at a local restaurant called Restaruant La Cooperativ. Trip was the highlight of our stay in Penedes and worth the drive to Priorat region. Xavi took pictures for us during the entire trip and emailed them to us the next day, very well organized but flexible when need be.

Xavi is a great guide and really wants you to understand what makes wines of the area special. We had a great morning, thank you!

Xavi was an incredible tour guide for our wine tour. He was so well immersed in the topic and took us to such fantastic spots throughout the journey. It was raining during our trip and Xavi still managed to give us the most amazing wine tour I’ve ever gone on. The vineyard we visited went deep into the history of the winery and really focused on the characteristics that set it apart. Most other wine tours just do a basic tour and start a quick tasting and then just ignore you. This was an experience all on its own! I would highly recommend it to any oenophiles.

We had such a great time with Chavi! He was extremely prompt and communicative, drove us in a small group to a winery (great to have a driver instead of driving) and we were the only ones there! We got to spend a great deal of time at each place and everyone was hospitable and well informed. A wonderful day out.

Xavier guided my family and I through the Cava Llopart winery and Monserrat monastery for an all day tour! He was incredibly nice and was more than willing to make any reasonable adjusts to the itinerary for requests you may have if you want to see something along the way. He told us all about the history of the places we saw and he is very familiar with the culture, geography, and people of Spain; it was a real treat being guided by him!

This wine tour was definitely more than what we expected. Xavi is very accommodating and super nice. The actual wine tour was great. The vineyard we visited was rich in history. The architecture mixed the old (built in the 10th century) and the new. The wine tasting was held in the old part of the main building which was an old home. It was great! The wines we tasted were great but the locally made olive oil was too die for. After the wine tasting we went up one of the nearby hills to look at the expansive wine country. You would have seen Monserrat in a clear day. The last part of the of trip was seeing having a picnic with locally made sweets and some wine pairing. the location of the picnic was in a hill rich with history. From a old church to actual “sitges” on the ground. This tour definitely gave us more than a wine tour but also an introduction to locals and its land.