Alella Vinícola — Winery in Alella

In Alella, about 15 kilometres north of Barcelona, 54 winegrowers founded the Alella Vinícola cooperative in 1906. Architect Jeroni Martorell, a disciple of Gaudí, designed the cellar and headquarters in Modernista style, and the stone façade with the large Marfil lettering is one of the village's landmarks. Since 1998 the business has continued as Alella Vinícola Can Jonc, under the García Muntané family.

Marfil is the best-known brand, and pansa blanca is the wine the region revolves around. The sweet Marfil Generós Dolç Solera is also highly rated. A lovely place to discover the small DO Alella, close to Barcelona.

There is a short tasting of four wines at the winery, or a two-and-a-half-hour walk through two vineyards with a tasting under an oak tree; book ahead.