点评:How do you choose a tour operator for a wine region, especially one with
such history as Priorat? When I looked at options, the deciding factor
for me to go with Travel Priorat was that it is
led by professionals who have the WSET (Wine and Spirits Education
Trust) Level 3 certification. I really wanted to deeply understand this region,
its terroir, and its wines, and Travel Priorat exceeded my expectations. From
early emails with Ania about possible itineraries to working with
Blanca to finalize our day, communication was clear and quick - not always
easy to do when trying to arrange a trip from across the Atlantic!
Blanca’s recommendation of wineries covered much of the history of
Priorat: a family run winery that has been making wines for five generations,
a winery whose family had roots the area and returned to recover the
vineyards in the late 1990s, and another, one of the “Big Five,” that uses
international varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah) in their wines,
and who keeps the blends the same every year! And the lunch at Atavus,
with their own wines and a stunning view was wonderful.
Finally, we were staying in Barcelona, and had only one day for the tour.
Blanca provided details on which trains to take for the round
trip, met us at the station, and got us back to the train station for the trip back with time to spare.
If you are studying for any professional wine certification, Travel Priorat is your choice. If you're not, they are still your choice because of the enthusiasm Ania and Blanca have for this region, its wines, and its history.
My only regret is not spending more time in the region to experience more
of what Ania, Blanca, and Travel Priorat has to offer!
翻译:如何选择葡萄酒产区的旅行社,尤其是像普里奥拉特这样具有悠久历史的葡萄酒产区?当我查看选项时,我选择 Travel Priorat 的决定性因素是,它由拥有 WSET(葡萄酒和烈酒教育基金会)3 级认证的专业人士领导。我真的想深入了解这个地区、它的风土和它的葡萄酒,而 Travel Priorat 超出了我的预期。从早期与 Ania 通过电子邮件讨论可能的行程,到与 Blanca 合作确定我们的行程,沟通清晰快捷 - 在试图安排大西洋彼岸的旅行时,沟通并不总是那么容易!
Blanca 推荐的酒庄涵盖了普里奥拉特的大部分历史:一家家族经营的酒庄,已经酿造了五代葡萄酒;一家酒庄的家族扎根于该地区,并于 20 世纪 90 年代末返回恢复葡萄园;另一家酒庄是“五大酒庄”之一,其葡萄酒使用国际品种(赤霞珠、梅洛、西拉),并且每年都保持相同的混合酒!在 Atavus 享用午餐,享用他们自己的葡萄酒,欣赏令人惊叹的美景,真是太棒了。
最后,我们住在巴塞罗那,只有一天时间参观。
Blanca 详细介绍了往返乘坐的火车,在车站接我们,并送我们回到火车站,以便有充足的时间返回。
如果您正在学习任何专业葡萄酒认证,Travel Priorat 是您的选择。如果您不是,他们仍然是您的选择,因为 Ania 和 Blanca 对这个地区、这里的葡萄酒和历史充满热情。
我唯一的遗憾是没有花更多时间在该地区体验 Ania、Blanca 和 Travel Priorat 提供的更多服务!