food & drink

Know your grapes? Salut Wine Studio hosts the Wine Casino, a blind tasting where you back your judgment with chips. Five wines from different countries are poured without revealing their identities; players bet on the grape variety, vintage and country of origin. There are snacks along the way and a bottle for the winner – something to play for.

The studio is in the Born, near Arc de Triomf, and pours wines from small producers in Catalonia and elsewhere in Spain, alongside international bottles. Wine writer Melissa founded it in 2019 and has since passed the baton. Hosts such as Marcel, who grew up in his parents’ restaurant in Germany, share the stories of the producers and their regions.

Spanish Wine Revolution takes a closer look at the country’s small producers, pouring five wines you won’t find through the usual retail channels. It’s a chance to explore regional grapes and modern winemaking, with appetizers alongside. Wine Battle sets up comparisons between regions and styles, with up to six wines paired with appetizers.

Public classes are led by a sommelier, mostly in English with some in Spanish. For a birthday or a gathering of colleagues, private options range from a wine casino to food pairings with live cooking. There’s a sangria workshop too, and private events can also run in German, French or Catalan. Gift cards are available if you’d rather leave the choice of class to someone else. Booking ahead is wise.