Alt Penedès

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Alt Penedès, Wine region in Barcelona Province, Spain.

The Alt Penedès territory extends over 592 square kilometers between the Mediterranean Sea and Montserrat mountains, containing extensive vineyards across its fertile plain.

Archaeological findings from the Neolithic period, including handmade ceramics and burial structures, reveal continuous human settlements in Alt Penedès between 4500 and 2000 BCE.

The Vinseum museum in Vilafranca del Penedès documents regional wine production traditions through exhibits displaying tools, equipment, and documented practices across generations.

A network of public transportation connects Alt Penedès to Barcelona, while local roads provide access to 27 municipalities including Sant Sadurní d'Anoia and Gelida.

The Foix Reservoir within Alt Penedès maintains the regional water supply and creates a microclimate that benefits the cultivation of grape varieties.

Location: Barcelona Province

Location: Penedès

Capital city: Vilafranca del Penedès

Website: http://www.ccapenedes.cat/

Shares border with: Anoia, Baix Llobregat, Garraf, Baix Penedès, l'Alt Camp

Website: http://ccapenedes.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.36528,1.68194

Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:21

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