Pavel Kirylionak #142
Background and Perspective
Pavel is a wine guide based in Catalonia and a passionate ambassador of Catalan wines and wine culture.
Born in Belarus and having lived in Barcelona for many years, he has built a unique bridge between cultures through the language of wine.
His work is dedicated not only to showcasing exceptional wines, but also to telling the stories of the people, landscapes, and traditions behind them.
Wine Tourism and Curated Experiences
Deeply engaged in the world of wine and gastronomy, Pavel specializes in organizing wine tourism experiences across Catalonia and throughout Spain. From small family-run wineries to renowned producers, he curates immersive journeys that allow travelers to discover the diversity and richness of Spanish terroirs. His tours combine professional insight with an accessible, engaging format.
Communication and Education
Beyond guiding, Pavel is an active communicator and educator. Through his social media platforms, he regularly writes about Catalan wine, highlighting local producers, indigenous grape varieties, emerging trends, and the cultural heritage that shapes the region’s winemaking identity. His content makes wine approachable while maintaining depth for more experienced enthusiasts.
Community Building: Wine_Cat
As the founder of the Wine_Cat tasting club, Pavel has created a growing community of wine lovers united by curiosity and shared experience. Within the framework of the club, he organizes tastings, thematic workshops, and wine trips that foster dialogue and discovery. His mission is to expand interest in wine culture, attract new audiences, and build a community centered on knowledge, exchange, and enjoyment.
Reviews
Barcelona Secrets offered me and my friends an unforgettable wine tour in Priorat.
Pavel is extremely knowledgable about wine, and especially wines from this region. He setup visits with 7 different wineries. Some of them were the Priorat “pioneers”, others were tiny and impressive family wineries within the various villages. Pavel even helped coordinate shipment of wines.
Best Wine Tour We’ve Ever Done. My wife and I took the Priorat Wine Tour and added on the stop in Siurana as well. Pavel was a fabulous tour guide. He was quite interesting to chat with, and we learned a lot about Spanish wine, especially Priorat. It is already our favorite Spanish wine, and is even more so now.
Barcelona Secrets offered me and my friends an unforgettable wine tour in Priorat. We were picked up by our super friendly and knowledgeable guide Pavel in Barcelona a Saturday morning and visited some of the best wineries in Priorat. We had the chance to meet passionate top notch wine growers with different views of how to make the best wine. We couldn’t resist buying wine at every single vineyard we visited.
Pavel met us and took us to the Alta Allela vineyard for an amazing tour. He was very knowledgeable about the wines of Catalonia and helpful with attending to our preferences. He was fun, engaging and easy to be with-we had a wonderful experience.