3-Day Private Guided Wine Tasting Tour of North-West Spain’s Hidden Gems

Madrid, Spain
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This whistle-stop tour of Bierzo, Valdeorra and Ribeira Sacra offers a teasing introduction to the regional cuisine, lesser-known wines and culture of this beautiful, authentic, north-west corner of Spain.

Your expert guide is Enrique, a passionate wine maker and professional wine tourism guide with a WSET level 3 wine expert certification. He treasures the best contacts in each region and has a great reputation as a wine tour guide.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Bierzo Wine Region: the universe of Mencía grape

Stop At: Vinedos & Bodega Encima Wines, Carretera Lombillo, 24413 Molinaseca Spain
A winery with a long family tradition, sincere wines, with a clear commitment to organic vineyards and various production lines and differentiated projects. The visit would be exclusive and would include a visit to the winery and educational vineyard walk.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Val de San Lorenzo, Val de San Lorenzo, Province of Leon, Castile and Leon
A family winery that produces traditional wines with organic vineyards, located in the San Lorenzo Valley, in the foothills of the Aquilian mountains. Tasting of the two wines they make (and perhaps a surprise) accompanied by a sweet petisco made with products from DO Bierzo: Conference Pear, Reineta Apple and Chestnuts.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bodegas Pittacum, C/ De la Iglesia, 24546 Arganza Spain
Located in Arganza, a town with a great winemaking tradition, immersed in an extraordinary and picturesque natural setting in the "Berciana Region". It belongs to the Terras Gauda group, its wines are of unquestionable quality.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Hotel Pazo do Castro

Day 2: Valdeorras: cradle of Godello wines

Stop At: Bodegas Godeval, Mosteiro de Xagoaza, s/n, 32317, Ourense, Spain
If there is a winery responsible for the Godello being the queen grape in Valdeorras, it is undoubtedly Godeval. A beautiful project that only produces wines of this variety. Visit to the vineyard, current winery and wine cellar with tasting.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: A Rua, A Rua, Province of Ourense, Galicia
visit to the Pedrazais vineyard and the winery to discover its history and its commitment to the recovery of traditional varietals. Then lunch in the beautiful dining room with views. Menu consists of starters: cold cuts, local artisan cheeses and assorted toasts. Main dish of kid roasted in the wood oven, dessert and coffee (possibility of modifying the menu) paired with 3 wines from the winery.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: A Rua, A Rua, Province of Ourense, Galicia
A modern winery coexists here with a thousand-year-old wine cellar as well as the family tradition with the latest advances. Lagar de Cigur wines do not stop reaping awards year after year thanks to their exceptional quality.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Parador de Monforte de Lemos

Day 3: Ribeira Sacra: heroical viticulture & dramatic landscape

Stop At: Castro Caldelas, Castro Caldelas, Province of Ourense, Galicia
A small medieval village where we will climb its castle. From here we will go to the Matacás viewpoint located on the edge of the canyon, we will enjoy one of the most impressive views of the Amandi vineyards.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Algueira winery, Lugar Doade s/n, 27460 Sober Spain
one of the iconic Ribeira Sacra wineries thanks to its way of understanding the soils and the vineyard. Guided visit to the winery, with a tasting of 3 wines (white, red and crianza).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Amandi, Amandi, Villaviciosa Municipality, Asturias
A winery with a long history linked to the viticulture of Amandi and wines that have crossed borders and every year, they collect awards and mentions in the best competitions and wine guides.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: Merenzao restaurant.The flavors of always with a contemporary cuisine led by chef Carlos J González
Accommodation included: Parador de Monforte de Lemos

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages - wine tastings at every winery
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • 3x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 3 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Algueira winery
  • Entry/Admission - Bodegas Godeval
  • Entry/Admission - Vinedos & Bodega Encima Wines
  • Entry/Admission - Bodegas Pittacum

Exclusions

  • Dinner
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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