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Discover the authentic wine culture of Rueda
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10 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
During this experience we will visit two unique ecological wineries with their own vineyards, wine-making facilities and maturation chambers. The first is a complex of historical buildings built and restored between the 15th and 18th centuries in a secluded countryside area amidst some 140 hectares of vines. The second winery has a rustic setting and features a tour of 17th century 12 metre deep subterranean passages where the wine matures in oak barrels.
Guests have the opportunity to walk among the vines and learn in detail how grapes are grown and harvested, how the wines are made and what makes the terroir and produce of this region unique.
Our experience is very personal and groups are very small (maximum of 6 guests) and the emphasis is at all times in immersing guests in the authentic local traditions and providing an insight not only into the history of the region but a glimpse of the lives of the local people committed to viniculture in this ancient land of wine elaboration.
What's Included
- Minimum group size is 4. Please enquire directly for other bespoke options.
- A selection of artisan cheese and cured ham is served during the wine-tasting sessions
- 3-course Castilian lunch in Michelin or Forbes Guide restaurant, typically including charcoal-grilled pork, steak or chicken, or fish paired with Rueda wine followed by dessert and tea or coffee
- Tutored tastings of the ecological wines produced at both vineyards we visit is included and local wine is also served with lunch
- Mineral water is provided for each guest during the journey to the vineyards
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
By the statue of the architects on Plaza de Poeta Iglesias just outside the Plaza Mayor
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Olmedo
Mid-morning we arrive at our first ecological winery in the province of Valladolid, and explore the tranquil countryside estate with its 15th century chapel, medieval dovecot and monastery buildings where Christopher Columbus lodged to write his memoirs, touring the wine-making facilities and old barrel-ageing warehouse before enjoying a tutored tasting of three aged red wines accompanied by artisan cheese and ham in the old pilgrim's lodge.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rueda
We continue to the wine village of Rueda, seat of the appellation of Spain's wonderful white verdejo wines, for a three-course traditional Castilian lunch of wood-fire barbecued and roasted meats and accompaniments (with fish and vegetarian options available) paired with wine from the vines of the delightful surrounding vineyards.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
La Seca
After coffee, we take a walk among the nearby vines, learning about the lifecycle of the grape and the characteristics of this ancient wine region en route to the 18th century mansion house of our second winery, where we visit the winemaking facilities, learn the rudiments of the winemaking process and then descend to the underground wine tunnels to see how innovative modern techniques are fused to traditional methods to produce wines of outstanding character, and then return to the mansion house to conclude with a tutored tasting of three biodynamic white and rosado wines of excellence paired with local cured cheese.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by La Ruta de Don Federico
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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