It´s a dream tour & not for everyone. Explore historic old bush vine vineyards tasting some of the best organic Pago wines of Utiel-Requena with a professional WSET/Sommelier who produces his own Bobal from a small centenary plot; explaining Spains grape varieties, organic viticulture & really learn about wine with a revealing behind the scenes tour...the reality!

Meet owners at the bodegas & appreciate top wines gaining insight into the lesser understood Cava in the magnificent cellars. We travel through rolling landscape of vines, almond & olive trees with history of viticulture from Phoenican times & we also visit La Villa de Requena; guided walkabout of 10thC Castle, plaza, Moors caves & Gothic 13thC churches of the Conquest.

We visit 2 unique wineries - 90+pt wines & G.Rva. Cava; "generous" guided tastings 9-11 wines inc. maridaje DOP Embutido/cheese, estate olive oil. Opt. exclusive bobal tasting. FYI booking on VIATOR we pay 27% com. You can also book directly! Thank you.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  In-vehicle air conditioning
✔  2 wine tastings of Wines and Cava - total 9 to 10 wines
✔  Snacks
✔  Parking fees
✖  Bottled water
✖  Lunch
✖  Gratuities
✖  Optional - Extra tasting Vinos Martán artesanal bobal wines .
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Picking up at the semi circle outside Tony Roma´s .

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Requena Walk through medieval Requena with it´s Gothic churches, 10thC Castillo and plaza, Moors cave visit & shop for local embutido and artisan products ..subject to opening times !

Duration:  40 minutes

2
Bodega Chozas Carrascal A fully guided DO Pago vineyard & bodega visit (organic) detailed professional guiding by Toni Martin WSET/Sommelier qualified & the owners if available on the day. A wine 101 with interesting facts often not explained, from viticulture to wine & Cava making with guided tastings of 5+ wines inc. special vintage Cava Brut Nat. G.Rsva & a range of top quality barrel aged red, white & rosado wines with maridaje of local products. I can tailor the wines tasted to suit your tastes. The visit is relaxed with time in vineyard to understand the vine , various types of fermentation vessel, the barrel aging explained , an impressive barrel hall, Cava cellar & process (why it´s not Champagne nor Prosecco), visit the owners restored home & antique cellars circa 1850, modern art works & other quirky items .. tasting of the wines with a great selection for you! The visit is approx. 2.5hrs and aims to go beyond a regular vineyard tour especially with the quality of the wines!

Duration:  2 hours

3
Bodega Sierra Norte Our 2nd winery is a shorter guided visit with modern eco (solar panel etc) winery set within the former Dominio de Arenal Estate; a walled chateau style winery with the old bodega now museum + hotel retaining the heritage. We view the barrel hall with tastings 4-5 quality wines from their higher altitude plots of limited bottlings. You may choose the wines from a range of organic or natural wines & Cavas inc. maridaje of local produce to compliment the wines with views over vineyards. This is also fully guided by myself Toni Martin & bodeguero. As our tours are by private appointment we may switch this bodega to another of status such as Pago de Los Balagueses to offer the best tour on the day.

Duration:  1.25 hours

4
Optional tasting Add-on of the unique Martán Caná Pastora & Pastorita artesanal organic wines pertaining to 120yr old Bobal vines. Hand harvest/selected, natural yeasts, no manipulation or stabilisation, very low sulphites & aiming to retain the soul of the wine from barrel to bottle Truly unrepeatable vintage representing bobals terroir with max. expression. Limited bottling of only 830 & 1450 bottles. Tasting in vineyards. Please enquire if interested in this add-on special tasting (purchase of wines possible). Euro25 p/p payable on the day subject to availability.

Duration:  40 minutes

Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  The allotted time for transportation or travel time is already included in the total duration
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
6 hours
Guide in:
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