Valencia: Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting
ID: GYG436587-786738
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Valencian valleys and vineyards on a guided day trip to the Utiel-Requena wine region. Learn about the art of cultivating vines at Cuevas De La Villa and enjoy a wine tasting at Vera de Estenas.
Would you like to visit a winery in a totally rural environment?
We are going to Valencian Tuscany!
Utiel-Requena, a protected designation of origin, is located less than 1 hour from Valencia and is an area full of valleys and vineyards in which the main economic engine is wine.
This winemaking tradition dates back to the 7th century BC. and it is one of the oldest in the world.
And this excursion will fully delve into the villas par excellence where Valencian wine is produced:
You will discover the wine processes and the fields of the vineyards, thus being able in the season (August-September) to taste the grapes from the vine itself and in October to tread the grapes.
On the excursion, we will visit two places, one in Requena and the other in Utiel: first we will go to the Cuevas de la Villa and then we will do the tasting at the Vera de Estenas Winery.
- Villa Caves
Did you know that under the town of Requena there are some caves from the Muslim era?
A tangle of caves perfectly built as a cellar, refuge and food store in the event of a catastrophe.
Twenty-two caves were excavated between the 12th and 13th centuries and are still intact today.
Details:
10:30 a.m. Guided tour of the caves
1 hour duration
- Vera de Estenas Winery
Unique for its surroundings: you will find yourself among vineyards of immense beauty that surround an authentic and well-preserved villa from yesteryear.
It is Eduardo's family winery, which has been passed down from generation to generation. You will feel at home, surrounded by nature and tranquility.
Details:
Duration of 1:30 hours of visit + tasting of 3 Vera de Estenas wines with cheeses and sausages from the area.
Highlights
- Discover the Bobal wine tradition: one of the oldest in the world
- Do not worry about anything! We take you and bring you back to the city
- Enjoy wine tasting with more sausages from the area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, an alternative date or a full refund will be offered
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The guide will arrive with the bus/van to the pickup point you have chosen. You have to be 10 minutes before the time. We will contact you one day before.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
