Private Winery Tour near Madrid with Sommelier (6-hour)
About
The Private half-day tour near Madrid is wonderful for wine lovers wishing to learn a bit more about Spanish wines while enjoying a gorgeous vineyard setting. We will discover two family-owned wineries producing artisan and top-quality wines within the Designation of Origin “Vinos de Madrid”. We will be able to meet the winemaker and/or members of the families at each winery to have a chat with them about their wines, which have been awarded prizes over the last years.
You will learn how wines are made; the grape varieties growing in the area and their specificities; the particular terroir where vines grow and the winemaking techniques used; followed by a delicious wine tasting pairing fabulous tapas and top-quality wines at each of the wineries.
- Private experience
What to expect
- 1Belmonte de TajoWe will start our wonderful wine experience by visiting one of the vineyards belonging to the winery where we will meet the winemaker. You will experience first-hand how vines are grown (the grape-growing techniques) and the specificities of the climate and the terroir and how they affect the grape varieties growing in the area. A really interesting and informative explanation followed by a short walk in the vineyard. We will then head to the winery (5 minutes away) in order to visit the premises and get useful insights about the winemaking process for each of the wines: the alcoholic fermentation, the ageing system and their classification in Spain according to the wine region and the ageing characteristics. This is a family-owned winery; you will meet and be greeted by members of the family, all very genuine and passionate about what they do! Here we will do the first wine tasting, outdoors, weather permitting, and you will taste 3 fabulous wines with tapas. 2 hrs
- 2Colmenar de OrejaWe will then head to the second winery, where we will discover the history of an ancient winemaking style, based on fermenting the wines in clay pots. After this, you will enjoy a wonderful wine tasting of 3 wines paired with tapas. You will obtain valuable tips about how to taste the wines, as well as some wine tasting descriptors to enjoy the wine tasting experience to the fullest! We only do very small groups to ensure the genuineness of the experience, a high-quality standard and a really personalized tour. This will be a memorable wine experience for you to remember as a highlight from your trip to Spain as our customers have already rated us! 2 hrs
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What’s included
- Complementary water
- Transportation in a comfortable car or mini-van with air conditioning from Madrid central area
- Visits guided by a highly experienced wine & heritage expert
- Snacks
- Explanation about the winemaking techniques
- Wine tasting of 3 wines at each winery paired with delicious tapas
- A guided-visit of the vineyard and the winery
Not included
- Additional food or drinks throughout the day
- Tips for your guide
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hi and thank you for booking the Half-Day Wine Tour with us! We will be meeting at 9:25 am (please be punctual) at Plató Restaurante, Plaza de la Lealtad, 3 (28014 Madrid), close to the Prado Museum. Many thanks! The Colorful Wines Team
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
We pick you up at your hotel in Madrid central area. If you are outside central Madrid, a supplement will apply (depending on how far outside Madrid you are).