A great and fun way to learn a little about the many types of Spanish wines available. Run by one of the capitals most established travelling Sommeliers in the centre of the city or at your hotel.
The event includes a short introduction to the world of Iberian wines as well as an opportunity to taste up to 9 different Doīs and grape varieties by which time you and your team will be well placed to begin the tasting competition - just to see if you have been paying attention!
Wine without tapas? Not for the locals!
Until the reign of the Castillian King Alfonso X ( known as the Wise!) it had been an established tradition that those involved in the haulage and transport trade were to be given free wine at every tavern en route - with predictable results on Iberian highways!
Thankfully Alfonso decreed that from henceforth they would have to buy their wine but by way of recompense would receive a " tapa" literally a small dish that covers the glass and is no bigger than its circumference. Whilst it may not have improved the quality of Spanish driving it has certainly added to the gastronomic variety enjoyed in Spain.We invite you to a private cellar near one of the oldest monasteries in the old town to sample a variety of delicious hot and cold tapas dishes and all carefully paired with outstanding wines.
Seafood dishes washed down with delicate Andalucian Sherry,fish dishes with Galician whites, red meat dishes with Riojas. Cheeses with Priorat wines and delicious home made puddings with sweet Moscatel and complimentary Cava to finish. Our tip - dont book dinner!
Our wine excursions are all within an hourīs coach drive of the city centre and include the DOs of Madrid, Mentrida and Toledo. The tour includes a visit to the vineyard, winery with talk and an opportunity to taste the wines.