wine tasting

A specially selected chioce of wine tasting tours on the Costa Blanca. Enjoy a guided visit to a traditional Spanish bodega, discover the vineyards, absorb their history, and indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience accompanied by local artisan tapas.

BODEGAS CERDÁ – ALICANTE

Bodegas Cerdá was founded in 1885 and is housed in the original, now renovated building. It is a family run business, now in its fourth generation. They offer guided tours of the museum and the bodega, wine tasting sessions with or without tapas, and meals served in the restaurant. Bodegas Cerdá produces an imressive range of wines; from house wines to the most luxurious, plus a variety of olive oils and a selection of spirits. Offering that personal touch, tours can be conducted in Spanish, English, French or German. Tel: 965 480 104 bodegascerda.com

MASOS – GUADALEST

Masos Bodega located in the heart of the Guadalest Valley, is where tradition and nature meet, at a winery with a long and fascinating history. Its legacy has endured through the centuries, with references to the cultivation of vines in Mas de Ondara as early as the Llibre del Repartiment de Jaume I, from 1237. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, at Mas de Ondara you can discover the charm of thier vineyards, learn about the art of winemaking and of course, delight in its exclusive wine tastings and sampling of premium olive oils. Get ready for a special experience with MASOS, where every sip is an open door to emotion and tradition. Tel: 965 295 577 masosguadalest.com

FINCA COLLADO – SALINAS

Finca Collado vineyard is perfectly located in the beautiful countryside of Salinas close to Villena, offering wine tasting experiences in very picturesque and natural surroundings. During your visit, you will discover where their wines are born, take a walk through the vineyards, and learn about the varieties and character of the local soil and landscape. Afterwards, you will visit the winery to understand how wines are made, then sit back, relax, and enjoy a delightful wine tasting with typical local products. At the bodega, there is also the option to lengthen your stay with a picnic lunch in the gardens, accompanied by tasting more varieties of wine, whilst looking out to the impressive views of the farmland. Tel: 620 879 875 fincacollado.com

BODEGAS FAELO – ELCHE

Bodegas Faelo located in the Elche countryside is a small family winery with over 100 years of vine growing tradition. This vineyard has the perfect setting for a wine tasting tour with a typical country house of the Elche region known as a Faeneta. At Bodegas Faelo the treading and pressing of grapes is still done with the same traditional utensils used by Rafael Faelo in 1930. The bodega offers a charming and friendly experience of specially prepared guided visits for you to discover the history of the vineyard, taste their wines and local delicacies, and gain an understanding of the fascinating art of viticulture. Special gift voucher experiences are available to book from their website. Tel: 655 856 898 vinosladama.com

WINE TASTING IN THE PARK – LA MATA

This memorable wine tasting experience and vineyard visit takes place in the picturesque setting of the natural park in La Mata, Torrevieja. During the fascinating tour, a professional guide will walk you through the park as you discover its history, learn about the vineyards, and spot some local birdlife along the way, including the beautiful pink flamingos of the salt lakes. After that, you can sit back and relax under the trees as you indulge in a delightful wine tasting session, accompanied by local tapas, artisan cheeses and premium olive oils. All set in a stunning location overlooking the salt lakes of Torrevieja, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover one of Costa Blanca’s hidden treasures. There is a pickup & drop off service available upon request. Tel: 672 413 370 tourscostablanca.com

BLIND WINE TASTING – TORREVIEJA SALT LAKES

This unique wine tasting experience is set in the stunning pink salt lakes of Torrevieja, one of the treasures of the Costa Blanca. The huge mountains of salt, its pinkish waters, and delicate flamingos makes this one of the most prestigious places to visit in Spain. During the tour you will taste four wines from the Alicante area, all traditionally made and organic. The bottles will be covered, focusing on the wine and following Sommeliers instructions. Little by little you will learn about each of them, and in the end discover who is the best wine taster. You will also have a tapas tasting of some delightful local products and premium olive oils. This is all perfectly timed for you to watch the best sunset in the area, over looking the pink lakes. Tel: 672 413 370 tourscostablanca.com

BODEGA ANDRES INIESTA – ALBACETE

In the heart of La Manchuela in Albacete is Fuentealbilla, the birthplace of football player Andrés Iniesta. The history of the winery begins in the 1990s when Andrés’s father, José Antonio Iniesta, bet on the wine sector with the planting of 10 hectares of vineyards and the illusion of one day being able to make their own wines. The dream came true in 2010 when Bodega Andrés Iniesta finally opened its doors to the public. Today they host guided visits and wine tasting experiences where you can enjoy a tour accompanied by a qualified guide, learn about the facilities and the process of making wine, and finish with a tasting of four delightful wines, accompanied by a tasting of Manchego cheese and sausages. During the visit you will have a special chance to see Andrés Iniesta’s private room, where you can learn a little more about the illustrious footballer. There is also the option to stay in one of their cosy rural houses, set amongst the vineyards, which includes an enjoyable breakfast, the guided tour and the wine tasting. Tel: 967 090 650 bodegainiesta.es