Wine Tour of 2 Wineries from Madrid
Ribera del Duero, Madrid
A full-day tour from Madrid to discover two of the most important wine regions in Castile and León and two completely different wine styles.
Highlights
- Visit to a winery in the Rueda D.O.
- Visit to a Ribera del Duero D.O. winery
- Ribera del Duero wine tasting
Description
The day combines the fresh and aromatic white wines of the Rueda D.O., dominated by the Verdejo variety, with the great red wines of the Ribera del Duero D.O., a designation renowned for its structured, complex wines with excellent aging potential.
This is an ideal tour for understanding how climate, altitude, soil, and grape varieties can produce completely different wines in relatively close-by areas.
First stop – Rueda D.O.
Depart Madrid for Rueda, one of Spain's leading names in white winemaking.
The undisputed star of this D.O. is Verdejo, a native variety grown in the area for over ten centuries. It produces aromatic, fresh wines with a very distinctive acidity, accompanied by that slight bitter note that is part of Verdejo's character. D.O. Rueda
We'll visit a winery to learn about the vineyards, the winemaking techniques, and the evolution that Rueda has undergone in recent decades. The visit will end with a tasting of different wines from the appellation.
Second Stop – Ribera del Duero
After discovering the whites of Rueda, we'll continue on to Ribera del Duero, where the wine takes on a completely different character.
This D.O. is especially known for its reds, ranging from young wines with a pronounced fruity character to Crianzas, Reservas, and Grandes Reservas with great complexity, balance, and aging potential. Currently, more than 300 wineries are part of the Ribera del Duero D.O. Ribera del Duero
We'll visit a Ribera del Duero winery to see its facilities, barrels, and aging methods, and we'll round off the visit with a tasting of its wines.
The contrast with Rueda is precisely one of the great highlights of the tour: we start with fresh, aromatic whites and finish with intense, complex reds.
After the experience, drop-off in Madrid.
Includes
Round-trip transportation from Madrid.
Guide throughout the day.
Visit to a winery in the Rueda D.O.
Rueda wine tasting.
Visit to a winery in the Ribera del Duero D.O.
Tasting of Ribera del Duero wines.
Two appellations and two very different wine styles.
Important Information
- The wineries selected, the order of the visits, and the specific experiences may be adjusted depending on availability on the date of the tour. In all cases, we will organize the tour by always seeking out the best options available and maintaining a balance between the white wines of Rueda and the great reds of Ribera del Duero, to ensure a comprehensive, varied, and high-quality wine experience.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
