About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Utiel-Requena wine region outside Valencia with a knowledgeable sommelier guide. Start in central Valencia and drive into rolling vineyard country, where you'll descend into a centuries-old underground bodega in the medieval town of Requena to learn how locals traditionally crafted wine. Taste Bobal and other regional reds paired with local produce, wander Requena's historic lanes, then head to a family winery for vineyard views and tastings with cured meats. Finish with a proper meal at a neighbourhood restaurant before heading back.
Highlights
- Underground medieval bodega in Requena with traditional winemaking methods
- Bobal tastings with curated food pairings
- Family-run estate vineyard visit and winery tour
- Guided walk through Requena's old town and silk-trade history
- Three-course lunch at a local family restaurant
- WSET-certified sommelier guide throughout
What to expect
Your guide collects you from central Valencia and drives roughly an hour into wine country. You'll start with the underground bodega experience in Requena's historic centre—expect narrow stone passages and insights into how Bobal grapes became the region's signature. After exploring the old town's architecture and learning about its medieval silk industry, you'll head to a working family estate where the owners walk you through their vineyards and production. The tastings build progressively; by lunch you'll have a solid grasp of the region's character. Expect a proper three-course meal at a proper local spot, not a tourist trap, with time to absorb the landscape on the drive home.
Good to know
Tour departs from central Valencia; hotel pickup isn't included but public transport to the meeting point is available. Bring casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking cobbled streets. Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. You must be 18 to participate. Not suitable if pregnant.
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