Embark on a sommelier-guided wine and tapas tour in Madrid, exploring Spanish wineries and tasting a variety of wines. Discover the history of Vermouth and learn about food and wine pairing. Don’t miss out on this fabulous wine tasting experience!
We will be meeting in Chueca Square (‘Plaza de Chueca’) from where we will start our walking tour. We will head to the first historic tavern to taste a traditional style of Vermouth, poured on tap. You will get historic facts about the tradition of drinking Vermouth in Madrid as well as a definition of what Vermouth is; how it is made and the different kinds of Vermouth.
Thereafter, we will go to the second tavern to experience a modern style of Vermouth, very trendy nowadays in Spain and served as a cocktail along with fantastic ‘Gordal’ olives, the biggest and very meaty kind of olives from the Andalusian region. You will obtain insights about bottled Vermouths and the different styles wineries are currently producing in Spain.
To continue with our wine discovery, we will head to the third tavern where we will taste 3 wonderful Spanish wines, starting with a Cava (a fabulous Spanish Sparkling wine made following the traditional method), followed by 2 still wines (a white and a red wines or two red wines). All wines and vermouths will be paired with delicious and tasty Spanish tapas.
Also, you will get an explanation about wine tasting techniques and the stages of a wine tasting; interesting facts about each of the wineries producing the wines we will taste; the characteristics of each Designation of Origin where they are located; the specific ‘terroir’ (the area) where vines grow and tips about the ageing system of Spanish wines and how to read labels! (very useful when choosing and buying wines).
What to expect:
• A comprehensive, picturesque and fun vermouth and wine tasting route in Central Madrid
• Explanation about the winemaking techniques of each of the wines/vermouths we will taste
• Description of Food and wine pairing principles
• Wine tasting of 5 Vermouths/wines and tapas to match the wines
Points of Interest
- Mercado de San Anton
- Price includes:
- Tasting 5 wines in total: 1 sparkling wine, 3 still wines and 1 vermouth
- The stories and the history behind each of the wines we will drink
- You will be guided by Jimena, a passionate and certified wine expert
- 5 tapas for the wine pairing
- Key facts about Spanish wine regions and Spanish wines
- Stops at 3 taverns to taste Wine, vermouth and eat tapas
- Price excludes:
- Tips for your guide
Discover wonderful Spanish wines while visiting historic taverns and trendy wine bars in Madrid. You will be guided by Jimena, an expert Sommelier specialized in Spanish wines!
Spain is one of the most prolific wine countries. 70 Designations of Origin and at least 23 indigenous grape varieties. You will learn key facts about some of the most prominent wine regions in Spain such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero, but also, you will get a taste of less known Spanish wine regions currently making outstanding wines.
We will serve wonderful tapas to pair the wines and will give useful and fun tips related to match food and wines.
Practical info about Spanish labels and the ageing system will also be shared to complete the wine experience!
Moreover, discover the history of Vermouth in Spain and learn about the tradition of drinking Vermouth in Madrid!
This is a historic, fun and and informative wine route in central Madrid! Don’t miss out this fabulous wine tasting tour!
- Walking distances are very short during this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
