Singular Valencia Wine Tour: Dive into Utiel Requena's Historic Wineries
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39 Ratings
València
Embark on a full-day wine tour in Utiel Requena, Valencia's historic winemaking region. Visit medieval underground wineries, taste local wines, and indulge in traditional cuisine.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Murviedro - Bodega Historica - An historical cave date back to medieval times that was used as a grain storage by the arabics and later as a wine celler
- Bodega Vera de Estenas - Enjoy the hospitality of this family, owners of a winery with more than 100 years of history. Visit their vineyards, the old and new winery and be delighted by their wines
What's Included
- Wine tasting
- Guided by certified WSET Level 3 or 4 sommeliers
- Lunch included
- All local taxes covered
- Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a whole day experience! Set off from the heart of Valencia in a cozy vehicle, and savor the rural scenes en route to the wine-rich Utiel-Requena region. Your guides, Valeria or Paulius, will unveil the hidden gems of this wine kingdom. Within the ancient city of Requena, you’ll explore an age-old subterranean winery, gaining insights into traditional viticulture methods. A tasting session will acquaint you with Bobal, the indigenous grape type, paired perfectly for your enjoyment. As you wander through Requena’s labyrinthine lanes, your guide will narrate the fascinating tale of this notable city and its prosperous silken past. The excursion carries on to a familial vineyard, where warm hospitality, expansive vineyards, an invigorating winery tour, and of course, premium wine tasting awaits, epitomized by local processed meats. The journey concludes with a home-style meal at a hometown eatery. Then recline, relish the picturesque panorama as we make our leisurely voyage back to Valencia.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is casual
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
C/ de Xàtiva, 5
Carrer de Xàtiva
C/Xativa, 5 (besides Mango Outlet), Valencia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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324kristh
Apr 18, 2024
Wine Tasting from Valencia - We went on a full day wine tasting tour from Valencia. Our guide, Paulius was amazing. We learned a lot about the wines in the region and Spanish wines in general. Highly recommend!!!!
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Karenvt7845hz
Apr 6, 2024
Great wine tour with mini group - Paulius is a wonderful guide. He is a driver, tour guide and sommelier all in one and has a great deal of specialist knowledge, both about the history and the region, as well as about every single wine we were allowed to drink. We were a mini group of 4 people, which was fantastic and very personal. It was a lot of fun and very entertaining and funny. The two wineries we visited were very different and an excellent choice. We were able to visit an underground cave system in Requena and had a wine tasting in Utiel under shady trees with a fantastic view. The food in a typical Spanish restaurant was also excellent. We were the only foreign guests here. This tour may be more expensive than other offers, but it is definitely worth it. Highly recommended!
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Travel235690
Mar 31, 2024
Great day out wine tasting in the countryside - Really enjoyed the tour as we got to see some real wineries in the countryside rather than staying in the city. Not to mention the wine tasting was all top quality wine, our guide Paulie was very knowledgeable about the region and the wine! We not only got to see some interesting underground caves of wine cellars in the hilltop town Requena. We also got to see a huge vineyard with many acres of land, belonging to a wine making family for many generations. The trip ends with big bang in an authentic local restaurant. The food was mamamia!!
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Joseph
Mar 30, 2024
Very informative and mindful of dietary requirements - We had a great day with Paulius. The schedule was run smoothly and at a good pace, and he was a good and safe driver, too. I learnt a lot today: I now know there is a lot more to Spanish wine than the Riojas! He was very mindful of my vegan dietary requirements, and the lunch he arranged for me at a village restaurant was fantastic. I would highly recommend this.
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Coenw536
Oct 20, 2023
Good variation wine tour - We had a very nice tour. The combination with tasting / looking in the caves on the first adress, and the visit of Bodega Vera de Estenas after that, was a good combination. Lunch at Rest.Gerano we found very special because of the many locals eating there.
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Leticia
Aug 27, 2023
Requena, essential on the wine route. - A visit to their wineries to buy wines, many of them difficult to find since they are exported and of extraordinary quality, is essential, as is a visit to the old part called Villa. In it we have two museums dedicated to wine, one of the Casa del Cid is essential, fabulous and another of the grape harvest festival. It is also essential to visit the town's caves with underground cellars with huge jars. Also interesting is the Silk House and the contemporary art museum. Requena certainly pleasantly surprised us and we were looking forward to experiencing the grape harvest fair at the end of August because they must be unique.
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Julinka_v
Aug 13, 2023
Amazing day of wine and culture - We had a fantastic day with our super knowledgeable host Paulius, who took us to some superb places for 2 great tastings and a downright incredible lunch in a place that you’d never ever find without insider knowledge. At the pickup we found out it was just us as no others had booked the tour that day, and at first we felt that was a bit of a shame, but it was actually great. Paulius is first class company and we learned so much about local history and local grapes and wines. The day just flew by! If you are a wine lover, I very much recommend this tour.
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Rebzim51
Jul 25, 2023
An Amazing Wine Tour - We booked through AMBIA Tours. Paul was our guide. My daughter and I were the only ones on the tour. Paul did state he likes to keep the groups small but would accommodate larger groups. We drove an hour out from Valencia to the quaint town of Requena. After a quick tour of the town, we went to the wine museum and the winery. We had a wine tasting of four wines and a cava in a private room. Paul possesses an indepth knowledge about the wine and the wine region we were in
Next, he took us to a wine estate that was absolutely beautiful. We toured the winery where Paul again discussed the different grapes and the type of wine made at the estate. Afterward, we had a wine tasting with Paul and the charming Wine Master. We sat outside and tasted wines with a view of the beautiful countryside.
The wines were delicious Valencia wines. Paul is a wonderful tour guide. My daughter and I had an amazing time.
Paul mentioned that the company also offers other tours.
I highly recommend Ambia Tours if you are visiting the Valencia area
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Alex_d
May 15, 2023
Beautiful wine trip! - Very enjoyable trip. Carlos is a very friendly and knowledgeable man. I have a passion for wine and found the whole experience very interesting, learning about the Utiel Requena and Valencia DOs. Beautiful meal after the winery visits too!
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Maddy
May 15, 2023
If you love wine, you'll love this tour - Exceeded expectations! Paulius is a terrific guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about wine. He has a wealth of information of viniculture and Spanish history, which made it a very enjoyable experience. We were lucky to have a semi-private tour with one other couple, and everyone had a great time. From the spectacular wines to the delicious lunch at a local restaurant, we would definitely recommend to anyone who loves wineries and wants a unique experience in Valencia.
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