Artisan Winery BBQ Lunch Tastings
Wines/lunch in courtyard + swimming pool
A more rustic trip to a small artisan garagiste cellar. First make a short visit to La Villa de Requena, a walk through history with the 10thC castle & 14thC Gothic church facades. We then leave Requena behind to walk through old bush vine vineyards, including my own plot of 120yr bobal vines where you may appreciate these vine relics guided by the winemaker. Bobal, Garnacha & Tardana varieties.
Arriving at the new micro-bodega the owner/winemaker will explain the history of the original house cellar now restored and how the wines are still made in a natural way. They practice organic certified farming and have cared for the land for 4 generations. Manual pruning, harvesting in small boxes with rigorous selection & using the grapes own natural yeasts are important aspects for these artisan wines. Also using as little suphites as possible just to keep the wines from spoilage. You will taste the range of red, white, rosado wines inc. my own Martán Bobal wine which is made in this cellar. Barrel tastings may also be possible.
The former winery/house has been restored to offer lunch in the courtyard with new swimming pool to dip your toes and glazed covered veranda dining area. A rustic lunch “a la brasa” (bbq) of DOP Requena embutido (cured & seasoned meats/sausages inc. chorizo con Cava, salchichón, morcilla, longaniza, lomo etc.) Served with fresh bread, local ex. virgin olive oil & olives & salad complimented by barrel aged red, fresh racy rosé, rare Tardana white wines of the bodega & also my own artisan Martán Bobal. A tranquil village ..a world away from modern life. Chill and chat to the winemaker over lunch…
In summer why not take a dip in the new pool with shower & bathroom facility on site. Escape the city and sample local wine & savoury fare open air!
Prices
Itinerary
- Pickup at hotel by Mercedes Vito in Valencia 10:00hrs with walkabout historic visit to la Villa Requena. OR 11:00hrs if omitting Requena town walkabout visit. Other times by enquiry.
- Guided field visit with the winemaker of the old Bush vines of Bobal, Garnacha, Tardana & some local mixed varieties. Then we enter the bodega and the owner will explain the bodega history with a guided tasting of the red, white & rosado wines. (5-6 wines). Barrel tastings may also be possible .
- A Rustic lunch cooked " a la brasa" (bbq) of DOP Requena Embutido, local fresh pan, local ex. virgin olive oil & olives + ensalada complimented by the various barrel aged red, rare tardana white, fresh racy rosé wines of the bodega plus my own Martán Bobal wine. ...more than a tasting with 5 quality wines to choose from and ample wine in your glasses! Option to puchase wines from cellar.
Option to purchase the wines at good prices.
- Return to Valencia 15:30-16:00hrs flexible .
Please ask for availability & tour options/prices as can be tailor made for you.