Visit some of Spain's greatest vineyards  and taste great wine on The Spain Event's Valencia wine tour! We will take you on a half-day tour of one of the unspoilt gems of Spanish tippling: a Valencia vineyard visit. You'll have a vine old time and probably pop a cork or two... 

Valencia Vineyard Wine Tour

The ruta del vino or wine route of the D.O. (denominación de origen  or appellation) of Utiel-Requena is a delight to the eye, and to the palate. The wine from this Valencia region comes mainly from the unique and hardy Bobal grape variety. On our Valencia wine tour  you will learn all about the varieties of wines produced, sample them with an expert, and have a chance to buy a few for a tipple back in the hotel room. A full lunch is also included. 

The wines from this region are a delight, typically with a fresh and appley  nose, crisp, attacking and slightly flinty  on the palate, and often delightfully long. Colour ranges beguilingly from pale green  whites though salmon pink fresh  rosés to deep mahogany  reds. Still largely unknown in the UK, this wine is one of Spain's favourites and after our vineyard tour you'll certainly be ready to go one up on wine snobs back home!
 

Valencia Wines

Wine distilleries are known to have been producing in this area since the 15th century. The predominant grape, Bobal is famous for resisting some of the blights like phylloxera virus that have affected other wine regions across Europe. The region is located in the transition zone between the Mediterranean coast and high plateau (La Mancha) of Central Spain, with high lime-content soil, low in organic matter.

The climate is continental with long hot, dry summers and cold winters and can be severe for Spain. Nevertheless, the vines are well adapted to such a climate and there is a Mediterranean influence (only 70 km as the crow flies to the Mediterranean). The cool wind, known as the Solano, helps to keep temperatures down. Rainfall is sparse, only about 450 mm per year and the vines receive about 2,800 hours of sunlight per year. The Bobal grape variety occupies over 75% of the vineyards. Authorized red varieties include Bobal, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Authorized whites are Planta Nova (or Tardana), Macabeo, Merseguera, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. ¡Chinchin!  

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Valencia Vineyard Visit - Typical schedule

• 1130: Your guide meets you for the coach pick-up and transfer to the wine region.
• 1230: Arrive at the vineyards for a quick orientation and a snifter or two. You'll start to learn about the wines and see some of the production methods.
• 1400: A full lunch will be served at a traditional restaurant, or in the bodega itself.
• 1500: After lunch you'll see more of the vineyards and bodega and find out more about those cheeky little beaujolais...
• 1730: You'll arrive back in Valencia city, clutching a souvenir or two, and maybe ready for a couple of cavas  at the hotel bar?

Wine Tour Valencia - What is included

• A 4-hour tour of one of Valencia's premier vineyards
• A wine expert who will give full information on wine production and tasting
• Lots of wine to taste!
• A full lunch

Valencia Wine Visit  - What else do I need to know?

• Please let us know if you have special diet requirements for your group.
• We will encourage you to try a variety of types of wine, reds, whites and rosés.
• No previous specialized knowledge of wine is required to enjoy this trip: you will gain some of course!