Ribera del Duero Wineries Guided Tour & Wine Tasting from Madrid
Description
Discover Ribera del Duero, Spain's most prestigious red wine region, on a full-day wine tour from Madrid. Visit three carefully selected wineries, from historic family estates to modern award-winning vineyards, taste exceptional Tempranillo wines, enjoy authentic local gastronomy and learn directly from expert winemakers. Travel through the beautiful Castilian countryside while exploring one of Europe's most celebrated wine destinations. Experience different winemaking styles, cellar visits, vineyard landscapes and guided tastings that reveal why Ribera del Duero is internationally recognised. Your experience also includes traditional tapas, a regional lunch and comfortable round-trip transportation from Madrid in a small group, giving you time to enjoy every winery without rushing. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply looking for one of the best day trips from Madrid, this tour combines outstanding wineries, exceptional wines, local cuisine and unforgettable scenery.
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Meeting Point: At the front door of the cafetería of hotel Claridge, next to the main door of the hotel. Plaza del Conde de Casal, 6, 28007 Madrid Closest Metro Station: Conde de Casal (Line 6) The use of cafeteria facilities is only allowed for their customers. Please, don't be late, the tour departs on time. Always estimate it will take you 10-20min longer than what maps say and plan your route to the meeting point the night before. It is possible to join the group at the first stop, but any additional cost to catch up is the responsibility of the client who did not arrive on time. You will be picked up in Madrid at 9:15am and depart towards Ribera del Duero. The Duero river, also known as the river of wine, is about 2 hours from Madrid and it is the home of tempranillo, the most famous Spanish grape variety (red wines with full body and lots of fruit).
This tour will bring you an exceptional experience, blending new and old wine making techniques, vineyards growing in extreme weather conditions, and the work of families who have converted this great region into one of the most popular red wine regions in the world. Let us accompany you among landscapes of contrasting colors, wines full of taste and aromas, traditional cuisine, and the exceptional heritage that is still preserved in the wine region of Ribera del Duero.
You will do a full visit in the first winery, learning about winemaking in Ribera (riverside in Spanish), and understanding tempranillo wine from the grape to the bottle. First stop will be one of the most representative wineries in the region, where you will taste the freshness and elegance of their aged wines, feeling the extraordinary complexity of this land. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
Second Winery: The second winery we visit is in harmonious modernity with the environment; it is open to the vineyards. This link between the interior and the exterior is a statement of the necessary functionality of spaces, nature and history. Everything stands up as a new concept of wine. We always select wineries that are different, mixing tradition and modernity, to get a broad understanding of one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Every stop will bring a surprise and you will learn about traditional wine making, modern architecture and limited productions that make special wines. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
There will be free time to have lunch at your own choice (lunch is not included in tour price: we do not impose a menu). You can lunch in a traditional restaurant with several options of Castilian regional food ranging from tapas, a light lunch or a full 3-course lunch (approx. budget: tapas 12/15€, full 3-course 30€). Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change.
Third winery: a medieval underground cellar, with a total length of about 4 mi and excavated about 40 ft deep (networks of incredible tunnels that run through the subsoil of the city and are intended for the preservation of wines that have been made since the Middle Age). Here, we will learn part of the history of the Ribera del Duero. Please note that this itinerary is an example only and may be subject to change. Note that the order of the wineries and locations change depending on the day.
After the scenic stops, all that remains is to relax and enjoy the return to Madrid. The arrival will take place around 20h. The Ribera del Duero Wine Tour from Madrid, ends at the original meeting point.
End of the tour: get back to Madrid with the memory full of great flavors and wonderful experiences. The duration of the tour is between 10 to 11 hours depending on the traffic in Madrid.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age is 18 for tasting at the wineries.
- Tour conducted in English and Spanish if needed, making it accessible for all travelers.
- Minimum number of participants for tours to take place is 4. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unusual event of this occurring, we will notify you one week in advance and you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Inside the cellars it is a bit cold, we recommend taking some warm clothes.
- Children under 12 cannot take part of the tour.
- Always estimate it will take you 10-20min longer than what maps say and plan your route to the meeting point the night before. We do not recommend using Uber, take a regular taxi.
- Not included Personal expenses: any personal purchases, food, or additional drinks beyond the tastings included in the tour.
- Tour lasts 11 hours aprox. You will come back at the meeting point at 20:15 pm
- People with allergies or dietary restrictions are welcome, but they must inform us in advance. They may have less variety, but they will eat the same amount as the rest of the group.
- The tour is not cancelled in case of bad weather.
Reviews(432)
Enrique was amazing! Great knowledge of wine and took care of everyone in a way I can’t describe. Amazing.
Enrique fue el mejor tour guide!!!!!!!! He was the best of the best. Definitely would recommend, best experience in Madrid.
Saying that this is the best wine-tasting experience in Madrid is the greatest compliment you could give us! 🍾 Enrique puts his whole heart into every guided tour, so he’ll love reading your review. Best regards!
Enrique was an excellent guide. He made sure both the native language visitors and the forgiegn language visitors were able to participate.vEach winery was different but produced excellent wines. We highly recommend this wine tasting experience.
Thank you for leaving us a review! We pride ourselves on making our tours welcoming and accessible to visitors from all over the world, so knowing that Enrique conducted it so smoothly means a lot to us. We are glad you enjoyed the selection of wineries in the Ribera del Duero. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Spain.
very good experience. Enrique was very kind and provided information that added more value to the tour
Nos alegra mucho saber que la amabilidad y los conocimientos de Enrique hicieron que la excursión a la Ribera del Duero fuera una experiencia tan enriquecedora. Transmitir la pasión por el vino y la historia de la región es justo lo que buscamos en cada salida. Muchas gracias por haber compartido tu día con nosotros y por tomarte el tiempo de dejarnos tu valoración. ¡Un saludo!
This was a “must do” wine tour!! Enryque was the best tour guide and we had so much fun!! The 3 wineries were all different and so engaging!! Highly recommend this tour!
Showcasing the unique character and variety of different Ribera del Duero wineries is exactly what we love to do. We're so glad Enrique's passion and energy made the whole day so engaging and memorable for you! Thank you so much for choosing to spend your day with us and for leaving such a thoughtful shoutout. Wishing you many more great wine adventures ahead! Warmly
This is a great tour. Enrique, our tour guide, was incredible. He’s like a wine wikipedia. He brought us to three very different but amazing wineries— one was artesanal, the other a big producer and the third one was one of the five oldest wineries in Ribera del Duero. Each tasting we had was superb. I highly recommend this tour. I would book it again in a heartbeat.
We love that you describe Enrique as a walking wike wikipedia, he certainly is! His passion and knowledge truly bring the history of the Ribera del Duero to life, and we’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the three selected wineries and tasting their wines. Thank you for the great recommendation and for spending your time with us. See you next time!
Amazing experience. Small crowd and felt very personalized. The wines were delicious. It was amazing to see and learn about the winemaking process. Enrique was a fantastic guide and really made it a great day. 10/10 would recommend.
That 10/10 rating truly means a lot to us! We strive to make every visit to our winery personal and special. We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering the winemaking process in the Ribera del Duero with Enrique. He’ll be thrilled to read your kind words. Thank you so much for visiting us and for leaving a review. Best regards!
Great wine tour, highly recommend
Learning a lot while tasting excellent wine with an amazing guide sounds like the perfect day in Madrid! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it to the fullest. Thank you so much for your recommendation!
Really nice tour guide. Very knowledgeable. I would definitely go again. Wine was also delicious
There’s no better compliment than knowing you’d take the tour again! We’re so glad you loved the wine and enjoyed learning along the way with your guide. Thank you so much for your review, and we’ll see you next time in Madrid!
A great excursion! Enrique is a wonderful guide. He told us so many things and it was clear that he knew a lot about the subject. He is super friendly and invites everyone to participate. A 10/10! The day is super well-organized, with 3 visits but all different. We learned so much about the area and the wine! At lunchtime, we stopped in Aranda de Duero and the whole group went to eat together with Enrique. He took us to a very local restaurant and we tried the dishes based on his recommendation!
Nos alegra un montón leer comentarios así. Enrique es un auténtico profesional y le apasiona lo que hace. Cada una de las 3 bodegas es única en una región vinícola tan importante como es la Ribera del Duero, por lo que nos encanta que la hayáis descubierto con él de forma tan cercana y amena. Agradecemos enormemente que te hayas tomado el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia con nosotros. ¡Hasta la próxima!
