Wine Tourism in Jerez

The Sherry bodegas were the first to offer wine tourism in the 1960s and it is much more sophisticated now.  Sherry bodegas are the most visited wineries in Europe.  Wine tourism is always a pleasure and now it has gone beyond simply getting to know the wines, it means soaking up the culture of the place. Now you can stay among the vines, learn the art of tasting, and matching each wine with the local gastronomy. Local wine bars as well as bodegas offer great tutored tastings.

Here in the quiet of cathedral like bodegas you can feel the art of generations, the wisdom of centuries combined to produce unique wines of exceptional quality, many of which are extremely old. The countryside and towns are dotted with the classic bodega architecture of soaring pillars supporting high roofs, some resembling cathedrals, others mosques. Some bodega families collected art, such as Bodegas Tradicion, with works by great artists like Velazquez, Goya or Zurbaran. Estevez has a collection of Picasso engravings and works by Dali and Miro. Others have stables of thoroughbred horses, museums of old winery tools, or old labels. And the vineyards themselves offer beautiful views, be they of hills and castles or of the Atlantic horizon.

The Patio de las Armas, Alcazar, Jerez, home of Vinoble
the biennial sweet and fortified wine fair

The Sherry zone is a beautiful place, steeped in history, culture and tradition, which makes the world’s most unique fine wine and a wide range of gastronomy to accompany it. Now is the time to plan your trip - you'll never regret it! Go!

Go to: Turismo Jerez

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