Valdepeñas wine tasting @ La Bodega de las Estrellas
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La Bodega de las Estrellas - by Management
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Description
The Bodega de las Estrellas is a winery located in Valdepeñas, in southern Castile-La Mancha. Valdepeñas is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) with over 22,000 planted hectares; the Airén and Macabeo are the main white varietals and Tempranillo the main red grape. Most of the wines produced in the region are meant to be drunk young. The Bodega holds several types of wine tasting, the standard daily one is held at 12h00. Customers will be introduced to the winery particular production method based on biological agriculture and moon cycles and taste 3 wines complimented by 3 tapas. Visits are available in Spanish, English and French (with prior appointment)
Access & Transport
Address: Calle Unión, 82, Valdepeñas. The Bodega is 400m from the centre of town, itself 60km southeast from Ciudad Real on the CM-45/CM-412. Valdepeñas is also 27km south of Manzanares, 125km north of Jaén, and 200km south of Madrid.
Instructions & Recommendations
Prior advanced reservation is required. For a local F&B tour, you may want to combine this activity with a visit of the Manchego Cheese Museum in Manzanares.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Socially the cultural aspect (discovery of the terroir and wine making culture of the Valdepeñas region) evens out the alcohol element.
Conclusion
The Bodega de las Estrellas is well worth a visit if you are in the area or generally interested in the production of Valdepeñas wines. The underground cellar and the moon-cycle harvest are the highlights of a visitor's experience
Key positive
A passionate owner with an original take on winemaking
Key negative
The town is far from any large city
Suitability
The regular tasting option does not cater to young children. The cellar is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday12:00 - 13:30
Wednesday12:00 - 13:30
Thursday12:00 - 13:30
Friday12:00 - 13:30
Saturday12:00 - 13:30
Sunday12:00 - 13:30