Valencia: Utiel-Requena Cave & Winery Day Trip with Tasting

Would you like to visit a winery in a totally rural environment? We are going to Valencian Tuscany! Utiel-Requena, a protected designation of origin, is located less than 1 hour from Valencia and is an area full of valleys and vineyards in which the main economic engine is wine. This winemaking tradition dates back to the 7th century BC. and it is one of the oldest in the world. And this excursion will fully delve into the villas par excellence where Valencian wine is produced: You will discover the wine processes and the fields of the vineyards, thus being able in the season (August-September) to taste the grapes from the vine itself and in October to tread the grapes. On the excursion, we will visit two places, one in Requena and the other in Utiel: first we will go to the Cuevas de la Villa and then we will do the tasting at the Vera de Estenas Winery. - Villa Caves Did you know that under the town of Requena there are some caves from the Muslim era? A tangle of caves perfectly built as a cellar, refuge and food store in the event of a catastrophe. Twenty-two caves were excavated between the 12th and 13th centuries and are still intact today. Details: 10:30 a.m. Guided tour of the caves 1 hour duration - Vera de Estenas Winery Unique for its surroundings: you will find yourself among vineyards of immense beauty that surround an authentic and well-preserved villa from yesteryear. It is Eduardo's family winery, which has been passed down from generation to generation. You will feel at home, surrounded by nature and tranquility. Details: Duration of 1:30 hours of visit + tasting of 3 Vera de Estenas wines with cold cuts from the area.