Valdepeñas will celebrate the european wine tourism day from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November with a programme that includes guided tours of wineries, wine tastings, gastronomic experiences, and visits to historical sites linked to the city's winemaking tradition.
Vanessa Irla, the deputy mayor for culture and tourism, stated, “These activities will allow locals and visitors to closely explore the enological wealth of Valdepeñas, discover its winery facilities, and enjoy offerings that combine wine, heritage, and Manchego gastronomy, solidifying our status as a wine tourism reference.”
The programme will kick off on Friday 6 November with various wine tourism experiences. Señorío de los Llanos winery will host an open day with a tour of its facilities and a wine tasting, with sessions at 12:00 and lasting approximately two hours. The cost is €15 per person, with a maximum capacity of 30 participants. Reservations can be made by calling 636 714 841.
On Friday and Saturday at 12:00, Bodegas Arúspide will offer a guided tour of its facilities, covering the jaraíz (a traditional wine storage area) to the cave. This activity costs €5 per person and is limited to 20 participants. Interested parties can reserve by calling 926 347 075 or 665 507 667, the latter also available via WhatsApp. Reservations for Friday's visit will close on Thursday at 14:00.
The Friday programme will conclude with an event by 11 Ánforas titled ‘Wine and preserve: an unexpected pairing’, designed to explore new flavour combinations through four gastronomic encounters. This experience will begin at 19:30 in its centenary tinaja cave, located at Avenida Gregorio Prieto, number 5, Valdepeñas. The cost is €28.50 per person, with a limit of 18 participants. Reservations can be made by calling 926 035 811 or 662 555 454, or via email at info@11anforas.com.
On Saturday 7 November, the programme will continue with new offerings to engage with wine culture. Señorío de los Llanos will host two sessions of its open day at 12:00 and 17:00, each lasting two hours and including a tasting of two wines. The cost is €15 per person, with a maximum of 30 participants per session. Reservations can be made by contacting the winery at 636 714 841.
Bodegas San Ricardo will celebrate the experience ‘Between tinajas and manchego gachas’ on 7 and 8 November, combining the historical heritage of its farmhouse and winery with tastings of signature wines and traditional cuisine. This activity will start at 11:30 and include a tour of the historical spaces before enjoying a manchego lunch featuring starters and gachas cooked over an open fire in one of the old workers' houses, reviving the flavours and customs of the region. The cost is €35 per person, limited to 12 participants per session. Reservations can be made by calling 676 957 045 or via email at bodegassanricardo@gmail.com.
Saturday will also feature the activity ‘The natives: airén and tempranillo, young and aged’, organised by Bodegas Megía e Hijos-Corcovo. This will begin at 11:30 with a welcome vermouth in the aging cave, followed by a tasting of four representative wines from the Valdepeñas Denomination of Origin. The cost is €15 per person, with spaces limited to 20-25 participants, necessitating prior reservations at 926 347 828.
The historical heritage will play a significant role over the weekend with the opening of the Casa de los Izarra, a key site in the programme. On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, various visits will be organised, allowing participants to learn about the history of this unique palace house, its architectural features, and the Izarra family's connection to the economic, viticultural, and urban development of Valdepeñas.
Finally, on Sunday 8 November, the programme will offer new wine tourism and gastronomic experiences. The Valdepeñas Wine Museum will invite visitors from 12:00 onwards, with free access, to discover the history, tradition, and viticultural culture of the region through a guided tour of its facilities. This tour will showcase the spaces, tools, and traditional processes that illustrate the evolution of winemaking and the significance of this activity in Valdepeñas' economic, social, and cultural development. It is an opportunity to engage with the city's viticultural heritage, uncover the links between wine and its history, and highlight a tradition that remains one of its main identities.
Additionally, the restaurant La Antigua Bodega Los Llanos will organise a special tasting at 13:00 in its cave, priced at €28 per person, with a maximum capacity of 50 participants. Throughout the weekend, it will also offer typical manchego dishes paired with Valdepeñas wines, reinforcing the connection between viticultural culture and the region's gastronomy. Reservations for this activity are essential and can be made by calling 926 312 000.
