Hacienda Villarta Winery Tour

The wines of DO Méntrida are unique. On this tour of the Hacienda Villarta Winery in Escalona del Alberche, you'll learn about their winemaking process and enjoy a tasting.

Tour Details

Located in the outskirts of Escalona, near the Alberche River and the Serra de Gredos, the Hacienda Villarta Winery is 1 hour from Madrid and 30 minutes from Toledo. At the scheduled time, we will meet at the parking lot to begin our guided tour.

The tour will start with a visit to the vineyards, focusing on the types of grapes grown in the province of Toledo, known for the wines of the Denominación de Origen Méntrida .

Next, we will explore the winery's facilities and the barrel room, learning how the wines are produced and aged, including red, white, and rosé varieties. The wines mature for 20 months in nearly 3000 barrels made from American and French oak, rotated using a patented mechanical system. You will also see stainless steel tanks with a capacity of 1320 gallons (500 hectolitres), equipped with filtration, decanting, and temperature control systems.

The 1.5-hour tour concludes in the tasting room, featuring a tasting of 3 wines paired with traditional Iberian snacks. The winery's enologist will guide you in identifying the subtle aromas and flavors of each wine variety.