Bodegas Álvaro Domecq Guided Tour

A visit to Bodegas Álvaro Domecq is ideal for learning about Jerez wines, brandies, and vinegars, including a tasting of their products.

The Essence of Jerez

Bodegas Álvaro Domecq, founded in 1850 by Pilar Aranda, the first woman winemaker in the Marco de Jerez region, has preserved the artisan essence of wine production. Since 1998, it has produced sherry wines, brandies, and vinegars using a blend of elegance and tradition. The meticulous production process involves aging sherry wines in American oak casks using the solera and criaderas system. The winery is part of Terraselecta, a company focused on unique terroirs and native varieties, with wines present in 35 countries.

Guided Tour

A tour at Bodegas Álvaro Domecq provides insights into the history of Jerez wine. Visitors can explore wineries like the Bodega de Oloroso, Bodega Duque de Veragua, Bodega de Vinos Finos, and Bodega del Vinagre, with an English-speaking guide. Products highlighted include Fino La Janda, Oloroso Alburejo, Aranda Cream, and Pedro Ximenez Viña 98. Details about brandy production and wine aging will be shared during the tour.

At the end, guests can choose from several tasting options:

Tour with standard wine tasting: includes a selection of Fino La Janda, Oloroso Alburejo, and Cream Aranda.Tour with standard wine and vermouth tasting: features Fino La Janda, Oloroso Alburejo, Cream Aranda, PX Viña 98, and La Janda vermouth.Tour with VORS wine tasting: includes VORS wines aged over 30 years, such as Fino en Rama, Palo Cortado, and Pedro Ximénez.

The tastings are accompanied by a small snack of potato chips and nuts.