About this tour
Walk through Jerez's wine quarter to a family-run bodega where you'll taste five distinct sherries and a brandy straight from the barrel. A Sherry Council–certified guide walks you through production methods in the cellars whilst sharing how generations of locals built their craft around these fortified wines. The 2.5-hour experience pairs tastings with modest tapas, designed for small groups to keep things intimate and unhurried.
Highlights
- Five sherries and one brandy tasted directly from oak barrels
- Historic Jerez centre walk revealing wine trade heritage
- Behind-the-scenes cellar access and production explanation
- Small-group format for genuine conversation with guide
- Olives and light bites included with tastings
What to expect
You'll start with a 15-minute stroll through old Jerez, stopping at landmarks connected to the city's wine legacy. Once at the bodega, expect to descend into cool cellars lined with aging barrels. Your guide—trained in sherry education—explains how oxidation and solera blending create the wines' complexity. Tastings happen in the cellars themselves; you'll move between stations sampling progressively richer styles. A small tapa arrives with the first pour. The pace is unhurried, encouraging questions and comparison between bottles.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets. The cellar stays cool year-round. Not suitable if you have back problems, are pregnant, or have heart concerns. Prams and service animals welcome. Public transport available nearby if you prefer not to walk the return journey.
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