Spanish wine and brandy tasting in madrid

Savor three distinguished Spanish wines and two liquors during a 1.5-hour tasting session in Madrid. Led by a wine-expert guide, the experience showcases the classic Spanish wines - Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Albariño - as well as brandy and 'orujo' liquor. Compare the beverages’ flavors while learning about their history and production; it’s the perfect tasting session for connoisseurs and novices alike!

Meet your guide near Madrid’s Puerto del Sol station, and then head inside one of the nearby buildings to sit down inside a tasting room. Listen to an introduction about Spanish wine production, hearing how the country’s dry and mountainous landscape helps to produce some of the world’s finest wines.

Sip on three glasses of prestigious Spanish wine – two red and one white – while chatting about the different grapes and soil qualities that contribute to their flavors. As you drink, enjoy some salty snacks, such as pistachios or crisps, to complement the wine.

Sample a glass of Rioja, noting the red wine’s complex tones and clarity, achieved from aging in oak barrels. Introduced to Spain in the early 18th century by Bordeaux-influenced winemakers, Rioja is popular for its distinct oaky-vanilla flavor. Your second glass of red is Ribera del Duero, a wine that originates from the famous winemaking region of Valladolid. Bearing the prestigious Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) tag that marks its quality, the wine is highly prized, owing its flavors to tempranillo grapes. Finally, enjoy a white Albariño wine from Galicia that was brought to Iberia by 12th-century monks. Enjoy its crisp and zesty aromas while learning how the wine is often used to complement seafood dishes.

After hearing about the history and production of each wine, savor two liquors to finish your tasting session on a high note. Enjoy a brandy - a typical digestif loved worldwide - and a glass of strongly distilled Galician liquor called orujo, made from grape pressings. Hear some tips for Spanish wines to try independently, and then bid your guide goodbye as your tasting session finishes.