About this tour
Walk through Madrid's wine bars and historic taverns with Jimena, a sommelier specialising in Spanish wines. Over 2.5 hours, you'll taste five wines—sparkling, still, and vermouth—paired with five tapas dishes. Learn how Spain's 70 Designations of Origin and indigenous grape varieties work, explore celebrated regions like Rioja and Ribera del Duero, discover emerging producers, and understand Madrid's vermouth tradition. A central route that combines tasting notes with food pairing logic and practical label knowledge.
Highlights
- Five wines tasted: sparkling, still whites and reds, vermouth
- Five tapas matched specifically to each wine
- Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and lesser-known Spanish regions explored
- Madrid's vermouth drinking tradition explained
- Spanish wine labelling and ageing system demystified
- Three historic taverns visited in central Madrid
- Expert guidance from certified sommelier Jimena
What to expect
Jimena will meet you at the first tavern in central Madrid and move between three stops, keeping walking to a minimum. At each location you'll sit with a wine glass and tapa, listening to the story behind what you're drinking—where the grapes grow, how old the wine is, why this pairing works. She'll explain how Spanish labels differ from French ones and what those numbers mean. You'll taste across styles and regions, from well-known Rioja to smaller producers gaining recognition. Vermouth gets its own moment, with context on how madrileños actually drink it. The pace is leisurely; this is conversation and discovery, not speed tasting.
Good to know
Short walking distances between venues. Wheelchair accessible throughout. Pushchairs and infant seats available if needed. Public transport nearby. Tips for Jimena are separate. Best suited to those with genuine interest in wine rather than casual drinkers.
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