Villafranca del Bierzo - Wine tasting?

Stinky Pilgrim

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• May 14, 2019

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Could anybody recommend a guided wine-tasting experience in Villafranca del Bierzo? It would have to be in the town itself and not insanely expensive. It would be for a group of 10-12 people.

Thanks!

 

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• May 14, 2019

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You may find a guided tour, but I suspect all tours are to specific wineries. Here is one:

BODEGA PÉREZ CARAMÉS-VINOS ORGANICOS DESDE 1982 - ENOTURISMO

Vinos orgánicos desde 1982 , la bodega pionera de agricultura ecológica en el Camino de Santiago. Ven a descubrirla.

www.perezcarames.com

 

Stinky Pilgrim

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• May 14, 2019

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This looks very promising. Many thanks!

 

Tincatinker

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• May 14, 2019

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Try " Mi Tienda", Calle Jesus Adran 6. A wine tour of Bierzo in one room and with a host who really knows her stuff. No premium. just buy a glass, and then another

 

Stinky Pilgrim

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• May 14, 2019

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Tincatinker said:

Try " Mi Tienda", Calle Jesus Adran 6. A wine tour of Bierzo in one room and with a host who really knows her stuff. No premium. just buy a glass, and then another

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This sounds like it's just my speed. Thank you!

 

Gadflyparexcellence

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• May 15, 2019

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pellegrino said:

Could anybody recommend a guided wine-tasting experience in Villafranca del Bierzo? It would have to be in the town itself and not insanely expensive. It would be for a group of 10-12 people.

Thanks!

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I had a good experience in tasting Bierzo wines at the Camponaraya Vine and Wine Interpretation Center. It’s situated right on the Camino and is quite visible with wine signs in the front.

• Plaza Constitución 1,
  24410 Camponaraya (León)
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  987 45 00 04
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  camponaraya@camponaraya.es
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  L- V · 9:00 -14:00 H

They had an ongoing wine tasting programs when I visited the place during my walk in October 2016.

 

Stinky Pilgrim

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• May 15, 2019

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Thank you! I know the place you are talking about. Glad to know it is a viable option.

 

naplesdon

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• May 15, 2019

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Moncloa de San Lazaro in Cacabelos is well know throughoutt Spain for its fine dining. I have stayed there several times for a rest day, the rooms are wonderful and many of the meals are prepared on wood fired grilles. They have an excellent wine list.

 

Pelegrin

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• May 15, 2019

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So pilgrims can compare the Mencia wines from El Bierzo ( CF) with the Mencia from Barco and Ribeira Sacra ( C. Invierno).
It is interesting to check the differences among them when possible.
Same for white Godello.

 

Stinky Pilgrim

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• May 17, 2019

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biarritzdon said:

Moncloa de San Lazaro in Cacabelos is well know throughoutt Spain for its fine dining. I have stayed there several times for a rest day, the rooms are wonderful and many of the meals are prepared on wood fired grilles. They have an excellent wine list.

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Sounds like a great place to stop. Thank you!

 

Thomas@Albany

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• May 28, 2019

• #11

The Bierzo area white wines are delightful. I went to the bodega in Camponaraya with an American couple (who had been there before). Very tasty and cheap.