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Villafranca del Bierzo - Wine tasting?

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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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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!

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.


They had an ongoing wine tasting programs when I visited the place during my walk in October 2016.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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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.
Sounds like a great place to stop. Thank you!
 
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.
 

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