Curated Wine Tours in Spain & Portugal
Beyond standard cellar tastings and predictable wines, we craft distinctive wine experiences connecting you with masterful winemakers, centuries-old traditions, and insider access unavailable to typical visitors for a personalized Iberian wine tour of Spain and Portugal.
Personalized Journeys Historic La Rioja
Spain’s original designated wine region unfolds differently when experienced through private access. La Rioja’s 500+ wineries produce 250 million liters annually across 160,618 acres, yet few visitors experience the region beyond standard tours.
Legacy Bodega Private Access
- Enter historic properties in Spain’s oldest DOCa through owner-guided tours
- Sample library vintages unavailable commercially in century-old cellars
- Connect with multi-generational winemaking families maintaining traditional methods
- Witness Tempranillo aging in American oak for signature vanilla notes
Architectural Contrasts & Customized Tastings
- Experience a traditional and revolutionary wineries known for their wines and architectural designs through private viewings
- Create custom tasting flights comparing traditional and modern winemaking approaches
- Participate in exclusive blending sessions utilizing components rarely shared with visitors
- Enjoy chef-prepared regional cuisine paired with library vintages in private dining rooms
The region’s wine tourism may have surged 20% last year with 1.2 million visitors exploring the “Rioja Wine Route,” but your experience transcends these crowds through personalized scheduling and private connections.
Private Experiences in Catalonia’s Dramatic Priorat
Catalonia’s prestigious Priorat region produces just 1% of Spain’s wine output, creating naturally exclusive experiences. Your private access reveals why Wine Spectator consistently ranks these intense expressions among Spain’s finest.
Llicorella Terroir Exploration
- Traverse steep terraced vineyards with winemakers explaining the volcanic slate soil’s influence
- Taste how this challenging terrain creates the intense Garnacha and Cariñena
- Compare vineyard blocks showcasing different elevations and exposures
- Access to family reserves is typically unavailable even to wine professionals
Biodynamic Tradition & Innovation
- Visit progressive producers implementing natural winemaking principles
- Participate in seasonal biodynamic activities, from pruning to harvest, based on lunar cycles
- Engage with experimental micro-vinifications typically reserved for winemaking teams
- Contrast traditional and modern approaches through vertical tastings spanning decades
Standard visitors rarely experience Priorat’s dramatic terraced slopes beyond scenic viewpoints. Your custom itinerary provides hands-on vineyard access and winemaker conversations illuminating this challenging region’s exceptional quality.
Custom Exploration of Spain’s High-Altitude Reds
Situated at elevations between 2,624-3,280 feet, Ribera del Duero’s continental climate creates Spain’s most structured reds. Your personalized exploration reveals why this region has emerged as a powerhouse for collectors worldwide.
Exclusive Estate Access
- Enter a legendary estate with invitation-only tours typically unavailable to visitors
- Taste library vintages and some of Spain’s most prestigious wines
- Compare Tempranillo expressions (locally called Tinto Fino) from various sub-regions
- Experience private barrel tastings alongside winemakers in temperature-controlled cellars
Traditional Gastronomy Pairings
- Enjoy private meals featuring regional lechazo asado prepared by family restaurants
- Participate in cooking workshops featuring traditional wood-fired ovens with local chefs
- Compare multiple vintages paired specifically to regional specialties
- Visit local cheese producers creating perfect accompaniments to robust local reds
While 300+ wineries generated €450M last year, your experience focuses on personal connections with smaller producers creating exceptional wines beyond mass-market brands, accessing cellars rarely shown to standard visitors.
Penedès & Behind-the-Scenes in Cava’s Birthplace
Catalonia’s Penedès region produces 95% of Spain’s sparkling wine, yet few visitors experience the production beyond basic tours. Your customized experience reveals the craftsmanship behind these world-class sparklers.
Historic Cava Houses & Modern Innovators
- Enter historic estates through private underground tunnels spanning 18+ miles
- Access production areas of modernist wineries like Freixenet, closed to regular tours
- Meet with enologists pioneering organic production methods, which increased 35% in recent years
- Taste experimental cuvées still under development with winemaking teams
Indigenous Variety Exploration
- Experience the distinctive character of Xarel·lo, the acidic backbone of traditional Cava
- Compare experimental vintages highlighting the region’s 40+ grape varieties
- Participate in private disgorgement sessions to understand traditional methods
- Create custom dosage levels during exclusive blending workshops
The Cava Trail may attract 400,000+ visitors annually, but your access extends beyond tourist routes to production areas, private tastings, and personal conversations with the region’s leading innovators in sustainable viticulture.
Custom Journeys Through the Sherry Triangle
Southern Spain’s ancient fortified wine tradition offers incomparable diversity. Your custom exploration through Jerez reveals why UNESCO recognized the “Vineyard Landscape of Andalusia” as a cultural treasure spanning 3,000 years.
Historical Solera Exploration
- Access multi-century solera systems dating to Phoenician times with bodega owners
- Compare extremes from bone-dry sherry to lusciously sweet labels
- Taste directly from barrels in climate-specific aging rooms closed to regular visitors
Contemporary Culinary Applications
- Participate in private sherry pairing sessions showcasing modern applications
- Create custom blends guided by cellar masters in hands-on workshops
- Sample vintage-dated sherries are unavailable commercially alongside traditional unfiltered en rama versions
While Jerez exports 40 million liters annually, your experience focuses on artisanal producers maintaining traditions disappearing in commercial operations, accessing cellars typically reserved for industry professionals.
Volcanic Wines of the Canaries & Azores
The Atlantic’s volcanic islands produce some of Iberia’s most distinctive wines, yet remain overlooked by standard wine tourism. Your personalized exploration reveals these UNESCO-recognized landscapes and their extraordinary traditions.
Canary Islands Volcanic Viticulture
- Navigate Tenerife’s 2,000+ vineyards on volcanic slopes with local winemakers
- Witness Lanzarote’s unique zanjas (ash pits) protecting vines from Atlantic winds
- Taste rare indigenous varieties like Listán Negro and Malvasía Volcánica
- Access small-production wines rarely exported beyond the islands
Azores & Madeira Treasures
- Explore Pico Island’s UNESCO-protected basalt rock currais growing Verdelho
- Compare historic Madeira styles capable of aging 100+ years in private tastings
- Participate in traditional harvest activities on tiny plots accessible only on foot
- Sample vintage Madeira from family collections dating to periods when America’s Founding Fathers favored these wines
These island regions draw increasing interest, yet your experience transcends standard offerings through connections with families maintaining centuries-old practices in these extreme growing environments.
Personalized Access to the Douro Valley
Portugal’s spectacular Douro Valley (UNESCO-recognized since 2001) offers unmatched visual drama alongside exceptional wines. Your custom journey provides insider access to this region producing both legendary Port and increasingly renowned dry wines.
Private Quinta Exploration
- Access family-owned estates through exclusive arrangements with proprietors
- Traverse terraced vineyards by private boat or traditional rabelo vessels
- Experience hands-on activities with the 250+ indigenous grape varieties grown here
- Compare historic vintages from private collections, showcasing aging potential
Sustainable Winemaking Innovations
- Connect with pioneers in organic viticulture at Douro wineries
- Participate in experimental tastings showing climate adaptation techniques
- Access vineyard blocks showcasing various sustainability approaches
- Sample limited-production wines typically reserved for winemaking families
While many visitors explored this region last year, your experience provides access to private family quintas unavailable through standard tourism channels, creating authentic connections with this ancient winemaking landscape.
Craft Your Personalized Iberian Wine Journey
Contact us today to begin crafting your bespoke Spain and Portugal wine tour. Your custom wine exploration transcends predictable tastings through private connections with the families shaping Iberia’s wine landscapes. We prioritize authentic experiences, insider access, and personalized itineraries matching your specific interests.