The Sherry Wines Triangle
Years do not pass by in vain, who dares to deny it? Here, in the sherry wines triangle lands, destiny has been kind and every passing year brings 12 months of temperament, singularity and graceful finesse. Sherry is the product of centuries-old trading links between countries – in the bodegas you’ll find historical links to the French, German and British: multiculturalism is a key aspect of Jerez’s wines.
Ultimately, these are wines to experiment with, and enjoy; wines without limits. It is time that sherry wines gained the appreciation it deserves and became known for its extraordinary versatility and exceptional quality. It’s also time to acknowledge the extraordinary work of the wine-makers themselves, archaeologists in search of past live footprints. If all this sounds like a foreign language to you, fear not.
This inspiring sherry wines tour through the “Sherry Triangle” of Jerez, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria will decode all the secrets of this unique family of wines – from the unique terroir to the singular soleras and criaderas aging system – and shows that sherry is most definitely cool.
Day 1
Jerez de la Frontera, arrival
Day 2
Jerez de la Frontera
Day 3
Jerez - Sanlucar - Jerez
Day 4
Jerez - El Pto. de Sta. Maria - Jerez
Day 5
Jerez, end of journey
Sherry Wine Tour : Inspiring itinerary
IDEAL LENGTH: 4 NIGHTS ✧ WHEN TO GO: ALL YEAR ROUND
Day 1
JEREZ, ARRIVAL
Arrive in Jerez, your driver will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Check-in and relax.
TABANCOS TOUR
Get ready for a very special evening, you will be taken around a few tabancos – traditional wine dispatchers – to start feeling the local good vibe. Enjoy a casual bar-hopping guided tour ending up with a very special touch. Welcome to the cradle of flamenco and sherry wines.
Day 2
JEREZ, HISTORICAL CITY
Jerez city well-deserves a private guided tour, you'll be wowed but the history and its architecture, and you will have a chance to admire the nice San Miguel church, and visit the Alcázar and the Cathedral while you stroll around the stone paved streets.
SHERRY WINES FROM JEREZ
Enjoy your first sherry winery private visit. It is time for the first magical wine experience to breathe in the aromas as you sip some old amontillado while listening to fascinating stories. Sherry wineries are impressive and you will fall under the charm of their stunning architecture and all the specificities that interfere in making this wine unique.
After the tour, lunch is foreseen in one of the Michelin restaurants in city, they both have a strong personality.
In the afternoon, free time to relax and to stroll around the charming and friendly streets of Jerez.
Dinner arrangements will be made to suit you according to your preferences.
Day 3
SHERRY WINES FROM SANLUCAR
Today you will discover the essential effect of sea and winds on sherry wines. Sanlucar is the only area where manzanilla sherry is produced. You’ll arrive in the upper city - enjoy a coffee by the Medina Sidonia Palace - and start walking down as you listen about the impressive stories of Sanlucar and you reach the bodega. Once inside, amid the perfumed walls, taste the entire range of wines as you walk through stunning patios and cellars. You will start making the difference with the sherries from Jerez. More salty, lighter and fresher, manzanilla sherry wine in Sanlucar, and fino sherry in Jerez have similarities, but are clearly distinct from each other.
For lunch, in Sanlucar seafood is a must. You will sit overlooking the Natural Park of Doñana (the biggest Natural Park in Europe) just few meters away on the other side of the Guadalquivir river. Don’t forget to order the most coveted local seafood: langostinos.
After lunch, relax at any of the bar terraces facing the river mouth before going back to Jerez.
Dinner arrangements can be made to suit you according to your own, and your party’s tastes and preferences.
Day 4
THE 100 PALACES CITY
Today we’re heading to the third corner of the sherry triangle. On the banks of the Guadalete river, El Puerto is known as The City of 100 Palaces. This seaside town is an elegant place of faded grandeur now being revived. The fishing port with its strategic situation next to salt marshes and infinite beaches makes a fascinating visit. Walk across the seaside town admiring some interesting facades before reaching the superb food market (closed on Sundays). We will unveil some of our most beloved tabancos and stop for a glass of sherry before you head to the bodega.
SHERRY WINES FROM EL PUERTO
Be ready for a very special visit to another unique winery in complete exclusivity. Along these three wineries visits, the goal is to make you understand and distinguish between the three different sherry origins, and to feel how the terroir intervenes in the final result.
A lovely tapas style lunch is foreseen by the bodega.
** Lunch can be arranged in the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Aponiente - unique for the reinterpretation of the 21st century marine cuisine.
Enjoy a free afternoon and relax on your last evening. Dinner arrangements will be made to suit you.
Day 5
END OF JOURNEY
Today, private transfer to the airport, train station, or to your next destination in case of any extension
Highlights of Sherry Wine Tour
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This is an itinerary for your inspiration; the final route will be unique and tailor-made to your schedule, party details, objectives and travel personality. All private arrangements are quoted individually.
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Price & Booking Terms
DATES:
- Every journey is tailor-made to your trip dates.
INCLUDED:
- 4-Night accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
- Meals as stated
- A tabancos private tour in Jerez
- 3 Exclusive visits to sherry wineries (DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry)
- Private-guided city tours & Entrance tickets to all monuments described
- Private Mercedes chauffeured transport throughout
- Restaurants bookings
- Airport private transfers
- All taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flights
- Personal purchases and expenses
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
HOTELS:
We make every stay unique, where every detail counts. Therefore, we treat every request individually and we will present a curated selection of the properties that better suit your personality.
PRICE:
Every trip is quoted individually.
*Prices are in Euros
BOOKING DEPOSIT:
- At the time of reservation: 40% of journey cost per person
- 45 days before departure: Balance due
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Payment method: Bank transfer or major credit cards are accepted (Visa, American Express, Mastercard)
You were truly instrumental in making our trip fantastic. Truthfully, I wish I were still there.
Many thanks and looking forward to something we can plan together again in the future. Abrazos,
Your restaurant choices were all very good as well.
As for the sherry and bodega visits, those were even more impressive. We had such a terrific time and the experiences were very personalized.
Thank you so much for arranging special tastings for us. It was absolutely incredible.
Everyone we met were so kind and welcoming. We are Sherry wine fans for life!!
We signed up and took a chance, and were rewarded greatly. The happy group is a testament to not only your planning and professionalism, but your kindness as well.
Hands down, best tour trip ever 🙂
So grateful for the opportunity to get to know all of you!
The trip was amazing in all aspects. We were really impressed with everything. The hotel choices were wonderful, the locations were perfect, the guides were terrific and very knowledgeable. Your restaurant choices were all very good as well.
As for the sherry and bodega visits, those were even more impressive. We had such a terrific time and the experiences were very personalized. Thank you so much for arranging special tastings for us. It was absolutely incredible. Everyone we met were so kind and welcoming. We are Sherry wine fans for life!!
I was so impressed with everything you arranged and your promptness and professionalism. Dillon had a wonderful time and was very complimentary.
Thank you for everything.
With gratitude, Star
Thank you so much for this helpful list! Gary and I are still talking about what a great time we had on the trip to Spain and how much we enjoyed meeting you, Fernando and Felix. You did an amazing job and we so appreciated seeing Spain's beautiful cities, historical treasures and of course the wonderful food, wine and people!
Gary and I wanted to thank you again for your continued care and concern as we spent three additional days in Madrid with the Millars. You and Fernando were so nice to make sure all went well and to see us off when we finally had to depart.
We are wishing you all the best and a wonderful holiday season ahead,
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We had a winderful time particularly thanks to your superb arrangements. We will return! Arrivederci Marco
All the private excursions that she arranged were excellent. At some point during every tour our guide received a message from our agent checking in on how everything was going. We felt very well taken care of during our honeymoon and very thankful for all the assistance Valeska provided in making this dream vacation come true.