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August 2004 - Vol 4 |
VINTAGE SPAIN NEWSLETTER. Wine tasting tours in Spain |
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This time we
want to recommend something different, rural
lodgings that are wine oriented,
ideal for people traveling on a budget. In
Spain we have the concept of casas
rurales or rural
houses. These are small establishments
located in small towns that are not recognized
as hotels. Something like a bed and breakfast
or a country inn. The ones we present here
are located in wine towns and they are specially
nice and comfortable. Although they do not
have all the amenities of a hotel, they have
a special charm and they give you an opportunity
to have a different experience in your trip
to Spain.
This
month our featured top tour
is the one day tour from Madrid to
Ribera del Duero.
We
know and like the places and establishments
we recommend, this is why we can talk about
them and also why we would appreciate very
much your opinion about them. They are all
very open and friendly with wine lovers and
most are out of the tourist track. |
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You
can also email us to
news@vintagespain.com
use this email address to
send us suggestions, comments, complains,
contributions, etc.
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| FEATURED
TOUR |
ONE
DAY WINE TOUR TO RIBERA DEL DUERO from
Madrid
 2004
SUMMER SPECIAL DEPARTURES: FRIDAYS DURING
AUGUST and SEPTEMBER
Two
winery visits with wine tasting, traditional
lunch with wine, visit a historical site
in a town protected by a castle, transport
to and from Madrid. (From 9.00 am to 8.00
pm, approximate duration 9 h)
We
will always try to combine two different
style wineries, modern with traditional
or small family-owned with larger producers.
We will be given a comprehensive tour of
one of the wineries, visiting the facilities
and being guided through the process and
secrets of wine making, from the grape to
the bottle. After the visits enjoy a well
deserved lunch trying the traditional and
famous roasted lamb of Ribera, perfect companion
for the Ribera wine. Lunch will be a three
course meal with wine and coffee fnv fvn
fusually in a winery or a winery –
restaurant.
After lunch we will enjoy some of the history
of Castilla.
See
more information |
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FEATURED
LODGINGS |
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Located
in a wonderful small town two hours
away from Madrid, Palacio de los
Serrano is a genuine charming casa
rural. It is a restored neoclassic
noble house from XVIII century with
monument category. The house has
a stone facade and the inside full
of light where the feeling of comfort
and spaciousness are priority. See
more
El
Agapio is located in an old farming
house built in the second half of
the XVII century, restored keeping
all its traditional charm. It has
seven comfortable and cozy rooms
with private bathroom, living room
with fireplace, library, patio,
and a great restaurant. It is located
in Olivares de Duero, a small town
in the west part of Ribera del Duero.
See
more
This
house is located in Briones, a town
very well situated in the road that
goes from Haro to Logroño,
in an old tavern. This is a perfect
place to spend some days exploring
Rioja and visiting wineries. Its
seven rooms are spacious and comfortable
and they all have private bathroom.
See
more |
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WINE
ACTIVITIES |
VILLA LUCIA
Wine Thematic Center in
Laguardia - Rioja Alavesa
www.villa-lucia.com
E mail: museo@villa-lucia.com
An
innovative and surprising interactive museum
designed to enjoy, taste and spread the
culture of wine.
WINE
MUSEUM AND CASTLE OF PEÑAFIEL
www.museodelvinodevalladolid.es
The
castle of Peñafiel is now the location
of a Wine Museum.
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SCHEDULED
TOURS
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One day wine tours to Ribera from Madrid.
Special
summer departures during June,
July, August and Sep.
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September 3-8. Classical
Wines, Rioja and Ribera, 5 nights.
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September 19-25. Spanish
Wine Experience - Rioja, Ribera
del Duero and Toledo, 6 nights.
Full
2004 Schedule and itineraries
For
more details contact us info@vintagespain.com
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FEATURED
WINERY |
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With
over seventy years in the wine business
they are still a family winery that
combines perfectly tradition with
technology. Nowadays they elaborate
very high quality both still and
sparkling wines and they are very
happy to receive visitors to see
the winery and taste the wine in
situ.
See
more information |
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