Wine tourism plans in La Rioja with Vinícola Real – 200 Monges
Vinícola Real - 200 Monges is a prestigious winery located in La Rioja, known for the quality of its wines and for offering high-quality wine tourism experiences. The La Rioja region, famous for its wines, offers a wide range of wine experiences. Below, fromVinícola Real - 200 Monges, I'll detail some of the wine tourism options you can enjoy in La Rioja.
1 Visit
1.1 Guided Tours of the Winery
For those interested in a wine tourism experience with a cultural focus, at Vinícola Real-200 Monges we offer an immersion in the history of the 200 monks who inhabited the Monastery of San Martín de Albelda .
This historical component adds a unique value to the visit , combining a passion for wine with the cultural and spiritual legacy of the region.
The visit has a direct connection between monastic tradition and the creation of Vinícola Real wines , particularly its flagship 200 Monges Reserva red wine, which honors the memory of those monks.
The winery guide will explain the inspiration behind the wine's name and how the values of perseverance, community service, and dedication that characterized the monks' lives are also fundamental to the production process of Vinícola Real - 200 Monges.
All this while visitors explore the cellars where their wines await, discovering unique places steeped in history.
Attendees will be able to choose between two types of visits:
Visit the Monk's Cave
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Price: €27
Includes: visit + tasting of 2 Cueva del Monge wines + aperitif.
Visit 200 Monks
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Price: €45
Includes: visit + tasting of 3 200 Monges wines + aperitif.
1.2 Route of the 200 Forgotten Monks
For those who want to experience the entire La Rioja region's cultural heritage.
This itinerary invites visitors to explore the Monasteries of Suso and Yuso , both declared World Heritage Sites, followed by a meal in the cellars of Bodegas Vinícola Real - 200 Monges.
The tour follows the fascinating artistic legacy of the lost Monastery of San Martín de Albelda and its masterpiece, the Albeldense or Vigilano Codex, offering an experience that connects history, culture, and oenology in a unique setting.
2. Tastings
2.1 Tasting flight
A must-do experience is the wine tasting at the winery, which is designed for English speakers.
At Vinícola Real - 200 Monges, we offer guided tastings to explain the nuances of our wines, particularly our acclaimed 200 Monges. Some details of this activity include:
- Wine tasting: Ondipuerko, Cueva del Monge and 200 Monges + aperitif
- Appetizer tasting
- Duration 45 minutes
At the Vinícola Real-200 Monges winery we offer two tour options:
Catas flight
- Walk through the cellars + tasting of 4 wines from the Ondipuerko (natural wines) and Cueva del Monge families + aperitif
- Price: €35
Catas Flight Club
- Walk through the cellars + tasting of 6 wines from the Ondipuerko (natural wines) and Cueva del Monge families + aperitif
- Price: €58
2.2 Comprehensive tasting with winemaker
Led by Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, winemaker and owner of Vinícola Real - 200 Monges, we offer a unique tour of the winery's various spaces.
During the visit, participants will be able to taste wines directly from the tanks in the winemaking halls, as well as others in the middle of aging in the barrels at the cellars, finishing with a tasting of Grand Reserva wines.
In this magical setting, each uncorking becomes a transcendental ceremony , leaving the indelible mark of having witnessed a unique and unrepeatable moment on each attendee.
3. Experiences in the vineyard
In this experience, visitors will discover the vineyards of Vinícola Real - 200 Monges. Throughout the visit, they will be shown the work in the vineyard , which changes with each season, from pruning and pruning to sampling and harvesting. Under a grove of trees of great environmental value, a Rioja aperitif will be offered before returning to the winery for a full guided tour. The day will culminate with a meal in the Comedor Mozárabe , a unique space located in the heart of the cellars, which adds a unique touch to the experience.If you're interested in participating in one of these experiences, you can visit the website: https://universo200monges.com or contact the winery in advance to reserve and ensure availability.
The personalized attention and care with which we organize these activities at Vinícola Real-200 Monges ensure a memorable experience in the heart of La Rioja.
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