RIBERA DEL DUERO WINE TOURS & TASTINGS
Private & Small-Group TOURS Departing from Madrid or Locally
2 Premium Wineries & Scenic Tastings
At A Glance:
🕒 Duration: ~9 Hours
📍 Pickup: Madrid or Ribera del Duero
🍽️ Lunch: Open time for self-pay local tapas/dining
A slightly shorter day perfect for those who want deep-dive technical tastings but prefer flexibility with their lunch plans. Explore two exceptional boutique estates along the Duero river, mapping out the differences in soils from clay to pure limestone.
Key Highlights:
- Taste a minimum of 6 premium Tempranillo-based wines (we can also organise a tasting of the local white variety, Albillo Mayor).
- Free time to enjoy a local lunch such as lechazo or a walk through the village to eat tapas from one or more bars, like the locals do.
- Travel in comfort with a private driver and a maximum of 8 guests.
3 Wineries with Traditional Roast Lamb Lunch
At A Glance:
🕒 Duration: ~11–12 Hours
📍 Pickup: Madrid Hotels or Ribera del Duero
🍽️ Lunch: Included (Traditional Wood-Fired Lamb)
This is Ribera del Duero done properly. We visit three contrasting wineries - from small, rustic family-owned caves to striking modern estates - giving you three unique perspectives on how climate and oak aging shape Spain’s best reds.
Key Highlights:
- Taste a minimum of 9 premium Tempranillo-based wines (including rare aged whites like Albillo Mayor).
- An authentic sit-down feast of slow-roasted suckling lamb (lechazo) cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven.
- Travel in comfort with a private driver and a maximum of 8 guests.
Which Ribera del Duero wine tour is best?
It depends on how much time you have and how deeply you'd like to explore the region. Our 2-winery Ribera del Duero tour is ideal for those wanting a relaxed day of wine tasting from Madrid, while the 3-winery tour offers a more comprehensive introduction to Ribera del Duero's wineries, terroir and wine styles.
How far is Ribera del Duero from Madrid?
Most of the wineries we visit are around 2 hours from Madrid, making Ribera del Duero one of the best wine regions for a day trip from the capital.
What's included in the Ribera del Duero wine tours?
Both tours include winery visits, guided tastings and transport from Madrid. The 3-winery experience also includes lunch, allowing you to enjoy local cuisine alongside the region's famous wines.
Do I need to know about wine to join?
Not at all. Our Ribera del Duero wine tours are designed for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced wine enthusiasts. Your guide will explain the wines, grape varieties and winemaking in an approachable way.
What wines will I taste?
Ribera del Duero is best known for its Tempranillo-based red wines. Depending on the wineries visited, you'll taste a range of styles, from fresh and fruit-forward wines to complex aged Reservas and iconic premium bottlings. White wine was permitted by the DO in 2019 and we work with a handful of wineries producing the best of the region, so if this interests you, we can also include some whites, though they are few.
Should I choose the 2-winery or 3-winery tour?
Choose the 2-winery tour if you're looking for a shorter, more affordable Ribera del Duero day trip from Madrid. Choose the 3-winery tour if you'd like a deeper experience with more tastings, a wider range of wineries and a traditional local lunch.
