Spanish, English and French
30 minutos
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The initiative focuses on offering visitors a unique and educational experience with the least possible environmental impact. Our goal is to highlight the historical and contemporary importance of wine as a key economic driver in the region from the Renaissance to the present day.
In addition, we seek to convey to visitors the importance of sustainable tourism in rural environments and the need to preserve them for future generations.
In this line, we are committed to the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (CETS) program through our collaboration with the Natural Park of Las Batuecas-Sierra de Francia.
This immersion experience consists of an explanatory visit to a traditional mountain winery dating back to the 16th century, where we show how wine was made in the traditional way, complemented with curiosities and anecdotes, highlighting the cultural and natural heritage of the region.
Components of the experience:
- Guided tour: visitors will receive a detailed explanation of the winemaking process in the traditional way.
- Tastings: During the visit, visitors will taste wines of the Rufete grape variety, highly valued in the Sierra de Francia, accompanied by 100% acorn-fed Iberian sausage and other local and organic products.
- Secret revealed: at the end of the visit, we reveal a piece of information about the winery, the result of research and consultations with experts, which adds value and makes the experience memorable.
Open map San Martín del Castañar (Salamanca), España
Journey to the heart of wine
The medieval winery of San Martin del Castañar is a unique place in the Sierra de Francia where you can discover the history and tradition of winemaking.
We will guide you through a tour that will immerse you in history, showing you the artisanal wine production process, some curiosities and anecdotes.
During the unique visit to this traditional 16th century mountain winery you will taste 2 wines, a young wine and a crianza made from the local grape variety rufete, accompanied by acorn-fed Iberian sausages, local bread and olives.
At the end of the visit we will reveal a secret that has remained hidden for five centuries.
You will also have the opportunity to buy wines and other organic and local products in the cellar.
The Medieval Winery is a true pearl of San Martín del Castañar, and remains hidden in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve Sierra de Béjar y Francia and at the gates of the Natural Park of Las Batuecas and Sierra de Francia.
Prices
Individual:
- Adult ticket (+ 13 years): 15€/person.
- Child ticket (from 6 to 13 years old): 7,50€/person.
- Children's ticket (under 6 years old): free.
Group:
- Adult ticket (+ 15 people): 12€/person.
- Adult ticket (+ 30 people): 9€/person.
- Adult ticket without tasting: 2€/person.
The price includes
-Visit to the traditional mountain winery dating back to the 16th century.
-Explanation of the winemaking process and the use of the tools used.
- Tasting of a young wine and a crianza made from rufete grapes.
Tapas of acorn-fed Iberian cured pork sausage and local bread.
-Olives according to season.
-We have must for those who do not drink alcohol.
-Opportunity to buy wines and local products in the cellar.
Timetable
All year round, every day: - Morning hours: 12:30h - 14:30h. - Evening hours: 18:00h - 20:00h. Note: only under reservation and subject to availability.
Relevance
- Accessible for baby carriages. - Not wheelchair accessible. - Assistance animals are allowed. - Most travelers can participate in the experience. - We have must for those who do not drink alcohol. - There will be a maximum of 15 travelers in the activity.
location
In the village there are three different parking areas within a 10 minute walk to the town hall square. Walking from the town hall square towards the church, the Bodega Medieval Bodega is located halfway down an alley on the right hand side.
Available languages guide
Spanish, English and French
Approximate duration
30 minutos
Booking conditions
- Payment will be made by bizum or in cash on the day of the visit.