Max. 15 persons
Spanish, English and French
60 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 immersive 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, placing value on 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, wines of the Rufete grape variety, highly valued in the Sierra de Francia, are tasted, 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 three wines, two of them crianzas and one organic, made from the local rufete grape variety, accompanied by 100% acorn-fed Iberian pork loin, chorizo and salchichón, exclusive Amado Charra artisan goat's cheese, pure honey, local bread and olives according to season.
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 winery.
La Bodega Medieval is a real 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:
- Ticket adulto (+ 13 años): 35€/persona.
- Ticket niño (from 6 to 13 years): 17,50€/persona.
- Ticket infante (menos de 6 años): gratis.
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 3 wines made from rufete grapes, two of them crianzas and one certified organic.
- Tasting of organic EVOO and olives according to season.
- Tasting of acorn-fed Iberian cured meats and local bread.
- Tasting of Amado Charra artisan goat's cheese.
- Tasting of 100% pure honey and seasonal jams.
- 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.
Do not forget
Max. 15 persons
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
60 minutos
Booking conditions
- To secure the booking, the payment will be made in full via bizum or bank transfer after making the reservation directly with us through whatsApp, email, or phone call.
Cancellation policy
- To receive a full refund for the experience, you must cancel it at least 24 hours before it starts.
- If you cancel the experience less than 24 hours before it starts, the amount paid will not be refunded.
- No changes will be accepted if made less than 24 hours before the experience begins.
- The cut-off time is based on the local time of the place where the experience takes place.
- Partial cancellations (cancellation of any of the contracted places) will not be refunded.