Marbella Trip Overview
Away from the crowds, in a small group, you will enjoy a day trip to Gaucin and Manilva, accompanied by your own personal qualified, wine guide, where you will be immersed in the wine making processes and history of these interesting, local wines. Your wine guide, Nicky has a great knowledge of both the wines in the area, the wine history of the Ronda and Malaga region and personally knows the wine makers and vineyard owners that produce these characterful wines. You will get a unique insight into the winemaking process, local traditions and heritage.
You will be able to enjoy the wine tasting and tapas overlooking the vineyards and the sea, before being dropped back off at your accommodation on the Costa del Sol. A fabulous day out just 30 minutes inland from the Coast.
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* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Marbella, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marbella, Andalucia, Spain
Away from the crowds, in a small group, you will enjoy a day trip to Gaucin and Manilva, accompanied by your own personal qualified, wine guide, where you will be immersed in the wine making processes and history of these interesting, local wines. Your wine guide, Nicky has a great knowledge of both the wines in the area, the wine history of the Ronda and Malaga region and personally knows the wine makers and vineyard owners that produce these characterful wines. You will get a unique insight into the winemaking process, local traditions and heritage.
You will be able to enjoy the wine tasting and tapas overlooking the vineyards and the sea, before being dropped back off at your accommodation on the Costa del Sol. A fabulous day out just 30 minutes inland from the Coast.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Costa del Sol, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
You will be picked up at your accommodation on the Costa del Sol, in a 4WD Volkswagen Caravelle, and then leisurely driven inland to the picturesque, whitewashed Andalucian village of Gaucin, famous for its popularity amongst artists.
Stop At: Cezar Vinedos y Bodega S.L., Puerto del Negro, 29480 Gaucin Spain
You will visit this charming winery, founded by a Swede in 1980, called Karl Rickard Enkvist.
You will get to visit the winery and learn the wine making process in the hands of their local wine maker, José Cozar. With over 20 different styles of wine, including a range of red, white and rosé, you will be invited to enjoy a tasting of the wines, with local tapas and even get the chance to purchase the wines at the cellar door.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nilva, Calle del Doctor Alvarez Leiva n 2 (Next to Firemen Station), 29691, Manilva Spain
You will then be taken to Nilva winery, wine school and Museum, in Manilva. You will visit the small museum and learn about local traditions and heritage and the importance of the Moscatel grape in local raisin production prior to being used in wine making. You will then visit the vineyards and learn about the influence of terroir in their wines. Finally, you will be invited to enjoy a tasting of the wines, accompanied by local tapas, overlooking the vineyards, with the sea in the distance.
Duration: 2 hours
