Excursión a la fábrica de quesos y bodega de Requena

Everything you should know

Visit an authentic cheese factory and a rural winery in the unique landscape of Requena and enjoy a complete house of artisan cheeses and wines of denomination of origin. Cheese and wine, two typical products of our land that achieve the perfect harmony. The province of Utiel-Requena is a protected designation of origin area for its wines, of which the Bobal variety stands out, unique in the world and with a long history. You will start knowing in depth the process of making artisan cheeses tasting the unique product of these lands. In the charming little village of Los Pedrones, you will discover a very authentic cheese factory, a family business run by three brothers who share a single passion: to make the best cheese in the world. To create cheeses with mastery, they learned the art of making goat cheese in the north of Spain, a delicious variety that they now preserve in peculiar caves that provide the perfect temperature and unique properties to these creations. These cheeses, of great flavor and texture, are handmade with top quality fresh goat's milk from their goats, which are located in a peaceful natural environment. On this excursion, you will enjoy a cheese making workshop, visit the impressive caves and learn about the cheeses and the cheese making process. Afterwards, you will be able to taste them in a guided tasting where you will try eight varieties of cheese with a drink included. At the end of the experience in the cheese factory, we will go to the Vera de Estenas Winery, where you will tour the vineyards and learn how they make their wine, to finish with a guided wine tasting accompanied by an aperitif. This is a family winery that has been passed down from generation to generation, currently managed by Edu, and is located in a dream setting with a picturesque farmhouse that sits atop a hill and surrounded by beautiful vineyards. This excursion is perfect for everyone, including families. The cheese workshop is dynamic, informative and fun and the winery has beautiful gardens where children can investigate and play while parents do the wine tasting. In addition, you can inquire about the possibility of taking this tour privately. Enjoy a unique experience for all your senses with this unique gastronomic experience.

Itinerary

• 08:30: pick up.
• Visit to Los Pedrones cheese factory:
• Workshop 'Create your own cheese'.
• Visit the caves and explanation of the cheeses and their manufacturing process.
• Guided tasting with 8 different cheeses and unlimited drinks.
• Visit to Vera de Estenas Winery.
• Visit to the vineyards and the winery.
• Guided tasting of 3 wines with an aperitif of local sausages.

Included

• Transfers. Guided visit to the cheese factory of Los Pedrones, with access to the caves and guided tasting of eight varieties of cheese with drink. Guided visit to the Vera de Estenas winery, the vineyards, and wine tasting with aperitif.

What to bring

• Confortable shoes