From the vineyard to wine weekend

But how do they turn the simplest of grapes into a vintage wine? The answer is simple...very carefully. This is your opportunity to find out at first hand how it is done and furthermore actually do it yourself!
The morning after your arrival you will be taken to a private family owned vineyard only 45 minutes outside the city. Marcel, a wine maker, oenologist and the head of the family, will receive you. Marcel will take you on a journey you will never forget. You will learn about all of the elements which contribute to the quality of the wines from the climate to the type of soil used for optimum crops.
Your host will also take you on a short tour of the winery where he will show you the family’s history, ending in the actual heart of the winery called “la bodega”. This is where the wine sits in tanks and barrels during the fermentation period. You will get to try your hand at evaluating the “coupage” of the wines directly from the barrels. This amazing experience ends with a wine tasting session in one the private halls of the winery where your host will take you through the motions of a professional tasting of his wines. By the end of the experience you will have more knowledge and appreciation for wine than ever before.