Exploring Ribeiro: Wine Tour & Scenic Nature Trail in Galicia´s Oldest Wine Region
Camino do Ribeiro wine country
Walking the vineyard trails of O Ribeiro
Beade Church in the vineyards
Vineyards of O Ribeiro Wine Country
Views of O Ribeiro Wine Country
Fortified Castle of Ribadavia
Jewish Quarter of Ribadavia
Grapes in O Ribeiro Wine Country
Galicia Wine Museum Cellar
Ribadavia Castle
Streets of Ribadavia
Old Jewish quarter in Ribadavia
View of Ribadavia
Cellar of Galicia Wine Museum
Jewish house in Ribadavia
Entrance way of Ribadavia
Tasting with Antonio at Boas Vides
Wine tasting at Boas Vides
Barrel Tastings with Antonio Míguez Amil Boas Vides
Tasting in Antonio´s Cellar in Ribadaiva
Toasted wines of Antonio Míguez Amil Boas Vides
Adega Cuñas Davia Winery
Barrels at Adega Cuñas Davia
Ribeiro Wine Cellar doors
old wine cellar lagar press
Walking in the vineyards of Cuñas Davia
Vineyards of Cuñas Davia
Vats at Cuñas Davia
Ribeiro Wine Country Vines
Alberto, owner at Adegas Cuñas Davia
Wines tasted at Adegas Cuñas Davia
Wine tasting at Adegas Cuñas Davia
Pairing with food at Adegas Cuñas Davia
Seafood and Wine at Adegas Cuñas Davia
Lunch at Adegas Cuñas Davia
Ribeiro Wine Country views
Galicia Wine Museum old press room
underground cellars at Galicia Wine Museum
Walking the Wine Country Trails of Ribiero
Camiño do Viño in Ribeiro Wine Countrry
Full Day (Duration: 8hrs approx.)
Vigo
Price from: 259.00 euros
- On this Ribeiro Wine Tour taste amazing hard-to-find wines!
- Slow-paced walking along nature trails.
- Visit the historic Adegas (Wineries) with wine-tasting.
- Savor locally-grown and traditional prepared specialties of the region.
General Overview
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Introduction
The Ribeiro Wine Tour is a perfect adventure for all nature & wine lovers!
Our wine tour starts in Ribadavia, the heart of the Ribeiro Wine Region, a quaint wine town holding the secrets of an intriguing Jewish Heritage past that you will learn about on this walking tour. Ribadavia is located in Galicia, Spain in the south-eastern part of Galicia in the province of Ourense. It is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery laying at the confluence of the rivers Avia and Miño. A perfect balance of wine tourism and nature for those who are looking to enjoy a slow-paced walking wine tour experience. On this wine tour, you will discover the region´s rich gastronomy, splendid wines, and beautiful nature trails. In the Ribeiro wine region, you will find other small wine towns like; Arnoia, Beade, Boborás, Carballeda de Avia, Carballiño, Castrelo de Miño, Cenlle, Cortegada, Leiro, Punxín, Ourense, Ribadavia, San Amaro and Toén.
What are you going to See & Taste while exploring with our Food & Wine Expert Guide?
On this Ribeiro Wine Tour, a Food & Wine Expert will guide you thru the land of Ribeiro exploring the historical medieval-style town of Ribadavia. This town has an interesting Jewish quarter established in the 11th century and is part of Spain´s Sephardic routes.
Ribadavia is widely known for its well-preserved monuments such as the fortified castle of Ribadavia, Santiago´s church of the 12th century, amongst other important historic landmarks. On this tour, you will immerse into the local culture and natural surroundings, visiting hundred-year-old villas with Baroque-Romanesque styled beautiful churches, passing through breathtaking scenery with oak trees, chestnut trees, and pines worth slowing down just to admire!
A Region offering amazing Nature, Wine and Food, an excellent combination!
Follow the food, wine, and natural vineyard trails of O Ribeiro, walking through tiny vineyard plots owned by "colleiteiros" (small local growers and winemakers) growing local grape varieties making delicious signature small-batch wines, a must-see highlight when visiting this wine region.
The Ribeiro wine region has been cultivated for over a thousand-years with Torrontés, Loureira, Godello, Albariño and Treixadura grapes, this last variety stands out as the favourite of Ribeiro. The Ribeiro D.O. (Designation of Origin or Appellation of Origin) is the oldest wine-producing area in Galicia.
On The Ribeiro Wine Tour, you will enjoy selected winery visits and wine tastings savouring the whites and reds that The Ribeiro Wine Region has to offer.
Day by day itinerary
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- In the morning meet your private English-Speaking Food & Wine Expert Guide in the lobby of your hotel in Vigo or Santiago de Compostela or pick up from the cruise ship port in Vigo.
- Transfer by highway to Ribadavia.
- We walk through the historic center, of Ribadavia, the capital of O Ribeiro wine country, where they have an annual festival "Festa da Istoria".
- Learn about the Jewish influence of this wine town, and then we will have the opportunity to taste toasted wines with a very special winemaker Antonio Míguez Amil Boas Vides. He has a small winery where he makes very selective wines.
- Then enjoy a slow-paced walk along the Camino del Vino wine trails of O Ribeiro Wine Country. (NOTE: The duration of walking can be from 5 to 10km ./ 3.12 to 6.21mi. approx. with some stops along the way for photos, winery visits, etc.. we can adapt the amount of walking during the day depending on how much you would like to walk.)
- Along our nature walk, you will explore the historic villages and visit a small wine-producing Adega in the D.O. Ribeiro.
- The second winery would be with Alberto, owner and winemaker at Adegas Cuñas Davia, a micro-winery that makes white and red wines from the area, as well as liqueurs.
- We will be treated to a special tasting menu lunch at the winery.
- In the afternoon, we visit the Museo do Viño de Galicia (Wine Museum of Galicia)
- After that, drop off in Santiago de Compostela or Vigo, where you started the tour, and the final goodbye from our Food & Wine Expert Guide.
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Included
- Transportation in Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Sprinter Minivan with driver (NOTE: Or larger Minibus, depending on group size, see Transportation section)
- Expert guide in the gastronomy and wines of Galicia
- (L): Lunch consists of a tasting menu of various dishes and wines.
- 2 visits and tastings in selected Adegas (wineries) as mentioned in the itinerary. (NOTE: It would be extra if you want to visit 3 or more wineries)
- Galician Wine Museum with information on Galician viticulture.
- Local Taxes.
Important Notes:
- There is no dress code, but we recommend comfortable walking shoes.
- Outside of the summer months, there are rainy days so a rain jacket would be recommended when not during summer. We will let you know the weather conditions a few days before the tour start date.
- Please advise if you have any restrictions regarding types of food due to allergies, diet, or religious reasons. This must be included in the comments when you make the booking of this tour.
Excluded
- Any food and drinks not specified in what´s included.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities/Tips to your guide and driver.
Pick up
- Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela city centre hotels or apartment pick-ups
- Vigo Cruise Ship port pick-ups right at your cruise ship
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Airport
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Train Station
- Other pick-up locations are available on request from the surrounding towns of Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela
Drop off
- Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela city centre hotels or apartment drop offs
- Vigo Cruise Ship port pick-ups right at your cruise ship
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Airport
- Vigo or Santiago de Compostela Train Station
- Other drop off locations are available on request from the surrounding towns of Vigo, Baiona or Santiago de Compostela
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations that are made in writing more than 72hrs before the start time will be refunded fully.
- Cancellations 72hrs or less are 100% non-refundable.
- In the case of unforeseen weather circumstances, we will alter the trail walk to explore more the village of Ribadavia.
- If the weather is too bad to operate the tour we will suggest another day to do the tour, or refund what has been paid.
Lodging
Transport
NOTE: Larger group sizes will be in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 19-seater vehicle. Or similar type vehicles changing depending on the group size.
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