Bodega Vera de Estenas
Spain
After the visits of the wineries, take a seat at a table specially prepared for you in the Vera de Estenas family winery. In this wonderful place, enjoy 5 tapas and a dessert accompanied by a bottle of wine (water, bread and coffee included).
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Bodega Vera de Estenas, a cornerstone of the Utiel-Requena wine region located approximately 70 kilometers west of the city of Valencia. As we stand here in this historic estate, we are engaging with a legacy that…
Listen in the app2The 9th-Century Caves — Moorish Foundations
Our exploration begins not at the winery itself, but beneath the Plaza de la Villa in the nearby town of Requena. Here, we carefully descend ancient, steep stone steps into a labyrinth of catacombs that date back to the 9th…
Listen in the app3The Bobal Vineyard — The Heart of the Region
Returning to the estate of Vera de Estenas, we walk out into the heart of the 43-hectare vineyard to find the Bobal grapes. Bobal is the indigenous grape of the Utiel-Requena region and constitutes the vast majority of its…
Listen in the app4International Varieties — Innovation in the Soil
While Bobal is the soul of the estate, Vera de Estenas is also a site of bold viticultural experimentation. As we walk toward the newer sections of the vineyard, we see rows of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. …
Listen in the app5The Production Hall — From Harvest to Fermentation
We now move from the sun-drenched vineyards into the cool, industrial heart of the winery: the production hall. This is where the transformation from fruit to wine takes place. …
Listen in the app6The Barrel Room — The Art of Aging
Descending slightly into the barrel room, we are greeted by the intoxicating scent of toasted oak and maturing wine. This is where the bodega's premium reds and some whites spend months, or even years, developing their complexity. …
Listen in the app7The 19th-Century Villa — A Cultural Home
Our final stop on the estate is the 19th-century villa that stands as the architectural centerpiece of Vera de Estenas. This building is more than just a house; it is a repository of the region's cultural history. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our visit to Bodega Vera de Estenas, I hope you have gained a comprehensive understanding of why this estate is so vital to the Spanish wine landscape. We have journeyed through time, from the 9th-century Moorish…
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What is Bodega Vera de Estenas?
Bodega Vera de Estenas is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.5471, -1.1842 |
| Last updated |