We went out of season, so there was not a tourist in sight neither in the surrounding villages nor…read moreat the winery. It was well worth it, as we received a very detailed tour from Alicia in English (my wife's Spanish lacks understanding of technicalities like winemaking processes) and had the tasting room all to ourselves with brief visits from one of the owners, Don Javier and the friendly waitress. Be sure to "splurge" on the 25-euro "wine, tapas and tour" option. By far the best food offering of all the wineries we toured. The Malleolus is their reserve version - make sure you try it. We purchased their high-end Valderramiro line which we are excited to open at back home in the States. Their Emilio Moro line is a nice wine that, for the domestic price, is a good everyday drinking option. Book your tours on their website in advance, especially if you need English guides.

We had an excellent visit to Bodegas Emilio Moro. I found the tour very illustrative as they…read morewalked us in detail as to the route the grape follows from the fields until becoming wine. Very didactive, and enjoyable experience. Then we were hosted to an excellent menu where we tried four different types of wines. All of them excellent, and even better after the corresponding explanations. Overall a great experience that I would highly recommend to any wine enthusiast. Good luck!

Lets be real! This place rocks. The food is excellent. Croquetas with cheese and jamon serrano. Red…read morepeppers stuffed with oxtail. White asparagus. Wow. Please visit this place, you will love it.

My wife and I were so fortunate to visit bodega Sarmentero today. We were greeted by the owners…read morewho were kind enough to have an interpreter throughout our stay. This is a family, boutique bodega. The wines are Tempranillo and very good. I would recommend visiting this bodega. I've been to many large wineries but the intimacy and personal interactiveness you get here is sure worth it. Sarmentero has a great tasting room and their pricing is very good

Wonderful family owned Bodega. What a treat versus the monster wineries. Highly recommend.read more

What a classy place. I love the elegance here. The wines are fantastic. Simply put, if you are ever…read morein this part of the world, you must stop and enjoy it here.

Large winery, we stopped by on our way to the wine route at Arranda. The place was packed. Did the…read moretasting which comes with a small tapas, decor was beautiful and they also have an area for reserved dinning only. Wine was excellent

We visited during the very slow season, so did not see lush vineyards. But even with dry vines, the…read morelocation of Legaris is stunning, with mountains and castles in the distance. The contemporary architecture makes it a standout in a region with mostly traditional-looking "bodegas." It was explained that the building was designed so that windows and terraces looked out onto particular features of the landscape - the architect was successful in this endeavor. There were only 2 of us during the entire visit, which was fine by us. Either way, the facility is on the smaller side which allows for the tour to be just right in length. Our guide, Belén, was knowledgeable - also warmly talkative in the typical Madrilenean style (though this is Castile, we learned she hails from the capital). You must book in advance especially during peak season, and make sure you are explicit about language preference. I wish the U.S. had a much larger duty-free allowance for booze. Legaris's "roble," or young red, was among the best everyday bottles I've tasted at a winery, and at around 6 euros, I'd have taken enough home to last us a year's worth of family dinners. The standout was the Calmo label, which is a superb wine. Belén nailed it when she said it was great for those looking for alcohol to sip that wasn't an actual spirit. I'd have taken more home, but we don't have great wine storage. Their verdejo (white wine) was quite nice as well. Legaris a young winery, and it seems they are looking to experiment in the next couple of years with special editions. I'm looking forward to it. SPECIAL NOTE: Spain's wine regions are experiencing the worst weather conditions in decades as of this review, as are other parts of Europe. Wine production will likely fall, so enjoy whatever you can get your hands on in the next couple of years. Also, keep Mother Earth in mind in all your activities as they have attributed this weather catastrophe to climate change.

During our too short stay in the Ribera del Duero wine County, we stayed at the Hotel Convento Las…read moreClaras. We knew we were in good hands when at check in we were invited to pour ourselves some wine from the nearby table. Just what the Doctor ordered after a long drive from Madrid and Segovia! The wine was Vega Real. As it's hard to drink too much wine on an empty stomach, Gayle and I decided to have Lunch at the Hotel. Our meal was excellent and Gayle is still raving about the salad (and everything else we enjoyed). Our Vega Real Reserva went very well with our choices. The check came and as a bonus, we received a small bottle of Vega Real to take with us. I can't remember if we drank it up in the room or the next day in Santillana del Mar, but we certainly enjoyed it. OK, I'm smart enough to guess that there's some economic arrangement between the Hotel and the Winery. However, this is Ribera del Duero Wine Country and we weren't complaining! And Thank You very much for the Hospitality.

Had never been to a vineyard before I visited Yllera. It was a great day out, though a bit of a…read moredistance to travel from where we were staying in Madrid. Got to see wine production as it happened. Guided tour was marvellous and the caves/ cellars atmospheric. A plentiful wine tasting of the most sumptuous wines along with cheeses/ crackers was included. After this our trip ended with a delicious meal and even more fine wine in the Yllera restaurant! Days out just don't get any better!