Tour of the Wineries in Jerez

Jerez de la Frontera is the largest city in the province of Cadiz and is also home to one of the world’s most famous designations of origin, “Jerez – Xérès – Sherry“. It is home to the Sherry Regulatory Council, which also has two other quite important and well-known denominations of origin such as “Manzanilla – Sanlucar de Barrameda” and “Vinagre de Jerez”.

Jerez’s relationship with wine is more than 3000 years old, as there are documents from the first century BC that accredit the Phoenicians as the ones who brought the first vines here, coinciding with the foundation of Gades, the current Cadiz.

In this Tour of the Wineries in Jerez we will know one of the main wineries of the city, Gonzalez Byass, also known by many as “Tio Pepe”. Founded in 1835, the winery is located in the heart of Jerez, next to the Cathedral and the Alcazar, making it one of the points of reference for visitors.

During the hour and a half tour, and accompanied by an official local guide, we will get to know the different parts of the beautiful and historical site where the winery is located. Its gardens and halls now host a multitude of events that take place in Jerez such as congresses, weddings or communions.

As we go through the different rooms where the casks are stored, we will learn about the process of making the different wines that are produced, with its unique system in the world of “solera and criadera”, and of course, to complete the visit we can enjoy a tasting of the most representative wines of this authentic cathedral of wine in Jerez. Let’s enjoy!

Remember that if you need transportation to get to the wineries you can contact us so that we can make the arrangements and pick you up wherever you want.