Guided tour of a winery and vineyards with a tasting of five DO Empordà wines in Girona
Highlights
- Visit an organic winery and admire its vineyards on the mountain slopes overlooking the Empordà valley
- In Vilamaniscle, sample five award-winning wines with the Empordà Designation of Origin (D.O.), in a perfect pairing of power and freshness
- Learn first-hand from the winegrower in an intimate and hands-on experience lasting up to 1.5 hours
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Full description
Did you know that in the Empordà Designation of Origin there are still vineyards planted on slopes so steep that machinery cannot access them? Here, the land is worked by hand.
Enjoy a wine tourism experience lasting between one and a half and two hours at a winery in Vilamaniscle, Alt Empordà. You’ll travel by car with the winegrower himself up to the mountain plots to take in the view of the valley and the Sierra de l’Albera, gain an insight into the traditional winemaking process and take part in a guided tasting of five organic wines with the Empordà Designation of Origin (D. O. Empordà, which have won awards such as the Vinari d’Or.
What we will do
We’ll meet at the time specified in your booking at the meeting point in Vilamaniscle, a village in the Alt Empordà where the peaceful atmosphere invites you to leave your worries behind straight away. There, the winegrower himself will be on hand to welcome us, ready to share the living history of an estate that has learnt to coexist with the most untamed terrain.
We’ll get into our cars and drive just one kilometre uphill along the slopes of the Sierra de l’Albera until we reach a viewpoint offering spectacular views of the vineyards at the Mas Pòlit estate and the entire Empordà valley. We’ll take half an hour to take in the scenery at our own pace whilst our host explains how the stony soil, the steep slopes and the Mediterranean climate shape the character and concentration of his grapes.
Back down below, we’ll head into the winery to tour the facilities and see first-hand how the traditional winemaking process works, uncovering the secrets behind each of their bottles.
To round off the experience, we’ll sit down to taste five of their organic wines with the Empordà Designation of Origin. If the weather’s on our side, we’ll stay outside and enjoy the terrace; if the wind picks up, we’ll settle into the indoor tasting area. Glass in hand, we’ll discover aromas, nuances and interesting facts explained directly by the person who tends the vines, bringing the experience to a close after a total duration of one and a half to two hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for all ages. No prior knowledge is required.
The wine tasting is exclusively for those aged 18 and over. Under-18s are welcome free of charge when accompanied by an adult (they will be offered water instead; please let us know they will be attending when you book) .
The winery’s facilities have an access ramp, so the activity is suitable for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.
Dogsare permitted, although for hygiene reasons they are not allowed inside the winery.
Other information
The activity is available all year round. The usual start times are 11. 00 and 15. 30, whilst during the summer months the tours are rescheduled to 18. 00 and 19. 00 to avoid the hottest part of the day.
It takes place in a shared format with a small group of between 2 and 10 participants to ensure a personalised experience. If you book for a group of 10 people, the experience will be exclusive and private for your group.
There is free parking at the meeting point. We recommend travelling by car or taxi, as there are no regular bus services in the area.
Recommended clothing
Comfortable footwear
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Vilamaniscle, Girona
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
