From Cheese to Wine: A Unique Experience in Utiel-Requena
Enjoy an unforgettable experience that blends tradition, flavor, and nature in the heart of Utiel-Requena, a protected Designation of Origin renowned for its winemaking excellence and artisanal products.
Departing from Valencia, you’ll enjoy the perfect getaway to discover the true essence of this land: an artisanal cheese dairy and a family-run winery where you’ll create, taste, and experience the world of cheese and wine like never before.
First Stop: The Artisanal Cheese Dairy of Los Pedrones
In the picturesque village of Los Pedrones, you’ll step into a family-run cheese dairy managed by three brothers who craft, with passion and care, some of the finest artisanal cheeses in the region.
Their secret lies in the process: fresh milk from their own free-range goats and natural aging in caves, which gives their cheeses a unique and unmistakable flavor.
What does the cheese dairy experience include?
“Create Your Own Cheese” Workshop: Learn the complete process of making an artisanal cheese, guided by experts.
Guided visit to the caves: Discover how the natural aging process takes place, giving rise to their most intense flavors.
Cheese tasting: Sample 8 varieties of artisanal cheese paired with local wine and unlimited drinks.
Second Stop: Vera de Estenas Winery
The route continues to Vera de Estenas Winery, one of the most iconic wineries in the region. Set on a hill surrounded by vineyards and featuring a charming traditional farmhouse, this family-run winery—led by Edu—combines tradition and innovation to create exceptional-quality wines under the D.O. Utiel-Requena.
Stroll among century-old Bobal vines, discover their history, and learn how their most outstanding wines are made.
Enjoy 3 selected wines accompanied by an appetizer of local cured meats, in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
An experience of flavor, culture, and landscape
This tour is much more than a tasting: it’s a sensory immersion into the essence of Utiel-Requena, ideal for those seeking a gastronomic getaway near Valencia.
Experience the charm of the land, savor its most authentic products, and take home the memory of an unforgettable day.
Meeting point:
-NH Valencia Palace (at the hotel entrance)
-Serranos Towers (at the entrance to climb the stairs leading up to the towers)
-Av. del Profesor López Piñero 14 (in front of the City of Justice)
Minimum 4 people
Duration: 7 hours