PRIVATE WINE TOURS FROM MADRID
Private Top wine tours from Madrid - Since 2010
Local wine experts based in Madrid since 2010. Hotel pick-up, small private groups (up to 7) and family-run wineries in Ribera del Duero, Toledo, Segovia and Madrid’s own vineyards.
Our Madrid wine tours run as private tours. For many years we have been working with excellent local wine producers that share our passion for wine country. We cultivate relationships with our partner wineries. Our tours, like their fine wines, reflect terroir and personality.
Escape the bustling city of Madrid and immerse yourself in wine culture near Spain´s capital. Our carefully curated Madrid private wine tours take you to family-owned wineries where you will enjoy an intimate atmosphere. Beautiful vineyards, excellent wines and expert guides ensure you will enjoy an authentic and exclusive experience. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a curious traveler, our Madrid wine tours are tailored to suit your taste and interests.
Our private wine tours from Madrid
Six private tours, all in English and all from your hotel door, grouped by the kind of day you're after. Each one has a line on why we'd choose it.
Chinchón · Vinos de Madrid
Private wine tour from Madrid to Chinchón
Full day · 2 wineries · 6 wines · Lunch at the estate
The one I'd pick for a first taste of Spanish wine country, close to Madrid.
Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero wine tour from Madrid
Full day · 3 wineries · Lunch with wine
For red wine lovers: the cellars, the families and the grape that made Ribera famous.
Toledo · La Mancha
Toledo wine tour from Madrid, with Consuegra's windmills
Full day · 3 monuments · Windmills · 1 family winery · Lunch
Toledo in the morning, Don Quixote's windmills at lunch, a family winery to finish.
Segovia · La Granja
Segovia wine tour from Madrid, with La Granja's gardens
Full day · 4 sights · 3 wines · Suckling pig lunch in a monastery
Inspired by my grandfather's escapadas to Segovia for roast suckling pig.
Ribera's Golden Mile
Luxury Ribera del Duero wine tour from Madrid
Full day · 2 top wineries · 4x4 vineyard tour · Lunch in an old mill
The day I'd choose to see the stretch of the Duero where Spain's most famous wines are made.
Ribera del Duero · Rioja
Madrid to Rioja wine tour, via Ribera del Duero
3 days, 2 nights · 5 wineries · 2 hotels · Lunch at Marqués de Riscal
The trip I'd plan for a friend who loves red wine and has three days to spare.
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Ribera del Duero is situated in Northern Spain on a plateau (2300ft above sea level) and is made of four provinces: Segovia, Valladolid, Burgos, and Soria. The region is a part of Spain´s Designation of Origin (Denominación de Origen) – a regulatory system that ensures that wines produced to follow a strict set of rules. You might be asking yourself, will I only see vineyard after vineyard whilst having a tour of Ribera del Duero? The answer is quite straightforward: no. Even though there are 300 wineries scattered around Ribera del Duero, you will find castles, Islamic watchtowers, monuments, fortresses, monasteries, museums and much more than exhibits the region’s rich heritage of the Moors and Christians. A wine tour of Ribera del Duero will involve learning about the region´s history whilst visiting noteworthy historical sites on your way around.
As the heart of Spain and the capital of its kingdom, Madrid has been intricately woven into the fabric of Spanish wine culture for centuries. Historically, the city’s close ties to the monarchy and nobility meant that wine was more commonly found in the lavish halls of the royal court than in the vineyards surrounding the city. Just as in the grand courts of Europe, wine became a symbol of status and celebration at royal banquets, flowing generously at the tables of kings, noble families, and foreign dignitaries. Yet, Madrid’s relationship with wine was not confined to the royal court.
The rise of Madrid as a bustling hub of commerce and culture brought wine to the streets and taverns of the city, making it an integral part of everyday life. One can easily imagine the lively atmosphere of 17th and 18th-century Madrid, where countless taverns, inns, and modest wine bars lined the narrow, cobblestone streets. Here, wine—often of humble quality—was served generously and continuously to the city’s residents, merchants, and travelers alike. These establishments became places of social exchange and festivity, where the common folk and travelers found solace in hearty pours of local wines, creating a lively and sometimes raucous urban culture.
In literature, authors such as Arturo Pérez-Reverte have vividly captured the essence of this wine-consuming city. Through his evocative descriptions of Madrid during the Enlightenment in the 18th century, Pérez-Reverte breathes life into the vibrant streets and taverns of the city. His novels serve as a window into a Madrid where wine was consumed in abundance, filling the cups of both high society and the common man. In the backdrop of the era’s intellectual awakening, wine remained a constant companion, linking tradition with the changing currents of culture.
By the 18th century, wine was no longer just an elite indulgence; it was a defining feature of everyday life in Madrid. The city’s taverns—places of conversation, camaraderie, and occasionally spirited debate—helped shape the character of Madrid as a place where wine was an essential part of both social gatherings and the identity of the capital. Whether in the form of refined offerings at courtly banquets or simple wines served to travelers and locals, wine became the lifeblood of Madrid’s thriving urban culture.
Today, the legacy of that wine culture endures, as modern-day Madrid continues to be a city where wine is celebrated—from high-end restaurants to traditional taverns that have withstood the test of time
Madrid does indeed have a fine selection of local wines produced at wineries located not too far out of the city. And in case you were wondering, Madrid does in-fact have its own Designation of Origin (D.O) since 1990. But where are all the vineyards located? There are 3 sub-zones around the D.O Madrid: San Martin, Navalcarnero and Arganda. There are roughly 42 wineries near Madrid that can be reached easily by public transport, however only half of them belong to the D.O. It is the Arganda zone, located south-east of Madrid that has the greatest wine production rate and Navalcarnero, situated south-west of the city that has the least. Each sub-zone specializes in different types of wines, using different grape varieties that are permitted by the regulatory council. Despite producing some fantastic wines that are indescribably satisfying to drink, one can say that the D.O Madrid isn´t as well-known as it should be (even to some locals). Just like many wine regions around Spain, as Ribera del Duero for instance, there is a good mix of traditional and modern wineries near Madrid which makes visiting them exciting.
Back in 1914 vines in Madrid were badly affected by Phylloxera which made growers change their methods – especially the types of grapes being used. Foreign grape varieties were introduced and are still being used in the wineries near Madrid today. Wine production in Madrid was also affected in the 1970s due to the financial crisis which caused consumption to fall drastically, however gradually picked up during the formation of the D.O. As of today, consumption of table wines in Spain is dropping, yet increasing for expensive, good-quality wines.
We could start off by talking about Madrid´s most famous dish: Cocido. If you are a strew-lover, you will definitely find this dish delightful. It consists of chickpea, carrots, potatoes, turnips, cabbage, pork belly, chicken, chorizo, Morcilla (Blood sausage meat mixed with rice) and even jamon (cured ham). As you can see, this plate is a mixture of everything important in Spanish gastronomy, thus making it exemplary of our country´s cuisine. Typically, you are served a noodle soup before starting with the Cocido as a main course. It is believed that Cocido was created in the Middle Ages, originally Kosher (without pork) as it was a common Jewish dish eaten during Shabbat. Due to growing anti-Semitism in the 16th century, Cocido evolved and other meats like pork and chorizo became a part of this dish. Want to know something else interesting about this dish? All the ingredients have to be served individually on the plate and not mixed all together as shown in the picture below. Similar to La Mancha, the town of Chinchón (located 50km from Madrid) is renowned for its garlics and also its anise! Naturally, as we are in Spain, you will find other traditional food in Madrid restaurants such as tortilla (potato omelette), Patatas bravas and Paella (Valencia´s speciality).
Madrid´s climate is Continental which means: dry summers & cold winters. The warmest months of the year are June, July and August with maximum temperatures reaching 33 °C. On the other hand, the coldest months in Madrid are December & January with temperatures potentially dropping just below 0 °C (in the night) with Snowfall occurring occasionally. The average annual rainfall in Madrid is approximately 440mm with November being the rainiest month. But don´t let this discourage you – there is still a lot of sun during the winter, making Madrid a fantastic place to visit all year round. The months with the most pleasant weather (where it´s not too cold or hot) are May, June, September and even October.