Known as the ‘Kingdom of the Monastrell’ because this is the predominant grape, the Region of Murcia is a land of wine; and to explore it, the ‘Wine Bus’ has been re-launched with excursions to its three wine routes: Yecla, Bullas and Jumilla.
Tastings, guided tours, walks among the vineyards, meals with food and wine pairing… are the activities that can be done within these getaways that combine culture, gastronomy of 1,001 flavours in the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2021 and wine tourism.
These routes, which will be held on 2, 16 and 30 October; 13 and 27 November; and 4 December, include transport, official guide and travel assistance insurance.
Take the opportunity to enjoy the wine culture offered by the Region of Murcia, a land where vineyards are cultivated and where white, red and rosé wines rich in nuances are created and which are enjoying increasing prestige among the public all over the world.
Bullas
In Bullas, wine is the ultimate expression that defines and fills with pride a town that has been devoted to the care of the vine since its roots. An artisan work that has matured over time and that its people pamper with care in the hope of obtaining a rich reward: wines with body, with character, that last not only on the palate but also in the memory.
Visit 1 – Saturday 16 October 2021
Guided visit to the Wine Museum of Bullas.
Tour through the vineyards of the Aceniche Valley, at an altitude of 850 metres above sea level.
Guided visit to Bodega Balcona, with wine tasting.
Lunch at Asador del Noroeste Restaurant.
Guided visit to the Don Pepe House-Museum, a journey through time to discover the stately atmosphere of the late 19th century.
Visit to the Aula de Arqueología de Bullas (optional).
Visit 2 – Saturday 4 December 2021
Guided visit to the Wine Museum of Bullas.
Tour through the vineyards of Venta del Pino.
Guided visit to Bodegas Lavia, with wine tasting.
Lunch at Café Casino Restaurant in Cehegín.
Guided tour of the historic centre of Cehegín.
Visit to the Wine School (former cellar and granary of the Order of Santiago, 16th century).
Departures from Cartagena: Hotel Alfonso XIII at 8.00 am.
Departures from Murcia: Plaza Circular, in front of Mercadona at 9.00 am.
Jumilla
Jumilla will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture, tradition and customs of a wine-producing region with deep roots. Stroll through its vineyards, visit its numerous wineries and learn about the winemaking process step by step. Stay in a rural setting, sample the local gastronomy… not forgetting the opportunity to discover the historical, cultural and natural heritage on offer to visitors.
Visit 1 – Saturday 30 October 2021
Guided tour of the historic quarter of Jumilla, declared a ‘Conjunto Histórico Artístico’.
Visit to Jumilla Castle. (Optional)
Visit to Madrid Romero winery, with wine tasting.
Lunch at Casa Sebastián.
Visit 2 – Saturday 27 November 2021
Guided tour of the historic centre of Jumilla.
Visit to Jumilla Castle. (Optional)
Visit to Viña Elena Winery with wine tasting.
Lunch at La Macarena Restaurant.
Departures from Cartagena: Hotel Alfonso XIII at 8.00 am.
Departures from Murcia: Plaza Circular, in front of Mercadona at 9.00 am.
Yecla
Tasting the wines of the Yecla Designation of Origin is an experience in itself, an adventure that takes us back to the origins of a land like Yecla, which has its roots in the winemaking tradition. Its wines have a rigorous and at the same time creative character, whose essence allows us to discover noble, complex and rich nuances in the glass.
Visit 1 – Saturday 2 October 2021
Guided tour of the historic centre of Yecla.
Guided tour of the Roman site of Fuente del Pinar, where there is a Roman winery dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD.
Guided visit to Bodegas La Purísima with tasting of 2 wines.
Lunch with wine pairing of D.O. Yecla wines, at Candilejas Restaurant.
Visit 2 – Saturday 13 November 2021
Guided tour of the historic centre of Yecla.
Guided tour of the Roman archaeological site of Fuente del Pinar, where there is a Roman winery dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD.
Guided visit to Bodegas Castaño, with tasting of 2 wines.
Lunch-wine pairing of D.O. Yecla wines, at Peña Taurina Restaurant.
Departures from Cartagena: Hotel Alfonso XIII at 8.00 am.
Departures from Murcia: Plaza Circular, in front of Mercadona at 9.00 am.
More information at https://www.murciaturistica.es/es/bus_enoturistico/