Alicante: Historic Winery Guided Tour + Wine Tasting / Private Transportation

A 1707 winery, organic wine made in small batches, and a preserved house once owned by the Marquises of La Romana make this more than a quick tasting stop. You’ll see the vineyard, fermentation rooms, old tools, and 18th-century furnishings before tasting three wines with simple local snacks.

I like the private BMW transport, especially for a short trip out of Alicante, and I like that the winery still combines old methods with modern technology. Driver-guide Igor has also proved a calm, helpful escort, with some excursions including extra time in Novelda or a visit to a sanctuary church.

The main consideration is the tour’s short length. The winery visit itself lasts about 80 minutes, so this suits you if you want a focused introduction rather than a full day among several vineyards. The old house and restaurant are not wheelchair accessible, and lunch costs extra.

Key points to know before booking

• The winery dates to 1707: You’ll visit an old house connected to the Marquises of La Romana, with preserved furniture, household objects, and wine-making tools.
• Three wines are included: The tasting covers a white, rosé, and red wine, served with bread sticks, olives, and a tapa.
• Transport is by car, not bus: Pickup is available from selected hotels and locations in Alicante and Elche, with a comfortable BMW used for groups of up to four.
• The wines are organic and limited: You will not find these bottles in ordinary supermarkets, which gives the tasting a more local, small-scale feel.
• Igor may add local context: His driving and help around the Alicante area have been especially praised, with some excursions including a stop in Novelda.
• Lunch is optional: You can reserve a table at the winery restaurant for 30 euros, with food paid separately.

A 1707 winery with a working purpose

Many winery visits are really restaurant visits with a few barrels placed nearby. This one has a more useful balance. You begin among the vines, then move into the production rooms and fermentation area, and finish with the wines in your glass.

The winery was founded in 1707, and its age matters because the visit is not only about architecture. The family still makes wine here, using older farming and production traditions alongside modern technology. You get to see how those two approaches fit together instead of hearing a long talk about the past and never seeing the working side.

The wines are organic and made in limited quantities. That does not automatically mean you will like every bottle, of course, but it does explain why you will not see them lining supermarket shelves in Alicante. The tasting gives you a chance to try something tied to this particular property rather than a widely distributed Spanish label.

I would think of this as a small producer visit, not a grand wine estate. That is part of the appeal. You are seeing a place where the scale is limited and the wine has a clear connection to the surrounding land and farming methods.

Leaving Alicante in a private BMW

The experience begins with pickup from one of several listed locations, including Meliá Alicante, Hotel Boutique Calas de Alicante, B&B HOTEL Elche, Reyes Católicos Premium Beach, The Outlet Stores Alicante, and Hotel Travelodge Alicante Puerto.

The car is one of the tour’s strongest practical features. You are not being loaded onto a large coach or sent to find an out-of-town meeting point. The provider sends the vehicle’s make and registration number before pickup, which is useful in a busy hotel area.

The advertised arrangement is a private BMW for a maximum of four people. The activity is also described as a small group experience with up to 15 participants, so I would confirm the exact vehicle setup if your party is larger than four. For a couple or a small family group, the car offers a much more personal ride than a standard winery bus.

Your driver can speak English, Spanish, Romanian, and Russian. The listed live tour languages are English, Spanish, and Russian. Igor has received particularly strong praise for being on time, calm, helpful, and careful on the road. One especially nice touch is that he may share information about the Alicante area during the drive, rather than treating the transfer as dead time.

Some outings have included extra time in Novelda or a visit to a sanctuary church. That is not presented as a guaranteed part of every departure, so consider it a possible bonus rather than something to plan around.

Walking the vineyard and learning how the grapes grow

At the winery, the tour starts outdoors in the vineyard. This gives you the right context before you enter the production rooms. You learn about the grape varieties used there, Mediterranean farming, and the methods used to grow the vines.

The farming discussion is valuable because Mediterranean wine-making is shaped by hot, dry conditions. The tour explains the local approach as practiced at this winery, rather than giving you a broad classroom lecture on all of Spain. You see where the grapes begin their journey and get a better sense of why organic production takes care and limited output.

The vineyard visit is guided, not a free wander through the rows. That keeps the 80-minute winery visit moving, though it also means you will not have unlimited time for photographs or a long walk around the property. If you want a leisurely country outing, the schedule may feel brisk. If you want the basic story of grape to bottle, it is well timed.

Wear comfortable shoes. The information provided does not promise completely level walking, and a winery visit can include outdoor surfaces and production areas. Wheelchair users should choose another activity because this experience is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Inside the fermentation and production rooms

After the vineyard, a professional guide takes you through the production facilities and wine fermentation room. This is where the visit becomes more than a scenic stop.

You can connect the grape-growing explanation with the actual stages of wine production. The winery uses ancient traditions together with modern technology, so you get two points of reference: older tools and working habits preserved on the property, and current equipment used to make the wine today.

The fermentation room is likely to interest you most if you want to understand what happens between harvest and tasting. The tour does not simply place a bottle in front of you and call it local wine. It shows the rooms and methods behind the bottle, then lets you taste the results.

Because the tour is short, do not expect a full technical course in viticulture. The strength here is the clear sequence: vineyard, production rooms, historic house, then tasting. I find that order easier to follow than a tasting offered before you know where the wine comes from.

The old house of the Marquises of La Romana

The winery also includes historic rooms from an old 1707 house associated with the Marquises of La Romana. Preserved 18th-century furniture, household items, and wine-making tools give the visit a second layer.

You are not only touring a place that produces wine. You are seeing how the property functioned as a home and working estate. The household objects help make the history more concrete, while the old wine-making tools connect daily life with the production rooms you have just visited.

This part should appeal to you if you like small museums and lived-in historic buildings. It is not described as a major palace tour, so keep your expectations sensible. The value is in the combination of the rooms, the old equipment, and the continuing wine operation.

The house also helps explain the winery’s identity. A modern tasting room alone can feel interchangeable. Here, the old rooms give the wine a sense of place without turning the whole visit into a museum-only experience.

Three wines, local snacks, and a practical tasting

The tasting includes three different wines: white, rosé, and red. Bread sticks, olives, and a tapa are served alongside them.

That is a sensible lineup. You can compare three styles in one sitting and see how the winery handles different grapes or wine-making choices. The snacks are modest, but they matter. They give you something to eat between samples and keep the tasting from feeling like three small pours on an empty stomach.

This is not described as a large meal or a formal food-pairing event. I would book it for the wine and the setting, with the snacks as a useful accompaniment. If you want a substantial lunch, plan to stay at the restaurant afterward.

The wines have been described as affordable, which improves the value if you decide to buy bottles. Since the production is limited and the wine is not sold in supermarkets, the tasting may be your best chance to find out what you like before purchasing anything at the property.

You should also remember that organic does not mean every wine will suit your taste. The advantage of tasting three types is that you have a fair chance of finding one that fits your preferences.

Staying for lunch at the winery restaurant

The property has a restaurant in a spacious lounge, along with a large, well-kept garden and a fountain. Lunch is not included, but you can stay after the visit if you reserve a table.

The reservation costs 30 euros, with the food paid separately. That fee includes the reservation service and the driver’s waiting time. This arrangement is useful if you want a relaxed meal without arranging your own return, but it changes the price of the outing considerably.

I would choose lunch if you value a slow countryside meal more than a quick return to Alicante. One visitor specifically found the food fantastic, so the restaurant is not merely an afterthought. Still, you should reserve in advance and confirm the details before counting on a table.

The garden and fountain also give you a pleasant place to pause after the guided portion. Just remember that the advertised tour lasts 2.5 hours, while staying for lunch turns it into a longer outing.

What the $77 price includes

At $77 per person, the price is reasonable for a short private-car excursion, especially if you are traveling as a couple or a small group and value door-to-door transport. You are paying for the ride from Alicante, the guided vineyard and winery visit, the historic house, and three wines with snacks.

The value is strongest when you compare it with the cost and hassle of reaching a rural winery independently. You do not need to arrange a rental car or worry about a designated driver after the tasting. You also receive a guide in the winery and a driver who can help with the local area.

The value is weaker if you mainly want a long lunch or a full day of wine tasting. The core winery visit is about 80 minutes, and only three wines are included. Lunch, tips, and any extra food are not covered.

For many people, the limited quantity of the wine is a plus. You are not spending $77 to taste labels you could buy at every shop in Alicante. You are visiting a specific producer and seeing its property, tools, old rooms, and production spaces.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, and you can reserve now and pay later. Pickup is included from the listed locations, but if you need another pickup point or your date does not appear available, contact the provider before giving up on the plan.

Who will enjoy this Alicante winery trip

I would recommend this experience to you if you want a manageable half-day activity with transport included. It works particularly well for couples, small families, and friends who prefer a private car to a coach.

It also suits you if you like history but do not want to spend the day inside a large museum. The 1707 house, 18th-century furniture, and old wine tools provide enough historic interest to balance the agricultural and wine-making sections.

Wine beginners should feel comfortable here. The tasting covers three clear categories, and the tour explains the process before you taste. You do not need to arrive with technical wine knowledge.

I would be more cautious if you need step-free access, want a full meal included, or expect a long vineyard hike. The experience is compact and focused. That is a strength for some schedules and a limitation for others.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a personal winery visit near Alicante, simple transport, a historic house, and three local wines without spending a full day on the road. The combination of organic production, the 1707 setting, and the small-car transfer gives it more character than a standard tasting-room stop.

Skip it if you want several wineries, a substantial lunch included in the price, or a fully accessible outing. If you do book, ask about the exact vehicle arrangement for groups larger than four, reserve the restaurant separately if you want lunch, and keep some flexibility for possible extra stops around Novelda.

FAQ

How long does the experience last?

The full activity lasts about 2.5 hours. The guided winery visit itself lasts approximately 80 minutes.

Where can pickup take place?

Pickup is available from Hotel Boutique Calas de Alicante, B&B HOTEL Elche, Reyes Católicos Premium Beach, Meliá Alicante, The Outlet Stores Alicante, and Hotel Travelodge Alicante Puerto.

What kind of transportation is provided?

Private transportation is provided in a comfortable car, not a bus. The experience advertises a BMW for groups of up to four people.

Which wines are included in the tasting?

You taste three wines: one white, one rosé, and one red.

What food is served with the wine?

The tasting includes bread sticks, olives, and a tapa. Lunch is not included.

Can I stay for lunch?

Yes. You can reserve a table at the winery restaurant for 30 euros, with the cost of food paid separately. The reservation price includes the reservation service and the driver’s waiting time.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The experience is listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now-and-pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately.