Alicante: Wine Tasting & Tapas Club with Local Sommelier

Summary

Five local wines, artisanal tapas and stories in Alicante’s heart

You’ll taste five Alicante wines paired with creative tapas in a relaxed club setting led by a local sommelier. Expect small stories behind every sip, friendly faces around you, and plenty of time to savor flavors old and new. By the end, you might find yourself feeling right at home among strangers — or at least dreaming of another round.

What’s the experience like?

Someone’s pouring deep red wine into my glass before I even sit down properly — I’m still shrugging off my jacket, distracted by the smell of grilled peppers drifting from the kitchen. Our sommelier, Carmen, grins and says something about this first Alicante red being “sun in a bottle.” I try to repeat the grape name back to her (Monastrell?) and she laughs, correcting my accent gently. There’s music playing softly — not touristy flamenco, but something mellow that feels like someone’s own playlist. It’s easy to relax here.

The tapas come out one by one, never rushed. First a slice of bread with salty anchovy and tomato oil — honestly, I thought I didn’t like anchovies but this is different, the olive oil almost sweet. Carmen tells us how each wine matches the food; she talks about her grandfather making wine up in Villena and suddenly it feels less like a tasting and more like we’re guests at her table. The second white is crisp and smells faintly of green apples — or maybe that’s just me hoping for summer already. Someone at our table asks if they can get non-alcoholic drinks for their teenager and it’s sorted without fuss.

I keep thinking about the way everyone seems to know each other here, or maybe that’s just how Alicante people are — open hands, quick smiles. There’s no rush; we linger over the last glass while Carmen dims the lights a bit more and tells us about the old cellars under the city streets. My fingers are sticky from honey on goat cheese and I don’t mind at all. Walking out later into the warm night air (even in spring it smells faintly of orange blossoms), I realize I’m already planning which friend to bring next time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Alicante wine tasting and tapas experience

• Arrive at Alicante tasting venue
• Meet expert sommeliers
• Taste five selected wines
• Learn about wine history and production
• Enjoy five artisanal tapas
• Experience immersive atmosphere with lights and music
• Personalize tasting to preferences
• Toast to memorable moments

Top questions

How many wines do you taste during this Alicante wine tour?

The tasting includes five different Alicante wines.

Are non-alcoholic drinks available for minors?

Yes, travelers under 18 are served non-alcoholic drinks instead of wine.

Is this Alicante wine tasting wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are fully wheelchair accessible including transport options nearby.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated for tapas?

Yes, dietary restrictions can be accommodated on request.

Who leads the wine tasting experience?

A local sommelier guides the tasting and shares stories about each wine.

How many tapas are included with the wine tasting?

You’ll enjoy five artisanal tapas paired with each wine.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided tastings of five regional wines paired with five artisanal tapas, all hosted by a knowledgeable local sommelier in central Alicante; non-alcoholic options are available for minors and full wheelchair access is provided throughout.