Córdoba: Evening Wine Tasting & Montilla-Moriles Tapas
Cordoba wine tasting night with tapas and local stories
You’ll step into a cozy Córdoba wine shop for an evening tasting four Montilla-Moriles wines paired with local tapas. Guided by a passionate regional expert, you’ll hear stories behind each glass and get to ask anything you want. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe even a new favorite wine by the time you leave.
Step-by-step itinerary
Evening wine tasting in Córdoba
- Meet guide at winery-shop
- Learn about Montilla-Moriles wines
- Taste four local wines
- Enjoy typical local tapas
- Ask questions about wines
- Conclude at the wine shop
What’s included
Your evening includes entry to a cozy Córdoba winery-shop opened just for your group, guided tastings of four Montilla-Moriles wines with plenty of local knowledge from an expert host, plus generous servings of traditional tapas and snacks throughout your 90-minute experience.
- Monday to Saturday 18:00 20:00
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Step inside a Córdoba wine shop for an evening tasting of Montilla-Moriles wines, local tapas, and stories with a regional expert. Includes snacks & wine.
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The experience
You walk in and it’s cooler than you expect: outside, Córdoba’s still humming but inside the little shop it’s all soft light and the faintest smell of cork. Our guide, Elena, is already laughing with someone at the counter. She waves us over like we’re old friends. I didn’t know much about Montilla-Moriles wines before this (honestly, I’d only heard of Rioja), but she pours a glass of Fino and hands me a tiny plate of something salty, olives maybe? The first sip is dry, almost sharp, and then Elena starts telling us how these grapes have been grown just south of here for centuries. Someone asks if this is like sherry. She grins and says “almost cousins.”
The group’s small, just six of us, so it feels easy to ask questions or just sit back and listen. There’s a couple from Seville who keep nodding at each other every time Elena mentions Pedro Ximénez. When we get to that one, she pours it last: thick, dark, sweet as syrup. I dip my bread in it (maybe not the right way?) and one of the locals laughs but nods approval. The tapas keep coming (cheese that tastes like nuts, some kind of jamón that melts if you hold it too long), and every glass seems to taste better with whatever snack comes next.
I didn’t expect to actually learn so much about Córdoba’s wine history on what I thought would just be a fun evening out. It’s weirdly comforting how everyone relaxes after the second glass. Someone tries to pronounce “Montilla” properly and gives up halfway through. Elena doesn’t mind. She just keeps pouring and telling stories about her grandfather picking grapes in August heat. By the end I can tell Fino from Oloroso (sort of), but mostly I remember how quiet it got when we tried the PX: like everyone was thinking about something sweet from home. Walking out into the warm street later felt different somehow.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.
How long does the Córdoba evening wine tasting last?
The wine tasting experience lasts around 90 minutes.
Are local tapas included with the Córdoba wine tasting?
Yes, each wine is paired with delicious typical local tapas and snacks.
Is this Córdoba wine tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
What types of wines will I taste during this tour?
You’ll taste four Montilla-Moriles wines: Fino, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez (PX), and another regional variety.
Do I need to book for a minimum number of people?
A minimum of two people per booking is required for this tour.
Can vegetarians join the Córdoba wine tasting?
Yes, vegetarian options are available if advised at time of booking.
Is there an age requirement for this Córdoba wine experience?
The minimum age is 18 years old.
Where does the Córdoba evening wine tasting start?
The tour begins at a small winery-shop in central Córdoba that opens specially for your group.
Operated by Ontdek Córdoba. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Córdoba: Evening Wine Tasting & Montilla-Moriles Tapas
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