Valencia Wine Tasting: 5 Spanish Wines with Sommelier

Five Spanish wines, one sommelier, tapas and the reasoning behind each pour

An artisanal wine tasting in Valencia City Center where you taste five Spanish wines guided by a sommelier trained to WSET Level 4 and experienced across Michelin-starred restaurants. The sommelier walks through how wines from different regions differ, what determines quality, and pairs each tasting with Spanish snacks and petit fours. Two hours, minimum age 18, English-language guide.

The experience

The Tasting Room sits in the heart of Valencia City Center. You arrive, get welcomed with an aperitif, and then spend two hours working through five artisanal Spanish wines. The sommelier (Tristan Van Doorn, who trained in the highest Dutch wine studies and worked across Europe's best kitchens) talks through each one: where it comes from, how it differs from wines in the next region over, what makes one bottle better than another. This is not a list of facts to memorize. It is the reasoning behind the glass, the kind of knowledge that changes how you taste.

Between wines, Spanish tapas and high-end petit fours arrive. The sommelier's background in Michelin restaurants means the food is not an afterthought. It is chosen to complement what you are drinking. The atmosphere is built around conversation: you ask the questions that come up as you taste, and the sommelier answers them. After ten years in restaurant wine programs, he moved to Valencia to run tastings this way, in a space designed for the evening to feel unhurried and genuine.

What’s included

• Five artisanal Spanish wines.
• aperitif on arrival.
• Spanish tapas and high-end petit fours paired throughout.
• sommelier-led explanation of each wine's region, characteristics and quality factors.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 18:00

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sommelier Tristan

Is this one for you?The Tasting Room sits in Valencia City Center with public transportation nearby, so you do not need a car or a ride arranged. Arrive by metro or bus and step into the tasting. The sommelier guides you through the reasoning behind each wine instead of leaving you to figure it out alone, which means the two hours builds your understanding rather than just your glass count.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What five wines will I taste?

The sommelier selects five artisanal Spanish wines for each tasting, chosen to show how regions differ and how quality is determined. The specific bottles vary by availability and the sommelier's current selection, so you will taste what he has chosen for that evening.

How long does the tasting last?

The tasting runs two hours from arrival to finish, including the aperitif, all five wines, the food pairings, and the sommelier's explanations of each wine.

What food comes with the wine tasting?

Spanish tapas and high-end petit fours are served throughout the tasting to complement the wines. The sommelier trained in Michelin restaurants, so the food is paired intentionally with what you are drinking.

Do I need wine knowledge to join?

No prior knowledge is required. The sommelier explains how wines from different regions differ, how quality is determined, and answers questions as they come up during the tasting. The minimum age is 18.

How do I get to The Tasting Room?

The Tasting Room is located in Valencia City Center, where public transportation options are available nearby. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options in the area are wheelchair accessible as well.