About this tour
A 4–5 hour organic wine tour from Marbella to Schatz Winery in Ronda, combining a scenic 90-minute drive through Andalusian countryside with a structured 2-hour vineyard and cellar visit. You'll learn about the winery's work recovering heritage grape varieties, walk through altitude-stratified vineyards, see the barrel room, and taste wines paired with tapas. Ideal for wine enthusiasts wanting a straightforward, guided introduction to organic winemaking without heavy physical demands.
Highlights
- Organic winery and Ronda's first, with heritage grape variety recovery program
- Vineyard walk explaining altitude and soil influence on viticulture
- Barrel room tour detailing fermentation and winemaking techniques
- Wine tasting with tapas included in the tour price
- Scenic 90-minute drive past white villages, olive and almond groves
- Air-conditioned minivan transport direct from your accommodation
- Multilingual guide, all fitness levels welcome
What to expect
Your guide will collect you from your Marbella hotel or apartment and drive 90 minutes through olive groves and whitewashed villages to reach Schatz Winery in the Ronda region. Upon arrival, you'll begin a 2-hour structured tour: first, a walk through the terraced vineyards where the guide explains how the winery has revived old grape varieties and adapted cultivation to different altitudes and soil types. Next, you'll visit the barrel room to see fermentation tanks and learn the winemaking process from grape to bottle. The tour concludes with a seated wine tasting paired with a selection of Spanish tapas, then you'll return to Marbella by minivan.
What travellers say
- Organic-certified winery with genuine heritage grape recovery mission
- Detailed, hands-on explanation of altitude and terroir effects
- Tapas pairing adds substance to the tasting experience
- Scenic countryside drive and whitewashed village views en route
- Door-to-door hotel pickup eliminates transport logistics
- Long total duration (4–5 hours) limits flexibility for multi-stop days
- Midday sun intensity on vineyard walk may fatigue heat-sensitive visitors
- No lunch provided; tapas are snacks, not a full meal
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour suits wine novices and enthusiasts alike — no prior knowledge needed. The pace is relaxed and accessible to all fitness levels, with walking confined to vineyards and indoor cellar areas. Spanish sun can be intense; wear sunscreen and a hat for the vineyard section. Minimum age is 18 due to alcohol service. Bottled water and wine tastings with tapas are included; no additional meals are provided. Group size isn't specified, but expect a small minivan rather than a coach. Departures likely run daily, though peak times (weekends, summer) may have larger groups. Gratuities aren't included in the price.
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