The Bodega Alvaro Domecq of Jerez de la Frontera , part II !!!

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Well ,here I go again, found me new older pictures not yet in my blog from my visit to Jerez de la Frontera !! I have previous posts and wrote about Spanish sherries or Jerez/Xeres but not on the bodegas. Therefore, here is my take on Bodega Alvaro Domecq of Jerez de la Frontera,part II !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

jerez domecq farm entrance oct15

This is deep Spain, in fact when visitors comes to Spain or hear about it, what they really see / hear isAndalucia. The most ancient caves of Jerez, founded in 1730, comprise patios, battlements and hallmarks putting high and loud the architecture and history so representative of this region, Written plenty on it just some notes to go along with the new photos in my blog,

The history of what is now Bodegas Álvaro Domecq S. L. dates back to 1850, the year in which Bodegas Pilar Aranda was founded, which for centuries established itself as one of the highest quality producers in Marco de Jerez. Pilar Aranda was the first female winemaker in Marco de Jerez and the first to be elected Honorary Foreman of the Harvest Festival. In 2007, they take a new step and joins Terreselecta, a company that prepares wines in the main Spanish wine areas.

Jerez de la Frontera Domecq Alvaro doing work oct15

The fino La Ina and oloroso Río Viejo brands, together with their soleras, were acquired by Lustau. Other brandy brands such as ‘Carlos I’, ‘Carlos III’ and ‘Felipe II’ as well as the four VORS wines, ‘Sibarita’, ‘Amontillado 51-1ª’, ‘Venerable’ and ‘Capuchino’ passed to the Osborne Group, while Pernod Ricard kept the “Pedro Domecq” brand, although without content. In 2016, a joint venture formed by González Byass and Grupo Emperador acquired the “Domecq” and “Pedro Domecq” brands, as well as the brandy business of these brands based in Mexico. Since then the group has made a strong commitment to the winery, opening a gastrobar, undertaking repair works on the Riquelme Tower and robotizing production, among others.

jerez domecq stables going in oct15

Visit to Torrestrella´s bulls with Campo Abierto at Finca El Carrascal , You will visit the stables, tackroom and the museum with three generations of Domecq family in the art of rejoneo. This finca founded by Alvaro Domecq in 1954.

Visit Torrestrella livestock in a buggy you will enter the different enclosures where the cattle graze, you will enjoy  the breeding and selection of the bulls, the daily work at the farm, the history and anecdotes about Alvaro Domecq´s family. At the end of the visit we will share a glass of sherry.

All the above activies by the Alvaro Domecq family info and reservation : https://www.acampoabierto.com/en/

To visit direct the bodega Álvaro Domecq including the cellars , tastings of a sampler of wines with a snack you can book Mondays to Fridays at 12h Duration : 90 minutes with English/Spanish , Book your visit at Holidaytickets : https://holidaytickets.es/reservas/bodegas_alvaro_domecq/

jerez domecq horse show arena oct15

The official Alvaro Domecq :https://www.alvarodomecq.com/en/

The Jerez de la Frontera tourist office on the Bodega Alvaro Domecq:https://www.turismojerez.com/en/detail-tab/bodegas-alvaro-domecq

There you go folks, a dandy historical nice tradition worth the visit for the Jerez or sherries of Bodega Alvaro Domecq of Jerez de la Frontera.  Again, hope you enjoy the post as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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