Head of the region, Montilla is a beautiful town, highly recommended to visit at the beginning of September, when the grape harvest season begins. It is during these festivities that the famous flamenco tasting takes place.
One of the most remarkable wineries in Montilla is the Cruz Conde winery, as it was for this winery that the painter Julio Romero de Torres painted 'his Cordovan woman with guitar'. Also worth mentioning is the Robles bodega, on the way to Aguilar de la Frontera, a pioneer in the production of organic wines.
If you are a lover of literature and history, here in Montilla is the house of the Inca Garcilaso, an essential point of cultural interest. After your visit, you can stop for tapas in the local taverns.
What to visit:
The Castle of Montilla: This 14th century castle is one of the town's main attractions and offers stunning views of the town and the surrounding vineyards.
The church of San Francisco Solano: This 18th century Baroque church is one of the most important in Montilla and boasts an impressive main altarpiece.
The House-Museum of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega: This museum is located in the birthplace of the writer and humanist Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and is dedicated to his life and work.
La Ruta del Vino de Montilla-Moriles: This wine tourism route runs through several wineries in the region and offers the opportunity to taste the local wines and gastronomy.
The Plaza de la Rosa: This square is the heart of the town and features several historic buildings, including the Town Hall and the Casa de las Cadenas.
What to eat:
Salmorejo: Salmorejo is a cold soup typical of Andalusian cuisine, similar to gazpacho but with a creamier texture. In Montilla it is usually served with hard-boiled egg and cured ham.
Oxtail: Oxtail is a typical stew of Andalusian cuisine, and in Montilla you can try it in many of its restaurants.
Great Andalusian style winery belonging to one of the most important cooperatives in the area, in its superb store you can buy their wines, vinegars, oils and typical products of the land.
Great Andalusian style winery belonging to one of the most important cooperatives in the area, in its superb store you can buy their wines, vinegars, oils and typical products of the land.
Awarded the prize for the best organic company in Spain in 2006, during the visits they explain you the requirements of an organic vineyard and what organic ageing consists of.
Awarded the prize for the best organic company in Spain in 2006, during the visits they explain you the requirements of an organic vineyard and what organic ageing consists of.
With gold medal wines and great gold in Berlin 2020, during the visit they show you their cellars of jars, suberránea and arches. Wine tasting is in the sacristy.
With gold medal wines and great gold in Berlin 2020, during the visit they show you their cellars of jars, suberránea and arches. Wine tasting is in the sacristy.
A very special winery for lovers of wine, culture and history. Besides, they have a family museum with archaeological remains and a beautiful monographic library about wine as a tasting room.
Visits from: 20€
Since 1729, oldest winery in Andalusia, best wine tourism company in 2008, wines awarded 100 points on the Robert Parker scale.
Visits from: 15€
Wine experiences paired with spanish food and flamenco shows.
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This winery is a andalusian 'cortijo', its Fino Cebolla wine won silver in the prestigious Mezquita 2017 competition.
Visits from: 20€