Rias Baixas > Bodegas del Palacio de Fefinanes
Bodegas del Palacio de Fefinanes |
Great 15.0/20 |
Plaza de Fefiñanes, 6630, CAMBADOS
Pontevedra, España Open Mon to Sat: 10am - 2pm and from 4pm - 8pm Sunday: groups only, upon reservation. Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Cellar door available right in the centre of Cambados, housed within a beautiful 17th century Palace setting, oldest original Albarino producer in Spain with a very interesting history, friendly and welcoming tour guide To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, Large groups, Wine lovers Visited October 2017 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Spain
Galicia
Rias Baixas
The bodega is in the Plaza de Fefinanes in the centre of Cambados
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is no designated parking, just street parking around the area
The winery is built within the historical 16th century pazo in the centre of town. The front door opens onto the the Plaza de Fefinanes whilst the back opens out into a couple of fully enclosed grassed courtyards one of which contains some of the vineyards that make the wine
Boutique
The tasting is conducted in the barrel cellar which is just off the first courtyard. It has 1 metre thick stone walls, exposed beams and an antique tasting table
No/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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1-3 depending on the tour chosen
Albarino
No wait, the tour began on time
Excellent knowledge of the styles, vines, production methods and capacity
Friendly and professional. English, French and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only). Groups of up to 100 are taken
No
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No
N/A
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€12 - €25
You are able to taste wines by the glass in the reception area during opening hours, although if you don't make an appointment you may find the staff otherwise engaged on a tour
No
€2-€12 (depending on the tour chosen)
€10
No
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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No
No, but during harvest time the kids can taste grape juice
No
Fascinating to see one of the oldest vines in the area at about 150 years of age, one of the few that escaped the phylloxera outbreak!
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