Sommos

Excellent 16.0/20

Ctra. Nacional 240, Km. 155 – 22300 – Barbastro – HUESCA, Spain

Open Mon to Fri: 10.00 - 18.00, Sat and Sun: 10.00 -19.00. Visits: Mon to Sun: 11.00 & 13.00 & 16.30
Cards MC,V

Tasting Area

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Impressive architecture in a beautiful setting, ability to do a tour and tasting or tasting only, broad appeal

To "Wine about": Website booking function didn't work very well

How many bottles did we buy: 0

Suitable for: Couples, Large groups, Wine lovers

Visited November 2017 (weekend)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

Spain

Aragon

Somontano

On one of the main highways in the area. There is a kind of hook turn manoeuvre to get into the front gate and entry to the carpark is via a long beautiful driveway

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There is plenty of parking, but this winery is also a popular function venue, so parking may be more difficult when functions are on

A very large architectural building that is situated on a higher part of the property and takes in the surrounding views. It is surrounded by lawns and a large water feature with a tall fountain and vineyards out in the distance

Commercial

The cavernous interior of the cellar door has many interesting angles and windows that look out to the vineyards and mountains surrounding the winery. It is a modern fit out with plenty of room for large groups

Yes/No

Tasting Experience

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

3 wines are provided on the tour or you can taste by the glass choosing from one of the 17 wines on tasting. All tours by appointment only but you can visit the wine bar without an appointment

None in particular

No wait time, we were able to taste wines at the wine bar straight away

The wine bar assistant had a good knowledge of the wines

Nice assistant but was slightly distracted by preparing the tasting area for a group that was coming. English and Spanish tours are offered

Yes (by appointment only). Groups of up to 100 are taken

There was no seating at the counter, but there were tables and chairs around the room

There was a tasting sheet provided at the tasting bench

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

There is a restaurant on site which can also be booked as part of a tour

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

€5.90 - €32

€1.50 - €6.00 per glass

€10 - €160 depending on the tour chosen

N/A

Yes

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Yes, extensive jams, preserves, games and jewellery

We found the website tour booking function difficult to use, so if you want to do a tour, make sure you book well in advance so you have time to email directly and receive a response

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