I went on my first visit to a winery with Wine Bus around two hours from Madrid, to a winery called Kirios de Adrada. The whole visit was beautiful, and our guide prepared amazing food for us after he showed us all the ins and outs of the vineyard and wine cellars. After lunch, we visited a town called Aranda del Duero. By the end of the day, we had tried several types of Ribera del Duero (my favorite type of wine). We also got to hear stories about how the wine is made, ate great food and visited several underground cellars and caves, some that are still in use and some that have since been turned into museums. It was an awesome day organized by Wine Bus. Every Saturday they offer trips to different wineries around Madrid, so I highly recommend it, especially if you go with a group of friends!

We visited Kirios de Adrada and the cavas of Aranda del Duero. My family and I had a memorable experience, one that unfortunately places a high bar for future wine related experiences. :-)

In any case, the visit started at the vineyard, walking the harsh highland soils of Aranda del Duero (in the heart of Ribera del Duero). The master wine maker (Jesus) shared his wine-making philosophy and invited us to smell the soil of that specific vineyard. He also explained and showed us how full of living/organic materials were in the soil and insisted that these were essential ingredients for the wine (not something to be "controlled" by pesticides or such).

Indeed, the wine juice has its own yeast that ferments it (I believe some wine makers call this "natural" wine). In Kirios de Adrada, its the only way.

This is not like any wine tasting event I have ever attended. I would characterize it more as a wine experience guided by the knowledgeable and personable Ignasio Segovia, which will leave you wanting for more. Indeed, when back in Madrid next time will make sure to take the Winebus where ever it should go.

Highly recommended!

We had a great time on the Winebus. Not a stuffy overpriced wine tour with only small samples. Instead an engaging day with Ignacio and local producers. Lunch was beautiful with simple local products prepared right. After lunch we toured caves and gained much historic insight into the region. Strongly recommended!

An outstanding time. Things could not have gone better. Ignacio met with us at the specified time as promised, and took us on a great trip. The day Kirios de Adrada winery was picture perfect, and the wine was even better! After the day at the winery, we finished things off at sunset at Hoces del Duraton national park. At the end of the day, we went home highly satisfied, and VERY tired from a fantastic day. Highly recommended!