Valencia’s wine making tradition goes back thousands of years. However, until recently, the Denominaciones de Origen (DO) of the Valencia province,  Utiel-Requena, and Valencia, were virtually unknown outside Spain. Yet, as you travel across the DO’s, there is ample proof of old vineyards which were recovered, and indigenous grape varieties that have been making a comeback – interesting developments for any wine lover. In this tour we focus on the Utiel-Requena region. Here in particular expert winemakers are leading a revival of traditional grape varieties, such as Vernil, Bobal, or Merseguera, with some spectacular results.  We find here too some prime examples of low-intervention or organic viticulture, with emphasis on native grapes and respecting the characteristics of local terroir. During our tour you will visit a least one innovative winery, in the mountains an hour’s drive from  Valencia city.