‘Las Noches de San Lorenzo’ consists of wine tastings in the wineries, with transport between the different tasting points, tastings with commentary by a wine educator and musical performances to liven up the days. Tickets will be on sale at the Tourist Offices in the municipalities themselves on the day of the event (10th in Briones and 11th in San Vicente) and in San Vicente there is also the possibility of buying tickets in advance via the website www.svsonsierra.es
SATURDAY 10 AUGUST, BRIONES
Winery opening and wine tasting – with transfer van on a circular route in the morning. From 12 to 14:30 and from 18 to 21 h.
Timetable for guided tastings at each winery
- 12:00 h – Bodegas Zurbal, Camino de la estación, 15
- 12:45 h – Vinos Erre que Erre, Vaquera Square
- 13:30 h – La cueva del americano, Acera de en medio, 5
- 14:15 h – Bodegas Daniel Puras, C/Cuesta Dulce, 1
- 19:00 h – Bodegas Betolaza, Bajada del Valle, 1. Tasting in the family cellar with limited places, bookings on 663 47 34 44
Musical performances
- From 12 noon onwards, bagpipe and tambourine music will be played in the cellars.
- At 12:30 pm traditional dances in Plaza España by the Briones Dance Group and Zasi Eskola Dantza Taldea.
- At 2 p.m. musical performance by Twin Room at Plaza España
- At 7 p.m. performance at Bodegas Betolaza (Cuesta Dulce, 12) by Sax & Trumpet.
- From 9 p.m. onwards, mobile disco in Plaza España
Visits (by prior reservation)
- Betolaza Winery (C/Cuesta Dulce, 12): Visits lasting 1 hour at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., limited capacity. Bookings on 663 47 34 44
- Vivanco Museum and Wineries: From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (By prior appointment on 941 32 23 23 or reservas@vivancoculturadevino.es, limited seating).
Participating wineries in Briones
Bodegas Betolaza (C/Cuesta Dulce, 12) offers guided tours.
Bodegas Daniel Puras (C/Cuesta Dulce, 1)
Bodegas Zurbal (Camino de la estación, 15)
La cueva del americano (Acera de en medio, 5)
Vivanco Museum (Carretera Nacional 232) offers guided tours.
Erre que Erre Wines (Plaza Vaquera)
SUNDAY 11 AUGUST, SAN VICENTE DE LA SONSIERRA
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opening of wineries and wine tasting with commented tastings by the Wine Educator – with transfer transport on a circular route.
- Hacienda López de Haro: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with commented tasting at 11:15 a.m.
- Castillo de Mendoza: From 11 am to 2 pm. With guided tasting at 11:55 h.
- Bodegas Ramírez de la Piscina: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with guided tasting at 12:35 p.m.
- Bodegas Olmaza: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with guided tasting at 1.15 p.m.
- Viña Ane: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with guided tasting at 1:55 p.m.
- Bodegas Sonsierra: From 10 am to 3 pm. With guided tasting at 14:35 h.
- Bodegas Ramírez de Inoriza: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Bodegas Lurena Ramírez: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From 6 p.m. onwards. Opening of wineries and wine tasting with commented tastings by the Wine Educator.
- Ramírez de Inoriza Winery: From 6 to 8.30pm. With commented tasting at 18:30 h.
- Bodegas Lurena Ramírez: From 18 to 22 h. With guided tasting at 19:15 h.
From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the wine tasting and tasting continues in the Plaza Mayor square with musical entertainment provided by:
- Bodegas Ramírez de la Piscina
- Sonsierra Wineries
- Mendoza Castle
- FECO Wineries
- GR99 Viñedos de Paso
- López de Haro Estate
- Viña Ane
At 10 p.m. musical performance by Twin Room
Guided tours (by prior reservation):
- Bodegas Sonsierra: Visit to the Viñedos de la Sonsierra winery with tasting at 10am. Estimated time 1,15h’. Cost 20€. Bookings on 621 276 290
- Hacienda López de Haro: Visit to the winery with tasting of three wines at 11 am and 1 pm. Estimated time 90′.
- Cost 18€. Bookings: Tel.: 676 393 955
- Bodegas Lurena Ramírez: Guided tours with wine pairing at 10:30, 12:30, 14:00, 18:00 and 20: 00 h. Cost 12 €.