Sherry Triangle

The sherry triangle north of Cadiz Andalusia

Wine tourism in the Sherry Triangle of El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz

El Puerto de Santa Maria forms part of the famous Sherry triangle along with Jerez de la Frontera and Sanlucar de Barrameda, thanks to the unique climatic conditions found in these localities. For the last 200 years, these 3 cities have produced the officially denominated Sherry, or Vino de Jerez.
Over recent years tourism activity related to the sherry/wine industry in El Puerto de Santa Maria has become more and more popular. GoElPuerto.com provides you with all the information and accommodation options you need to enjoy wine tourism on this famous “Wine Route”.
Wine production in the area dates back far beyond the current industry, and evidence has been found that grapes were being fermented for wine here in Phoenician times (8th century B.C).  


Throughout the city there are architectural testaments to the local wine culture. The many bodegas or wine cellars in El Puerto de Santa Maria could easily be churches or palaces to judge by their elaborate decoration. Maybe this is why local people also refer to these old buildings as “cathedrals”. Most of them can be found in the “Campo de Guia” complex, close to the River Guadalete which crosses the city on its way to its outlet in the Bay of Cadiz. 
The tipple “par excellence” of El Puerto de Santa Maria is Fino wine, a kind of dry sherry. The secret of this wine is the ageing process that it undergoes. Two kinds of systems are used for these; a static ageing system (seasonal system), and a dynamic ageing system (sediment or “solera” system). The first method ensures that the wine is pure, and not mixed with other wines, and the dynamic system (which began to be used in the 18th century) consists of blending in the best wines of other harvests to reinforce the maturing process.


Other products of the bodegas of El Puerto de Santa Maria include brandy, vinegar and other wines such as “Amontillado”, “Oloroso”, “Palo Cortado”, “Pale Cream”, “Cream” and “Pedro Ximenez”.
Information on wine tourism in El Puerto de Santa Maria- Wine Tourism- the Wine Route- Bodegas or Wine Cellars in El Puerto de Santa Maria.

       
Bodega
Address
   Description Visits
Osborne, Bodega El Tiro
Crta. N. IV km.651
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
  
Extremely famous bodega bearing the emblematic logo of the "Osborne Bull". Founded by the Englishman Thomas Osborne in 1772. One of the most important companies in the country in its field.
Groups with prior reservation.
Tel.: 956.854.228
Osborne, Bodega de Mora
c/ Los Moros, 7
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
   The other Osborne headquarters, located in one of the oldest and most famous “cathedral” bodegas. Products: wines, brandies.
Mon-Fri: 10.30 - 13.00 
by previous appointment (min. 30 pers.) ?Tel.: 956.869.100 
501 del Puerto
c/ Vadés, 9
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
   Founded in 1783 this bodega held the title “By Royal Appointment”. In the summer it offers lovely guided visits in a historic style by candlelight.
Mon-Fri: 9.00 - 13.00 (best to book ahead).
Tel.: 956.855.511
Terry
c/ Toneleros, 1
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
   Founded in 1865. Part of the Domecq Group. One of the most important bodegas in El Puerto de Santa María. Product: Fino de Domecq.
Mon-Sat: 10.00 - 12.00 without reservation.
Tel.: 956.151.500
Grant
c/ Los Bolos 1-3
   11500 El Puerto de Santa María Fundada en 1841. Lleva el apodo: "Bodega de las 7 esquinas". Todavía es la misma fmilia que lleva este negocio. Usa métodos tradicionales para elaborar los vinos.
Only groups with prior reservation.
Tel.: 956.870.406
Gutierrez Colosóa
c/ Avda. de la bajamar, 40
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
  
Founded in 1841. Nicknamed "Bodega of the 7 corners". Still run by the founding family. Uses traditional methods in the elaboration of its wines.

Saturdays at 12.30 and 13.30.?Group bookings.

Tel.: 956.852.852
Luis Caballero
c/ San Francisco, 32
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
  
Founded in 1830. Includes the brands "Coñac Decano" and "Ponche Caballero". Run by one of the foremost families in the business.
Mon-Fri: 8.00 - 13.00 with prior reservation.
Tel.: 956.851.751
 
González Obregón
c/ Arenas y Santa Fé
11500 El Puerto de Santa María
   Founded in 1816. Was originally located in Cadiz before moving to the famous port zone of "Campo de Guía" in El Puerto de Santa María.
Bookings
Tel.: 956.873.575
       
 

 

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