"Wine tours, tastings and other interesting visits...more than wine "                                                                   

Valencian Cellar Tours                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 Valencian Cellars idea...

Valencian Cellar Tours, based in Valencia "the city of light", was formed in 2008 by Toni Martin.

 

The idea was to share the experience of visiting vineyards, soak up the ambiance of the vineyard landscape, old towns & of course the "taste discovery" of new wines!

 The bodegas are small, boutique, characterful wineries focusing on quality not quantity, all this pampering being evident in the glass!  The area maintains an authentic old Spanish character & still is relatively hidden from the tourist trail! 

 Toni is originally from Ireland not far from St. Patrick's resting place and although the family worked in Guinness Toni had a taste for wine, He has lived in Valencia for some years, exploring the vineyards and old towns, meeting the the growers and of course sampling the many varied wines. "Wine has always been a passion, looking forward to my pilgrimages to the vineyards of Spain, France & Italy", comments Toni.  As a member of the Asociacion de Sumilleres in Valencia & Wine Tasting Panel of  Verema, regularly tastes many wines on the market from all over Spain & attends various Regional and International wine fairs/presentations during the year. He holds the WSET  Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits awarded in London, Sommelier Intern. and various other certificates in wine/food inc. Sumiller Vinos de Jerez, Barista Master Class Esp., El Arte Cortar Jamon Certificado..... Toni loves Spain & it´s wines, cuisine & culture.

Having  travelled the province extensively and being a keen road cyclist, he knows the roadmap often better than locals!  The guitar has also been part of Toni´s life,  originally learning classical & later playing with rock bands in Ireland. Missing Irish pub draft  Toni also brews his own beer - Màrtan "Irish Heritage Ale". 

* A personal note  " And yes, of course there are other tour alternatives.. but  I personally give it my best with detail & passion . It is more than just tasting wines ..you can do that any time .... I make it a rewarding & memorable part of your visit to Spain."

 

Toni Martin