Bodegas Tradicion — Attraction in Jerez

This bodega is a true gem in Jerez! The grounds are absolutely stunning, with a beautiful courtyard that's perfect for relaxing before or after the tour. Just getting there is a treat—the walk through the charming streets of the old town is like stepping back in time.

The tour itself was fantastic, and Agatha made it an unforgettable experience. Her passion for wine, particularly sherry, shines through in every detail she shares. As a local who grew up immersed in the region's rich winemaking history, her knowledge goes beyond facts—it’s a personal story of tradition and innovation. She also gave us some amazing recommendations for food and wine pairings in the area, which we happily took advantage of later.

It’s wonderful to see that this bodega remains Spanish family-owned, with a dedication to producing high-quality VOR and VORS wines. Their commitment to preserving the craft and pushing for excellence is truly inspiring.

The art gallery visit at the end of the tour was a real highlight—absolutely worth taking the time to enjoy. It’s a unique touch that makes the experience feel even more special and well-rounded.

The retail options are excellent, with a great selection of bottles to choose from. Whether you're a seasoned sherry enthusiast or new to the world of fortified wines, there’s something for everyone.

One huge bonus: they’re one of the few bodegas open on Sundays! If you’re planning a weekend trip, you can easily squeeze in a 10am tour before heading home.

Overall, I can’t recommend this bodega enough. A big thank you to Agatha for such an engaging and...

I spent two days bar hopping drinking sherries in Jerez and Cadiz. I was still confused and didn't quite understand sherries, so I drove back to Jerez and took a tour at Bodegas Tradicion. Maria, who was previously a teacher, was amazing explaining sherry and sherry production. All of a sudden everything made sense. I highly recommend watching a few basic YouTube videos and bar hopping one or two days drinking sherry before taking the tour. If you know nothing about sherries and the first thing that you do is to take a tour, you may not get the most out of it. The best is if you take the tour with some basic knowledge and a bunch of questions about things that you don't quite understand.

One other great aspect of the tour, especially if you are travelling solo, is that you get to taste high quality sherries that are usually not sold by the glass. I felt a big difference, especially in the driest sherry (fino). Maria recommended a restaurant, La Carbona, that has a sherry-paired menu. I believe that a food and sherry pairing experience can add to one's understanding of the wine. You might as well try it and take advantage of being in Jerez. Unfortunately, I was not able to go because I didn't...

This tourist trap is selling an illusion. Their cute website covers up a lie. The company boasts of “centuries of its history” but was actually founded only a few decades ago, when the current owners bought some discarded assets. They define the ages of their sherries by averaging what goes into the mix. Like a horse and chicken salad – includes one horse and one chicken. Those “preservers of history” have one guy in dirty white gloves shuffling through dusty papers. Nothing is scanned, nothing available to real researchers. The lunch served on a private tour was left half-uneaten due to poor quality. Art gallery was nice. Overall, a waste of time and money. Turned me off...