BODEGAS TÍO PEPE ONE OF THE WORLD’STOP WINE TOURISM DESTINATIONS
The ranking of the “The World’s Best Vineyards” has rated Bodegas Tío Pepe the 21st best tourist destination on the planet, the second best in Spain and the only place in D.O. Jerez to feature in the listing. Its unique wine tourism proposition, with its “Summer at the Winery” highlight, is behind this fresh success.
Jerez de la Frontera, July 2023.- History, authenticity, emotion, customisation and sustainability define the visitor experience at Bodegas Tío Pepe, one of the best wine tourism destinations in the world, according to “The World’s Best Vineyards”. Standing in 21st place and only the second Spanish and sole D.O. Jerez winery to feature in the list, this new success is confirmation of just how unique the Tío Pepe wine tourism proposition is.
From the “Summer at the winery” season, with its “Tío Pepe Festival” concerts, “Tío Pepe Comedy”, “Solera y Compás” flamenco and the gastronomic delights offered by the Restaurante Pedro Nolasco and the Cenas de las Estrellas (Dinners by the Stars), to the tours of the winery that take in the patios and its old vine-trellised streets, all the experiences are designed to be unforgettable.
This foray into the world of Sherry can continue even in the Hotel Bodega Tío Pepe, the world’s first Sherry Hotel, located inside the winery. With its 27 rooms and intimate, comfortable spaces, this boutique hotel just a few metres from Jerez’s Cathedral and Alcázar, affords a unique, exclusive and unforgettable experience.
Indeed, a visit to Bodegas Tío Pepe provides visitors with the opportunity to gain a real insight into the world of Jerez, its wines and brandies, culture, history, heritage, landscapes and gastronomy. Expressed as unique experiences, these values have once again left their mark on the wine and tourism experts who voted to determine this year’s ranking of the world’s best wine tourism destinations.
About González Byass
González Byass is a family-owned, collection of wineries founded in 1835 which spans across Spain’s most important wine producing regions. From its foundation the González family have been dedicated to making fine Sherries and brandies in Jerez, Spain, creating such well-known brands as Tío Pepe Fino Sherry and Lepanto Brandy de Jerez.
Today the fifth generation of the family are the custodians of these exceptional brands having built the company into a family of wineries which produces wine in some of Spain’s most famous regions; Bodegas Beronia (Rioja and Rueda), Cavas Vilarnau (Barcelona), Finca Constancia (Vino de la Tierra de Castilla), Finca Moncloa (Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz), Viñas del Vero (Somontano), Pazo de Lusco (Rías Baixas) and Dominio Fournier (Ribera del Duero).In 2016 the company expanded its reach outside of the Iberian Peninsula to include Viñedos Veramonte and Neyen in the Casablanca and Apalta Valleys in Chile. This was followed by the acquisition of Pedro Domecq (Mexico). In each of these regions the family strives to make the best possible quality wines respecting the local terroir and the environment.
At the same time the company has also expanded its interests further in the premium spirits business and has created pioneering brands such as The London No.1, MOM Gin and Nomad Outland Whisky.
González Byass is now one of Spain’s most well-recognized brand owners world-wide. Their passion for quality wine production and respect for long-standing traditions -whilst at the same time innovating- have been the guiding principles that have led to the company’s global success.