THE BEST KEPT SECRET OF ANDALUSIAN ENOTOURISM IS IN THE COUNTY OF HUELVA
It is often thought that to enjoy wine tourism you have to travel to well-known regions of the Spanish wine map. However, in the southwest of Andalusia there is a territory where wine is part of the history of the region. where wine has been part of history for centuries for centuries and where the experience is lived in a close, authentic and surprising way. The Condado de Huelva Wine Route is one of those destinations still little overcrowded that combine centenary wineries and also of last generation, local gastronomy, nature and activities in the heart of a landscape marked by vineyards, marshes and pine forests.
Located between Seville, Huelva and the natural environment of Doñana, the Condado de Huelva invites you to a getaway where wine becomes the common thread to discover villages with wine tradition, family wineries and a cuisine that knows how to take advantage of the products of the territory.
The best way to start discovering the route is to enter the wineries, where visitors can learn about the process of elaboration of Condado wines and its most representative and native variety: the zalema.
In the municipality of Bollullos par del Condado, in Bodegas Juncales, a family winery founded in the mid-twentieth century, visitors can visit the ageing cellars where oak barrels are used to age wines and vinegars. Nearby is Bodegas Oliveros, another family winery known for its commitment to wines that combine tradition and modernity.
Another essential stop is Bodegas Privilegio del Condado, which opens its facilities to visitors to show the wine culture of the territory associated with cooperativism. It is worth noting its large wine aging hall with pillars and semicircular arches, with high and sturdy walls.
In Rociana del Condado, another of the municipalities that form part of the Condado de Huelva Wine RouteIn Rociana del Condado, also worth a visit is Bodegas Contreras Ruiz, where family tradition coexists with a contemporary approach to viticulture, taking care to detail all aspects of production and winemaking in line with the environment of Doñana. Without forgetting the cooperative Nuestra Señora del Socorro, another of the great economic engines of the municipality in which highlights its white, rosé and red wines, produced by old vines grown in goblet or modern trellises as conduction system.
Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2003, this municipality stands out for its valuable historical ensemble linked to the vineyard boom in the region. Its irregular urban layout, with narrow streets and squares such as Llano or España, is combined with a rich architectural heritage of large stately homes, traditional houses and numerous wineries. In addition, there is an outstanding monumental legacy, with buildings such as the Church of San Bartolomé, several chapels, old agricultural estates and cultural spaces that reflect the deep tradition and wine tourism character of the municipality.
The wine tourism experience in the Condado cannot be understood without its gastronomy. gastronomy. The local cuisine combines tradition and creativity, always with the wines of the territory as an accompaniment.
Thus in Bollullos, Bodegón Abuelo Curro has the classic atmosphere of Andalusian taverns, with dishes that pay homage to home cooking. Also at Bodegas Roldán, visitors can enjoy a gastronomic experience linked to the gastronomic experience linked to the culture of wine.. For those looking for a more contemporary proposal, Zalema Restaurant offers a modern cuisine with local products.
In La Palma del Condado, a few kilometers away and in this triangle for the enjoyment of wine tourism, Restaurante Lopis bets on a signature cuisine that reinterprets traditional flavors.
If you are looking for a restaurant on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the Condado de Huelva Wine Route moves to Mazagón beach, a privileged setting next to the Doñana National Park, where Las Dunas Restaurant combines seafood cuisine with Condado wines.
Those who want to turn the visit into a weekend getaway will find in the area different charming accommodation options. In the village of El Rocío, at the gates of Doñana, establishments such as Hospedarte and ON Acebuchal allow you to stay in a unique environment, surrounded by nature and Marian devotion.
Another alternative is to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the interior of the county in Manzanilla, where rural lodgings such as Casa de los Pinos invite you to disconnect among vineyards and agricultural landscapes.
The Condado de Huelva Wine Route is an initiative promoted by the Mancomunidad de Desarrollo Condado de Huelva, which is financed by theEuropean Next Generation funds, and is a cross-cutting project, where each county municipality has its role, promoting synergies in order to offer a first class wine tourism experience.
A project that would not be possible without the involvement of the Regulatory Council of the Protected Designations of Origin Condado de Huelva, the wineries and the collaboration of the municipalities, the Provincial Council of Huelva, and the business community of the province, especially the hospitality, commerce and leisure sectors.
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