- Do I have to buy wine in the winery if I took a part in the tasting?
- Is the tasting, sightseeing free of charge?
- What is wine tasting and can I drive my own car?
- What is the minimum number of bottles that can be bought in the vineyard?
- Can I take the children?
- Is it worth to use a guide when planning a tour of the vineyards or can I organise it myself?
- How to prepare for a vineyard tour?
1. Do I have to buy wine in the winery if I took a part in the tasting?
Answer: No, I have never seen the wine police before. However, good manners would require buying something in exchange for the time devoted to us, and besides, this question will most likely be replaced after the tasting by the question of how much money I have to spend on wine and how much room in the trunk.
2. Is the tasting, sightseeing free of charge?
Tasting and sightseeing are sometimes two different things. The tasting is most often free.
3. What is wine testing and can I drive my own car?
You can request wine to try according to your preferences or as much as possible: in practice, it often depends on the vineyard and the time you find yourself there. Luck, as it happens in life, plays a role here. They can only treat you to what they have already opened, and there may be very little of it, or you may have a whole range of wine options available in a given vineyard. The glass is filled up as for standard tasting, and the biggest problem would be the number of vineyards and the presence of the driver.
4. What is the minimum number of bottles that can be bought in the vineyard?
The minimum number of bottles is well – one bottle. Although it may happen that it will be 1 box but then it would be a game worth playing.
5. Can I take the children?
Of course, you can bring the children. On some vineyards, there are appropriate attractions prepared for kids.
6. Is it worth to use a guide when planning a tour of the vineyards or can I organize it myself?
First of all, it is worth taking a tour of the vineyards. Whether it’s an organized excursion or an independent trip, it’s up to you, and each of these options carry its pros and cons.
7. How to prepare for a vineyard tour?
Simple tips are:
– Don’t use perfume, especially the potent ones,
– Dress comfortably, so that you feel at ease and can walk on unpaved terrain,
– Don’t go with an empty stomach,
– If you’re planning a tasting, agree in advance who will be driving.