We went to tour of a local Bodega called “Bodega Santa Catalina del Mañan” which is located about 48 kilometers from the city of Alicante.

Entrance to the Santa Catalina Moñan Bodega

We met with a representative of the Bodega and she gave us a tour of the yard where the grapes are received and processed.

Our tour guide of the Bodega

The grapes are put into a hopper system where they are processed through several stations.

Hopper where the grapes start the process to becoming wine.
Large vats where the wine is stored for fermentation

After touring the outside yard, we entered into the Bodega.

Shelley entering into the Bodega

We walked through the interior of the winery. The tour guide explained how the wine was processed.

The interior of the wine processing area.
Tour guide explaining the wine process

After touring the wine making process area, we entered the storefront of the Bodega.

Wine on display in Bodega

We then went into an area for some wine tasting. They had a table set up with snack and different wines.

Wine sampling area of the Bodega

We sampled different wines and enjoyed some snacks before leaving the Bodega. It was an interesting tour and a lot of fun.

“Adios y que tenga un gran dia”