Bodega González Byass - Tío Pepe

The Tour includes: A tour through the vineyards by train, Brandy Route, Barrel-making, Distilling, Wine Route, Multivsion Video, The happy mice of Jerez de la Frontera, Wine Tasting and the Tio Pepe Shop.

By the early 19th century Jerez had become the wine capital of the world. In 1835, Manuel Mª González Angel put all of his savings into the founding of a small winery and within 20 years González Byass grew to become the leading exporter of sherry wines in Jerez.

The first bodegas (storage houses where sherry is aged and matured) were built at this time: La Constancia, Los Apóstoles and La Cuadrada. By mid-century, others followed, including La Concha designed by Gustav Eiffel and the Lepanto bodega.

By the time of his death in 1887, Manuel Mª González Ángel had not only built up a flourishing business but also created a unique architectural legacy.

A visit to the González Byass Tío Pepe winery in Jerez will transport you back in time to Jerez in the 19th century, although a fine glass of Tío Pepe sherry will soon bring you back to the present.