The great sherry bodegas

33,000 casks rest in the cathedral-like bodegas of Tío Pepe, a short walk from Jerez’s Alcázar, in a city where sherry was recorded as early as 1264 and granted DO status in 1933. The flor here isn’t folklore: it thrives in well‑ventilated cellars tempered by Poniente and Levante winds, and packed-earth albero floors sprinkled for cooling. Between González Byass, Lustau, and Fundador, you’ll trace fractional soleras, see why fino holds its edge at around 15%, how amontillado gains amber through oxidative aging, and what sun‑dried pedro ximénez grapes contribute to that syrupy depth.

Your day begins with hotel pick‑up in Seville or Cádiz, then an easy ride to Jerez in a Mercedes E‑Class or V‑Class (about 60–75 minutes). The car stays at your disposal: we drop you at each bodega door, handle bookings, wait during tours and tastings, and adjust the sequence to suit your pace. It’s 800 meters from González Byass to Lustau; Fundador sits about 2.5 km away, so adding it is simple. In Jerez with an Amani Limousines private chauffeur, you taste freely while we drive, leaving room for a longer pause if a particular solera captivates you.