{"id":10114,"date":"2026-08-21T18:25:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivalavidabuena.com\/?p=10114"},"modified":"2026-08-21T18:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T16:25:06","slug":"best-bodegas-to-visit-costa-blanca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivalavidabuena.com\/en\/best-bodegas-to-visit-costa-blanca\/","title":{"rendered":"Best bodegas to visit Costa Blanca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Best Bodegas to Visit in Costa Blanca North. When you think of Costa Blanca North, you probably picture beautiful beaches, white villages, mountains and long Mediterranean lunches. But the Marina Alta has another side that is well worth discovering: wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the mountains and the Mediterranean, you’ll find vineyards producing everything from fresh whites and Mediterranean reds to sweet wines and innovative natural wines. The region is particularly famous for Moscatel de Alejandr\u00eda<\/strong>, one of the area’s traditional grape varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wine tourism is growing quickly here, with wineries spread across Xal\u00f3, Teulada, Benissa, Ll\u00edber, Parcent, Jes\u00fas Pobre and the surrounding valleys<\/strong>. If you’re looking for the best bodegas to visit in Costa Blanca North, these are some of our favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf77 The best bodegas in Costa Blanca North<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Les Freses \u2013 Jes\u00fas Pobre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: an authentic local wine experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located at the foot of the Montg\u00f3, Les Freses is one of our favourite wine experiences in the Marina Alta. The winery focuses on Moscatel de Alejandr\u00eda<\/strong> and offers guided visits through the vineyard and winery, followed by a tasting of local wines and products. It’s intimate, personal and beautifully connected to the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss:<\/strong> their dry Moscatel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pepe Mendoza Casa Agr\u00edcola \u2013 Ll\u00edber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: wine and gastronomy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in the hills around Ll\u00edber, Pepe Mendoza Casa Agr\u00edcola combines old vineyards, local grape varieties and a beautiful historic setting. The winery works with varieties including Gir\u00f3 and Moscatel Romano<\/strong>, and offers excellent wine-tasting experiences accompanied by local cheeses and Iberian products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tip:<\/strong> allow plenty of time for the tasting \u2014 this is a place to enjoy slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bodegas Guti\u00e9rrez de la Vega \u2013 Parcent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: sweet wines and history<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This family winery in Parcent is particularly famous for its Moscatel and sweet wines<\/strong>. The winery has a fascinating history and a very distinctive personality. Guided visits include the production areas and underground barrel room, followed by a tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss:<\/strong> the Casta Diva wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Joan de la Casa \u2013 Beniss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: natural and low-intervention wines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joan de la Casa is a small-scale winery with a strong focus on the vineyard, the environment and the natural character of the grapes. It’s a great choice if you’re interested in natural or low-intervention wines<\/strong> and want to discover a more modern side of wine production in the Marina Alta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Manu Guardiola Viticultor \u2013 Xal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: discovering young local winemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xal\u00f3 is one of the most important wine villages in the region, and Manu Guardiola represents a new generation of local winemakers. His wines are made from small vineyard parcels and local varieties, combining traditional viticulture with a fresh, personal approach. A great stop if you want to discover where the wine culture of the Marina Alta is heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. M de Alejandr\u00eda \u2013 Teulada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: something completely different<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This small winery in Teulada focuses on Moscatel de Alejandr\u00eda<\/strong> and has developed some particularly unusual wines, including a wine made using a freezing process inspired by ice wine production. It’s a fascinating place for anyone looking for something beyond a traditional wine tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Montesanco \u2013 Teulada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: wine, landscape and a beautiful setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located at Finca Abiar Alta, Montesanco combines wine with the agricultural heritage and landscape of the Marina Alta. It’s a lovely option if you’re staying around Moraira or Teulada<\/strong> and want to explore the vineyards without travelling too far inland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Bodega Teulada \u2013 Teulada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: traditional wine culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a taste of the region’s traditional wine culture, visit Bodega Teulada. As a cooperative winery, it offers a different perspective from the smaller boutique producers and shows the important role local growers have played in maintaining the area’s wine traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Bodegas Xal\u00f3 \u2013 Xal\u00f3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: traditional wine from the Vall de Pop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1962 by local farmers, Bodegas Xal\u00f3 is an important part of the wine heritage of the Vall de Pop. It’s a good place to discover the more traditional side of the region and to combine wine tasting with a visit to the charming village of Xal\u00f3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Bodegas Trenza \u2013 Benissa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Best for: discovering a lesser-known winery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bodegas Trenza in Benissa is another interesting stop for wine lovers who want to explore beyond the better-known wineries. It is part of the Cellers de la Marina Alta<\/strong> wine route, making it easy to combine with other bodegas in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf47 The Cellers de la Marina Alta wine route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest ways to explore the region is through the Cellers de la Marina Alta wine passport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route connects twelve local wineries, including Les Freses, Pepe Mendoza, Joan de la Casa, M de Alejandr\u00eda, Montesanco, Bodega Teulada, Bodegas Xal\u00f3 and Bodegas Trenza<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passport is a great way to discover different styles of wine while exploring the villages and valleys of the Marina Alta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our top 3 bodegas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have time to visit them all, these are our three favourites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd47 Pepe Mendoza Casa Agr\u00edcola<\/strong> \u2013 for wine lovers who love a heroic story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd48 Les Freses<\/strong> \u2013 for the most authentic all-round wine experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd49 Guti\u00e9rrez de la Vega<\/strong> \u2013 for history and exceptional sweet wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plan your wine trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best thing about wine tourism in Costa Blanca North is that you don’t have to choose between the vineyards and the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend the morning exploring Xal\u00f3 or the Vall de Pop<\/strong>, visit a bodega in the afternoon and finish the day with dinner overlooking the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vineyards are part of what makes this region so special: old terraces, dry-stone walls, traditional riuraus<\/em>, local grape varieties and the Mediterranean landscape.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So next time you’re staying on the Costa Blanca, take a day away from the beach and follow the vineyards inland. You might discover a completely different side of the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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