ANDALUSIA, THROUGH THE WINEAN INDEPENDENT GUIDE
RESEARCH & SOURCES
Behind Andalusia Wine Academy is a sustained commitment to understanding the region’s wines: through formal wine education, extensive reading, online and in-person learning, comparative tasting and visits across Andalusia.
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Producer records in the regional directory
8
Andalusian provinces connected
Ongoing
Study, tasting & exploration
THE KNOWLEDGE BEHIND THE GUIDE
Our purpose is to connect what is often presented in fragments: the grapes, landscapes, people, techniques, food and history that make Andalusia such a compelling wine region.
The Academy brings formal study, continuing education, books and specialist research together with time spent exploring and tasting across the region. This breadth of learning shapes the regional guides, winery directory and experiences at the table.
The references linked here are a selection from that wider body of knowledge. Individual guides and winery profiles provide further sources and research dates. As our study and exploration continue, so does the guide.
Meet Ilja, your hostWSET and SWEN study provide a structured foundation for understanding grape varieties, regional styles, viticulture, winemaking and tasting. That knowledge helps us explain both what is in the glass and why it tastes as it does.
Online and in-person courses, specialist sessions and masterclasses keep our knowledge developing. Ilja is currently deepening his tasting practice through the Wine Scholar Guild Tasting Diploma programme, as part of an ongoing commitment to learning and staying up to date.
Wine reference books, regional writing and specialist reading add depth to the research. They help connect geography, grape varieties, winemaking and heritage, placing individual wines and producers within a wider story.
In-person visits across Andalusia give the research a sense of place. We connect what we read with what we observe in vineyards, bodegas and tasting rooms, and with the landscapes and food culture around them.
Comparative tasting and the exploration of food pairings turn technical knowledge into practical understanding. Looking closely at different grapes, styles and regions helps us make wine approachable for newcomers and rewarding for experienced enthusiasts.
Winery information, regulatory councils, appellation specifications, regional institutions and historical scholarship support the guide. They add detail to our accounts of wine styles, landscapes and heritage, and provide sources for individual producer profiles.
SELECTED REFERENCES & FURTHER READING
Explore selected educational resources, original research and institutional references behind the guide. These links offer a starting point for further reading alongside the books, courses, tastings and visits that inform our work.
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine Scholar Guild
El Puerto de Santa María tourism
Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla
University of Córdoba, UCC+i
Junta de Andalucía, Instituto de Estadística y Cartografía
Francisco Manuel Pérez Hidalgo, University of Málaga; Aportes 110 (2022), pp. 103–134
Consejo Regulador Vino Málaga
Consejo Regulador Vino Málaga
Sherry Wines Council, 18 September 2018
La Melonera
Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla
Consejo Regulador Montilla-Moriles
Official Andalusia tourism
Edrington / The Macallan
Suntory Global Spirits
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REFERENCES
A LIVING BODY OF RESEARCH
We completed an extensive review of Andalusian wineries and vineyards in October 2026 and continue to develop the collection. Individual profiles show their research or review dates, with source links for readers who want to explore further.
Producer profiles distinguish published visitor experiences from visits that need an enquiry. Tour language, opening hours and availability belong to each producer, so confirm those practical details when planning your visit.
Historical scholarship and regional sources help us connect ancient wine culture, changing trade, phylloxera and the renewal of vineyards with the wines made today. The regional guides bring that context together with the distinctive stories of individual producers.
These notes record overlaps, access questions and supporting producer evidence. They do not represent a further list of verified visitable wineries.
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Published visit/tasting evidence recorded in main entry.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
The producer publishes guided vineyard and cellar visits with a four-wine tasting and local appetisers. Marcelino and Blanca Serrano introduce viticulture, winemaking and the wine history of Alcalá la Real. The wines may change with stock and vintage.
Open the producer profileChecked: 2026-10-22
The published Visita Crianza follows the production areas through tanks and the barrel room, ending with four Campoameno wines and an aperitif.
Open the producer profileChecked: 2026-10-22
Council-listed Málaga producer. Molino Real/Mountain project is relevant to Moscatel study, but no visitor offer was established. Do not confuse the company office with the Málaga production site.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Málaga council confirms producer and contact. No published tour verified; ask whether a technical appointment is possible and request wine/grape details.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Andalucía tourism lists prebooked tours, minimum 4. Natural wines with no added sulphites described by tourism source; confirm current programme, grapes, English and producer availability.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Producer offers museum/winery visits and a varietal vineyard. Large still-wine range; barrel cellar and traditional wooden vessels.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Wine-route seller publishes a tour, but its page conflicts on minimum group size (25 versus 6). Free-run wines and limited intervention described. Confirm directly before booking.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Municipal directory lists producer/contact; a current guided technical visit and wine range were not established. Ask by appointment.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Natural-wine producer of strong educational interest. Current municipal listing says wine sales only. A guided visit has not been established; enquire directly.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Municipal directory confirms family producer and contact, but no guided tour terms. Ask for current wines, grapes and technical appointment.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Sherry council publishes a dedicated visits email. Current programme, English, wine selection require confirmation. One group visit contact; avoid counting the brands as separate destinations.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Producer has an experiences section and a vineyard/cellar setting. Confirm current wine-focused visit, English, minimum numbers.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Municipal tourism lists guided visits Monday, Wednesday and Friday; confirm current schedule, technical tasting and English.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; current guided visit and tasting terms need direct confirmation. Ask to compare local still and fortified styles if available.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Wine brand of Hermanas López Lavado; counted once under the combined name.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Málaga council explicitly says no wine tourism.
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Málaga council explicitly says no wine tourism.
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Council listing indicates no wine tourism.
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Producer explicitly says it is not open to the public and does not offer wine tourism; arranged purchases are a separate matter.
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Current municipal entry lists wine/product sales rather than a guided tour.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Current municipal entry lists wine/product sales rather than a guided tour.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Current municipal entry lists wine/product sales rather than a guided tour.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Current municipal entry lists wine/product sales rather than a guided tour.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Current municipal entry lists wine/product sales rather than a guided tour.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
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Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
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Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
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Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
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Named in DOP map; not yet established as a visitor option.
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Producer named in the Granada DOP map. Current visitor access has not been established.
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Producer named in the Granada DOP map. Current visitor access has not been established.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Producer named in the Granada DOP map. Current visitor access has not been established.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Producer named in the Granada DOP map. Current visitor access has not been established.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Producer named in the Granada DOP map. Current visitor access has not been established.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
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Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
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Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Registered operator or municipal listing; visitor status and any brand/group alias not resolved.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Council-listed producer; public visit have not been established in this revision.
Supplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
Mythopia identifies Hacienda Los Arcos as producer and invites vineyard/winery appointments by email. Its wine pages list four releases; older Hacienda pages still say COVID closure and wines not yet ready.
Open the producer profileSupplied research snapshot: 2026-10-19
PHOTOGRAPHY & PRODUCER IDENTITY
Photographs provide editorial context. Archive dates and illustrative subjects are identified where relevant. The wine-glass photograph does not depict the academy’s private home or promise a particular flight. Sherry photography credit: “Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.” Producer logos identify the wineries featured in this independent guide; their inclusion does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
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Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Official media area permits use with the stated Regulatory Council credit. Not a Creative Commons license.
Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Official media area permits use with the stated Regulatory Council credit. Not a Creative Commons license.
Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Official media area permits use with the stated Regulatory Council credit. Not a Creative Commons license.
Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Official media area permits use with the stated Regulatory Council credit. Not a Creative Commons license.
Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Official media area permits use with the stated Regulatory Council credit. Not a Creative Commons license.
Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Images provided by the Jerez-Xeres-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Official media area permits use with the stated Regulatory Council credit. Not a Creative Commons license.
Use as regional/editorial imagery. Does not depict the academy.
Photo: Julie Sd / Unsplash
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Editorial atmosphere only; does not depict the academy. Ronda landscape is olive/cereal countryside, not a vineyard.
Photo: Alexis Presa / Unsplash
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Editorial atmosphere only; does not depict the academy. Ronda landscape is olive/cereal countryside, not a vineyard.
Photo: Fantesca Estate & Winery / Unsplash
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Editorial atmosphere only; does not depict the academy. Ronda landscape is olive/cereal countryside, not a vineyard.
Jándalo / Wikimedia Commons
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Historical photograph from 2011; no claim that it depicts current conditions or a named winery. Original photograph unchanged; displayed with responsive CSS cropping. Image reuse remains under the stated share-alike license.
MG Spain Export Consulting Spanish International Trade Consulting / Wikimedia Commons
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Archive image; do not present as current vineyard conditions or contemporary winery facilities. Original photograph unchanged; displayed with responsive CSS cropping. Image reuse remains under the stated share-alike license.
Tyk / Wikimedia Commons
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Source identifies amphorae, pottery and provenance. It does not establish that these particular vessels held wine; do not say that they did. Original photograph unchanged; displayed with responsive CSS cropping. Image reuse remains under the stated share-alike license.
LBM1948 / Wikimedia Commons
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Source says grape vine fields, not wine-specific production. Do not imply contemporary landscape or that grapes were grown for wine. Original photograph unchanged; displayed with responsive CSS cropping. Image reuse remains under the stated share-alike license.
Portrait supplied by Ilja Rijnen.
Used with the subject’s permission for this website.
Background and light adjusted for editorial presentation.
Family photograph supplied by Ilja Rijnen.
Used with permission for this website.
The supplied photograph is shown without alterations.
Adapted from Jándalo’s 2011 photograph, via Wikimedia Commons.
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F. Schatz
Producer brand mark; no open licence published.
Shown for independent editorial identification. Colours and proportions preserved. Trademarks belong to their respective owners; inclusion does not imply partnership or endorsement.
Bodegas Bentomiz
Producer brand mark; no open licence published.
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Cortijo Los Aguilares
Producer brand mark; no open licence published.
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Bodega Kieninger
Producer brand mark; no open licence published.
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Descalzos Viejos
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Viñedos Verticales
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La Melonera
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Tyk / Wikimedia Commons
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Photograph taken 18 May 2024. Resized and converted to WebP for web delivery; responsive layouts may crop the displayed view. The photograph and any adaptations retain the stated share-alike licence.
