About Bodega del Real Cortijo
Built in 1782 for King Carlos III, this is the only winery that belonged to Spain's royal household, supplying five kings for nearly two centuries before its 1983 declaration as a historic monument, in the village of Real Cortijo de San Isidro near Aranjuez. The tour leads through vaulted stone passages before a tasting, though a couple of visitors found the wine explanation rushed, so go for the history and treat the tasting as a bonus.
Visitors single out royal wine cellar built 1782, underground stone passages, history-first tour. The estate dates from 1782.
Visiting
Reservation required. San Martín de Valdeiglesias and Navalcarnero are 45 minutes to an hour west of Madrid on the A-5, while Arganda del Rey and Villarejo de Salvanés are 30 to 45 minutes east and southeast on the A-3 and A-4, so this DO actually splits into two directions from the city and a single day trip should pick one side.
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