Dia del Vino (unofficial)

For months now, my beloved Maria Jose has mentioned she wanted to take me to this "secret location" to show me something cool.

For months now, her husband Miguel has been telling me we have to go to his favorite Bodega (wine store) to get his FAVORITE wine that is only available in this location.

So everyones dreams came true today, and we spent the day wine tasting and learning! Fun and educational!

We took an early early early morning road trip (aka 9am) and met up with Carlos and Andrea (soy la culpable) and made our way to the Teulada, where Miguel's favorite Bodega is located, with his favorite wine. We were given free tastings then Miguel stocked up for the winter buying about 12 bottles o his favorite, plus a few extra bottles. I joined in the fun by buying one bottle for some very special people Ill soon be reunited with! (sorry mom and dad, you already got yours!)

Then we went to Xálo (Jalón) Where we went to fulfill Maria Jose's dream. She wanted to show me a very unusual market. This town is composed of over 40% foreigners coming from England, Germany and the Netherlands. These people come out and sell some old antiques. You can find British porcelain, nazi germany paraphernalia and other interesting antiques!

After, more free wine!

After, we headed to nearby Maserof for the Museo del Vino. It was u in the beautiful mountains. Check it out

 The museum is an old house/bodega. Now there is one man that sleeps there, and you can rent a bedroom for a measly 120 euros a night (breakfast included)

view from the guest room

In the official SIESTA ROOM

old wine press

where they crush the grapes by foot!

Im pretty sure I'm coming back mid-late september for the harvest... where they let you squish the grapes with YOUR OWN FEET!!!!! Me apunto! Count me in and call me Lucy!