The Awakening of the Countryside: 10 Years of the ‘Patios de Bodega’ Festival in the Heart of Montilla

There are places where time is measured in vintages and the silence is only broken by the clinking of glasses. This May, the Patios de Bodega Festival celebrates its tenth edition, reaching full maturity: an exclusive invitation to discover the most intimate and floral side of Montilla. From the 1st to the 24th of May, the doors of the most emblematic wineries (bodegas) and traditional wine presses (lagares) swing open to offer a necessary pause. Far from the crowds, the Andalusian spring light and the deep aroma of ageing wine fill the air.

A Journey for the Senses: 10 Essential Stops

More than just a visit, it is a return to the land. Here are the hand-picked experiences we recommend for your May diary:

  • Pairings with soul: at Lagar La Primilla, the cello melodies of Israel Fausto will elevate a traditional lunch on the 16th of May (€50), while at Bodega Rockera Cabriñana, a vibrant spirit takes over with their wine and burger tasting on the 8th of May (€25).
  • Magical sunsets: the “Sunset Experience” at Lagar Los Raigones (23rd of May) promises to be the festival's visual highlight: a walk under torchlight, live music, and dinner amongst the ruins of the lagar. Essential: please wear white (€22).
  • Innovation & Tradition: discover the newly unveiled courtyard at Bodegas Navarro with their cocktail and pottery workshops, or immerse yourself in the historic elegance of Pérez Barquero and Alvear, where the "velo de flor" (yeast cap) and the Pedro Ximénez grape are the undisputed stars.
  • Liquid gold: it isn’t all about the wine; the Juan Colín Oil Mill opens its stunning courtyard for a sensory tasting of their Premium organic extra virgin olive oils on the 8th of May (€18).

Viña Bus: The Pleasure of Letting Go

If you are travelling from Córdoba, the Viña Bus is the perfect choice. An experience guided by international sommelier Mara de Miguel, offering four themed routes:

  • 3rd May: Olive Oil Day
  • 9th May: Young Patios (Modern Vibes)
  • 10th May: "Vermú Canalla" (The spirit of Vermouth)
  • 16th May: Sparkling & Spirits

*The price of €35 includes transport, stops at various wineries/mills, and a full lunch.

**Departure: Córdoba (Glorieta Media Luna) at 9:00 AM, with a pick-up in Montilla.

A unique opportunity to discover Montilla at its most special time of year, where wine, flowers, and tradition unite in settings full of life.