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CHAPTER I THE ESSENCE OF SHERRY

The Foundation

An introduction to the historic heart of the Marco de Jerez.

Hosted Journey · 7 Days / 6 Nights
Spring 2026 · Limited Edition

An intimate encounter with the living culture of Sherry—its bodegas, people, and enduring traditions.

Hosted Edition · from $10,500 per person
Based on double occupancy

Journey at a Glance

7 Days / 6 Nights · Spring 2026
Jerez · Sanlúcar · El Puerto · Sevilla

Focused on the historic heart of Sherry and its living traditions.

THE ESSENCE

This journey unfolds slowly across the Marco de Jerez, where wine is shaped by wind, salt, and patience. Crafted as an intimate exploration of Sherry and its living culture, it moves between vineyard, cellar, sea, and city—allowing space for stillness, conversation, and discovery.

Encounters are revealed not as instruction, but as invitation. Days are paced with intention, balancing depth with ease, and shaped by access shared quietly and with care.

This is a journey guided by restraint—where meaning deepens over time, and each evening returns to balance and refinement.

The Journey

Day 1 — Jerez

The First Whisper

Arriving in Jerez marks a clear change of pace. The afternoon is left open, offering time to take in the city’s light, stone, and steady rhythm.

As evening arrives, Jerez reveals itself through shared food and conversation. Wine and cuisine provide a first introduction to the Marco, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Signature Encounter: The First Taste of Jerez

Day 2 — Jerez

Fire, Wood & Patience

The day begins with the elemental side of Sherry—work shaped by hand, heat, and time. Morning encounters focus on the forces behind the wines, where repetition and care leave a lasting mark.

As the day continues, tasting and context bring clarity to what has already been sensed. Lunch slows the pace, and the afternoon allows time to wander or reflect in Jerez.

Signature Encounter: From Oak to Legacy

Day 3 — Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Wind, Salt & Quiet Wonder

Sanlúcar is shaped by Atlantic air and open horizons. Coastal humidity and sea breezes influence both the town and its wines, which feel inseparable from their surroundings.

Midday brings the sea to the table, followed by time along the river’s edge. By day’s end, the landscape leaves its mark—saline, bright, and lasting.

Signature Encounter: Where Manzanilla Meets the Sea

Day 4 — Jerez

Reverence & Rhythm

The day opens with a contemplative view of Jerez. As the morning unfolds, attention turns toward renewal—vineyards and evolving practices revealing a region that continues to move forward while honoring its past.

Lunch takes place outdoors, grounded in the surrounding landscape. The afternoon introduces a different rhythm, shaped by movement and tradition, before the evening returns to a more settled pace.

Signature Encounter: Among the Albariza Hills

Day 5 — El Puerto de Santa María & Cádiz

Heritage & Horizon

The morning begins where river, bay, and Atlantic air meet. Here, maritime influence shapes not only the wines, but the cadence of daily life.

Midday looks outward through cuisine inspired by the sea. The afternoon explores Cádiz’s role as a historic gateway, where Sherry once moved beyond Andalucía and into the wider world. Evening lingers by the water before the return inland.

Signature Encounter: Where Cellar, City, and Sea Converge

Day 6 — Departure

Onward Travel

Morning is left open before departures, with private transfers arranged for onward travel. The journey concludes not as an ending, but as a continuation—its places, wines, and voices carried forward.

Accommodations: Casa Cánovas

Day 7 — Sevilla | Passage & Farewell

Reflection & Continuity

The journey continues toward Sevilla, following the river that once carried Sherry beyond its origins. Craft and culture reappear as threads of continuity rather than conclusion.

A final lunch brings everyone together once more—not as an ending, but as a pause before moving on. Departures follow, with the spirit of the journey carried forward.

Signature Encounter: Following Sherry’s Path

Accommodations: Hotel Tío Pepe

What This Journey Includes

Thoughtfully paced days centered on the historic heart of the Marco de Jerez
Selected accommodations of character, chosen for atmosphere and sense of place
Curated tastings and shared tables reflecting classic Sherry tradition
Private transfers throughout the journey
Cultural encounters shaped by long-standing relationships and local knowledge

Select locations, hosts, and experiences are reserved for confirmed guests and shared privately to preserve the integrity of access and relationships.

This itinerary is shared as a reference for the journey’s flow. Specific details may vary by season and availability.

PRIVATE JOURNEY BRIEFING

Receive confirmed inclusions, room categories, and availability, with pacing and preferences refined where appropriate.