So plans changed at dinner last night...
We had a lovely bottle of Gewürztraminer from a winery Viñas del Vero in the Somontano region and decided, rather than head to Figueres, we would head in that direction. Technically, it's closer to Tarragona, where we need to be Thursday, so it has worked out for the best.
Bus load of people at Viñas del Vero when we arrived so took a chance on a neighbouring winery first. Bordega Pirineos was very accommodating and let us taste a range of wines. Their Gewürztraminer is nice, too, as was an "aged" 2018 red. Headed back to Viñas del Vero and enjoyed a tasting and lunch with a glass of Garnacha Blanca.
Could not check in to our nearby accommodation till 5:30pm so went for drive and discovered Alquézar, Huesca, Aragon. Towering above Álquézar is a castle of Islamic origin, converted into a collegiate church after the Christian reconquest (involving a sneaky beheading). The Vero River, lies below and surrounding are the Balcez and Olsón mountains.
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Jun 3–5, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
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