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Aguilar
de la Frontera.

Wine Tasting

Aguilar de la Frontera is a historic town in Córdoba province, at the heart of the Montilla-Moriles wine region producing sherry-style fortified wines. The town features an impressive octagonal plaza, baroque churches, and traditional wine bodegas where visitors can taste local varieties. The surrounding countryside is covered with vineyards producing Pedro Ximénez grapes. Aguilar maintains authentic character as a working wine town rather than a tourist destination. This combination of wine heritage, unique architecture, and genuine Andalusian atmosphere appeals to wine enthusiasts seeking authenticity.

Montilla-Moriles wine productionOctagonal Plaza de San JoséTraditional wine bodegasPedro Ximénez grape cultivation
What you'll do here

Things to do.

  1. 01Visit traditional wine bodegas
  2. 02Sample Montilla-Moriles fortified wines
  3. 03Explore the octagonal plaza
  4. 04Tour baroque churches
  5. 05Walk through vineyard countryside
  6. 06Learn about Pedro Ximénez production
Within a short drive

Nearby attractions.

Córdobahistoric city with Mezquita mosque-cathedral
Montillamain town of wine region
Priego de Córdobabaroque architectural gem
Lucenaceramics and furniture town
Zuheroswhite village in Subbética mountains
A year in Aguilar de la Frontera

Monthly weather.

Best weatherLeast crowded
january14°/4°
Least crowded
60mm
Cool with rain; cozy bodega visits.
february16°/5°
Least crowded
50mm
Mild for wine touring.
march19°/7°
45mm
Perfect spring weather.
april22°/9°
Best weather
50mm
Ideal for wine region exploration.
may26°/13°
Best weather
35mm
Hot; vineyards in bloom.
june32°/18°
15mm
Very hot; early morning tastings.
july36°/21°
5mm
Extremely hot; quiet wine town.
august36°/21°
5mm
Extremely hot; harvest approaching.
september31°/18°
20mm
Hot; grape harvest season.
october25°/13°
Best weather
60mm
Perfect autumn temperatures.
november18°/8°
Least crowded
70mm
Mild with rain; new wine season.
december15°/5°
65mm
Cool with festive wine traditions.
Averages from the last decade · source: local weather records

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