Theodosius's Disc - Ruta del Vino y Cava Ribera del Guadiana

CAVAS MARCELINO DIAZ
(+34) 924 677 548
bodega@madiaz.com
www.madiaz.com

Location:
Almendralejo & Marcelino Díaz wineries (Almendralejo)
Schedule:
July to September: Every day from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
April to June: Saturdays and Sundays:
Morning hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon hours: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
October to March: Saturdays and Sundays:
Morning hours: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon hours: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Nº of Participants:
Min. 4 – Max. 12
Duration:
Approximately 2 hours.
Dates:
All year round. By reservation.
Languages:
ES / EN / FR / PT
Prices:
Adults: €10/person
Children (6-16): free, will taste must
Children under 6: free
Unemployed (with demand card): €5/person
Accessible:
No.
Family-friendly:
Yes.

Theodosius’s Disc

In the footsteps of a great Roman treasure

We invite you to experience an exciting adventure, following in the footsteps of a highly valuable Roman treasure.

We are referring to the famous Theodosius Disc, considered the most impressive surviving piece of Roman silverware, probably a gift from Emperor Theodosius to the governor of Hispania. Probably made in Constantinople to commemorate the decennary or fortnightly anniversary of the reign of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I the Great, it is one of the finest examples of Late Antique imperial goldsmithing and imagery, dating back to 380 AD.

A unique piece that was discovered by chance in 1847 on a Roman road on the outskirts of Almendralejo, in what is now a beautiful vineyard landscape that you can explore in a very original way aboard a carriage.

You can also visit the Monsalud Palace in Almendralejo to see with your own eyes an extraordinary replica that is undoubtedly the finest silver jewel from the late Roman period and an archaeological document of exceptional value.

The carriage tour ends at a renowned artisan cava and wine winery where a wine is made in honor of this important discovery:

“Theod osivs,” which you will be lucky enough to taste. Taste it alongside a cava from the same winery.

Come to the Ribera del Guadiana Wine Route for authentic Roman wine tourism.

Price Includes:

Horse-drawn carriage ride through the vineyards – the site where the Theodosius Disc was found

Guided tour of the cava and wine cellar

Tasting of “Theodosivs” wine and Almendralejo cava with an aperitif. For children: must tasting

Ideal For:

Do you want to enjoy one of the treasures of the Roman world found in Almendralejo, considered the finest silver jewel from the late Roman period and an archaeological document of exceptional value? Then, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to the place where it was found in 1847, surrounded by beautiful vineyards?

If you’re interested in the world of wine and cava, visit the City of Cava D.O. in Almendralejo.

Don’t forget: bring warm clothing during the colder months, as the horse-drawn carriage is open.

Payment and Cancellation Policy:

To confirm your reservation, payment must be made at least 7 days before the service date by bank transfer.

Cancellation of your reservation may result in a partial refund, depending on the time of cancellation:

Up to 2 weeks in advance: 75% refund.
Up to 1 week in advance: 50% refund.
In the last 7 days: No refund.
The carriage ride is subject to favorable weather conditions.

Nearby Attractions:

– Monsalud Palace.
– Museum of Wine Sciences.
– Almendralejo Bullring Winery.
– Huerta Montero Prehistoric Site in Almendralejo.
– Villafranca de los Barros Historical-Ethnographic Museum.