Visit a historic winery: Palacio de los Mencos

The Palace of the Mencos is a unique building in what is known as the “Middle Zone” (Zona Media) of Navarre. The palace was one of the first buildings built outside the city walls at the end of the 16th century, employing medieval remains to construct its tower. Successively occupied in various wars, burned to the ground by Espoz and Mina in 1813 and housing a Red Cross hospital in 1873; the palace bears the chains above its entrance that indicate its status as a royal lodging, following the stay by Fernando VII in 1828.Guided by a family member, the importance that the production and elaboration of wine had for the Mencos will be explained for 45 minutes; the age and peculiarity of its barrels, as well as the different elements that made up the winery. The three wines that the Mencos currently sell under the Marqués de la Real Defensa brand will be tasted and the sausages and extra virgin olive oil will be tasted.It is carried out in groups of a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 40.The price of the visit is €10/person and must be made by appointment. (children under 3 years old, free entry).