About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring two distinct wineries in Rioja Alavesa, departing from San Sebastian with a private guide and vehicle. Visit a family operation and a larger estate to compare winemaking philosophies across generations, then walk through Laguardia's medieval streets and underground cellars. Taste crianzas and reservas whilst learning how soil and climate shape the wines, finishing with pintxos and local pairings that reveal the region's gastronomic character.
Highlights
- Two contrasting wineries showcasing tradition versus modern techniques
- Guided tastings of Rioja reds with terroir education included
- Medieval Laguardia town with historic underground wine cellars
- Pintxos paired with local wines as light lunch
- Private vehicle and guide throughout, hotel pickup and dropoff
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your hotel and drives you into La Rioja's vineyard landscape. At the first winery, you'll walk among vines and barrel rooms, hearing stories of family operations passed down through decades. The second estate offers a different scale and philosophy. Between visits, you'll absorb how vintage, oak ageing, and grape selection shape what's in your glass. In Laguardia, cobbled lanes wind past stone facades and down to bodegas carved beneath the town. The pintxos lunch pairs three small plates with three wines, giving you practical tasting notes to use if you explore the wine route independently later.
Good to know
Winery visits may include other small groups, though the rest of your tour remains private. Bring weather-appropriate clothing—the region operates year-round. Vegetarian and gluten-free pintxos available on request at booking. Two adults minimum required for departure.
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