About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Rioja's premier wine zones—Alta and Alavesa—across three carefully selected bodegas. You'll taste wines ranging from modern operations to centuries-old underground cellars, breaking midday for pintxos and local wine bars in a village setting. Small groups of up to eight keep things intimate and conversational, whether you're new to wine or already know your Tempranillo from your Garnacha. Hotel transport included.
Highlights
- Three contrasting bodegas: modern facility, historic underground caves, and family operation
- Taste wines from Rioja's two distinct terroirs
- Pintxos lunch in an authentic village bar scene
- Small-group format—maximum eight travellers
- Expert guide shares production methods and local stories
- Hotel pickup and drop-off both ways
What to expect
Morning kicks off with visits to two wineries, where you'll walk through production areas and taste several wines before heading to a local village for lunch. Order pintxos from the bar counter—small, varied plates that pair naturally with wine—and chat with locals over a glass. Afternoon brings a third winery visit before returning to your hotel by early evening.
You'll be on your feet moving between cellars and tasting rooms, with some stairs and uneven ground at older properties. Pacing is leisurely; guides explain vineyard practices, fermentation choices, and what shapes each wine's character.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and layers—cellars stay cool year-round. Eat breakfast beforehand; pintxos are appetisers, not a full meal. The tour suits most fitness levels, though those with cardiac concerns or pregnancy should opt out. Pregnant travellers should skip alcohol tastings.
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