Wine Tasting and Aperitif in Bodegas Pedro Martinez Alesanco

About this tour

Visit Pedro Martinez Alesanco, a family-run winery in Badarán near the UNESCO monasteries of Yuso and Suso. Spend 90 minutes learning how this sustainable operation crafts wines using both traditional methods and modern techniques. Walk through the vineyards and production facilities, then settle in for a tasting of four wines paired with local Riojan appetisers. The winery welcomes solo travellers, couples, families and groups in an accessible setting where the owners share their story spanning generations.

Highlights

• Four-wine tasting paired with km-zero Riojan appetisers
• Behind-the-scenes look at sustainable winemaking process
• Vineyard views in Alto Najerilla valley setting
• Family narrative from founder Pedro to current projects
• Fully wheelchair accessible facilities
• Near two UNESCO World Heritage monasteries

What to expect

You'll be greeted by the family team and led through the winery's operational areas to see how grapes become wine. The setting overlooks their own vineyards, giving context to what you're learning. The owners walk you through their philosophy—balancing respect for tradition with sustainable innovation. The tasting finale arrives with four wines served alongside appetisers made from local ingredients. This isn't a rushed process; expect personal attention and genuine storytelling rather than scripted commentary. The whole experience unfolds at a relaxed pace suited to all fitness levels.

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