This year’s landscape reveals a GWC region that understands modern travelers arrive with strollers, backpacks full of snacks, and sometimes a leash. From interactive museum experiences to aroma games designed for young noses, Bilbao-Rioja has transformed wine tourism into a genuine family affair.
Michelin Awards Stars to Three New Restaurants in Bilbao
Bilbao-Rioja shines in the 2025 Michelin Guide. Discover the three new restaurants (Bakea, La Revelía, and Islares) awarded this year.
Enjoy A Relaxing Long Weekend At Rioja’s Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winners
Enjoy an unforgettable long weekend in Rioja focusing on the ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’ award winners. This curated itinerary highlights everything from medieval villages to modern marvels, designed to delight your palate and assure a relaxing escape.
Bilbao-Rioja Celebrates 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Great Wine Capitals Bilbao-Rioja celebrates the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards. See the seven winners for excellence in Architecture (Faustino), Innovation (Ramón Bilbao), Sustainability (Palacios Vinos de Finca), and more.
Bodegas Bilbaínas to Host Bilbao-Rioja’s Best Of Wine Tourism Awards Ceremony
The Best Of Wine Tourism Awards ceremony for Bilbao-Rioja takes place October 8, at the historic Bodegas Bilbaínas in Haro, La Rioja. Over 30 wineries, restaurants, and tourism providers compete across seven categories, with regional winners advancing to the international competition in Bordeaux. Meet the nominees vying for recognition as the world’s best wine tourism experiences.
How Bodegas Campillo Pioneered Wine Tourism as Art Form
Bodegas Campillo, the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Award winner in Art & Culture, has revolutionized wine tourism in Rioja Alavesa by integrating contemporary Spanish art exhibitions with architectural excellence. Located in medieval Laguardia, this pioneering winery creates cultural experiences that transcend traditional tastings through its Martinez Zabala Gallery and rotating art exhibitions.
Boroa Jatetxea- A Culinary Sanctuary in the Basque Heartland
Boroa Jatetxea, a Michelin-starred restaurant near Bilbao, provides a memorable dining experience within a restored 15th-century farmhouse. It’s a must-visit for its innovative Basque cuisine and exceptional Rioja wine cellar.
Sip, See, Create: The Art of Wine in Rioja and Bilbao
In Rioja and Bilbao, wine is more than a drink—it’s a celebration of craft and culture. From centuries-old barrel-making and historic ceramics to artisanal textiles and world-class museums like Vivanco, every experience reveals the creativity, tradition, and flavors that shape this remarkable region.
Roots, Architecture and Soul: A Journey through Bilbao and Rioja
Some regions are not only explored through the senses — they are remembered with the soul. Rioja and Bilbao are precisely that. A territory where wine is not only tasted, but also walked, inhaled and contemplated. A perfect balance between grand historic estates, visionary small producers, vineyard-covered hills shaped by centuries of viticulture, and a city that has reinvented itself without losing its identity.
A Young Generation of Winemakers Provides Direction for Rioja
A new generation of winemakers is shaking up Rioja. They are armed with global experience and a razor-sharp focus on their unique plots, are creating terroir-driven wines that are capturing the attention of the wine world. Their dedication to small-scale, sustainable production and authentic expression of their land points to an exciting future for Rioja.
Bilbao and Rioja: Where Summer Adventures Meet Wine Country
The combination of Bilbao’s coastal energy and Rioja’s wine landscape rhythms creates perfect conditions for active tourism. Summer temperatures moderate the Atlantic influence, while the extended daylight hours provide ample time for outdoor exploration
Take Your Team to Greatness in Rioja
Elevate your team’s potential in Bilbao-Rioja, an ideal destination for team building that combines attractive locations, immersive activities, and comfortable accommodations to foster stronger professional relationships and enhance company performance.