Bodegas Eguren Ugarte is a winery/hotel/restaurant complex near Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa known for its innovative wine tourism activities. Every November the company puts on a blind dinner and wine tasting event where diners wearing blindfolds try to guess the food and wine using only their senses of touch, smell and taste. It’s a truly unconventional, unforgettable experience.
Carlos Estecha, Rioja’s Romantic Winemaker
La Romántica Compañía de Vinos (the Romantic Company of Wines) is an apt description. Carlos Estecha’s wine love story leans toward romanticism, in contrast to the stark reality of the wine business today.
The Haro Train Station: Six Historic Rioja Wineries Join Forces to Highlight their History and Wines
The Haro Train Station District Association has been recognized with two Best Of Wine Tourism awards from the Great Wine Capitals Global Network: the first in 2015 for Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences and in 2024 for Architecture and Landscapes.
Rioja Wineries Engage in Longterm Cooperation Projects to Help the Disadvantaged
Rioja wineries are carrying out long term cooperation projects to do their part in the struggle to improve the lot of the disadvantaged. These projects are a source of pride and accomplishment for the wineries, contributing in a small way globally, but in a big way for the companies themselves.
Uncorking Bilbao and Rioja: Awesome Outdoor Adventures for Nature Lovers
Welcome to Bilbao-Rioja! Let yourself be kissed by the Spanish sun in our beautiful vineyards and beaches. Feel the rhythm of nature, and stop whenever a picturesque spot tempts you for a photo (or a local tapas picnic!).
Bodegas Izadi: the Gift of Nature
Feel the warmth of the Spanish sun, and soak in the breathtaking panorama of the exceptional vineyards of Bodegas Izadi In Rioja Alavesa.
Research Guidelines for the Challenge of Climate Change in Rioja
The DOCa Rioja wants to preserve typicity and character of Rioja wines in the face of climate change. Scientists research grape varieties in Rioja vineyards to determine how they would adapt to a warmer climate.
The Ceramics Museum at the FyA Hotel and Winery: a Homage to the Art of Pottery Making in Navarrete
The story of pottery making in Navarrete from prehistoric times to the present day earned the ceramics museum at the FyA Hotel and Winery in Rioja a 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism award for Art & Culture.
The Rioja Wine Culture Center: Cultural Encounters in the Heart of Logroño’s Old Town
Located in the heart of Camino de Santiago, the Rioja Wine Culture Centre is the centerpiece of the golden triangle of wine tourism in Logroño’s Old Town.
Experience the Beauty of the Ebro River Valley with Bodegas Valdelana
Bodegas Valdelana are pioneers in attracting wine tourists to learn about wine culture and enjoy the incomparable beauty of the Riojan landscape.
Winemakers Who Have Revolutionized Rioja
Past and present four talented men stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines.
Echapresto Eventos: Taking Michelin-Starred Cuisine Direct to the Customer
The idea of taking a Michelin-starred restaurant’s cuisine to customers earned Echapresto Eventos a 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism award for Wine Tourism Services from the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.