Four names stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines, among the hundreds of talented winemakers here, both past and present.
The Haro Train Station Winery District Passport: A Unique Wine Tourism Experience
Step back in time to Haro’s Barrio de la Estación, where the railroad revolutionized the wine industry. Today, this historic district offers a captivating wine experience with a passport to six iconic wineries.
Marqués de Riscal Voted World’s Best Vineyard 2024
Rioja wineries have once again proven their global standing, with Marqués de Riscal securing the coveted top spot in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024.
Rioja’s dominance is further highlighted by the presence of Ysios in the top 5, securing the fourth position. This remarkable achievement underscores the region’s exceptional winemaking prowess and its ability to consistently produce world-class wines and wine tourism experiences.
Riojan Landscapes and Architectural Marvels
Discover the architectural gems that have transformed the Rioja wine region. These innovative wineries have not only redefined the concept of winemaking but have also become major attractions for wine tourism.
Bubbles in the Old Town
Criteria Group has a long career managing wine tourism services in Rioja. They promote the original activity “Bubbles in the Old Quarter”, in collaboration with the Logroño City Council and the Logroño Old Quarter Association. “Burbujas en el Casco” is a self-guided route in small groups, which includes the tasting of four DOCa Rioja sparkling wines, served in four historical and cultural spaces in the old town of Logroño.
Rioja’s Autumn Magic: Vineyard Hikes and Scenic Drives
Discover Rioja’s magic. Explore self-guided trails, savor local cuisine, and capture stunning views from a hot air balloon. Come fall in love with Rioja!
Local and Regional Agricultural Products: The Basis of the Riojan Lifestyle
Consuming locally and regionally grown foodstuffs is a longstanding tradition in La Rioja and Rioja Alavesa. This is not surprising given the amazing quality of the bounty from our fields, streams, mountains and the waters of the nearby Bay of Biscay.
Wine Tourism Meets AI: Best Of Club Bilbao-Rioja Explores the Future
Bodegas Baigorri has hosted a new gathering of The Best Of Club Bilbao-Rioja members. The focus of the meeting was to discuss how emerging AI technologies can create new opportunities for businesses in the wine tourism sector.
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando: “Haute Cuisine can also be Traditional”
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando’s philosophy is that haute cuisine can be applied, undisguised, to traditional fare. Ferrando, a native of Buenos Aires, learned his trade following French culinary traditions at the Lycée Français in his hometown.
Bodegas Eguren Ugarte’s Blind Dinner and Wine Tasting
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.