Hotel Viura creates a sharp, intentional contrast with the traditional wine village of Villabuena de Álava. Learn how this modern building, operating as a living art gallery, earned the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism award for Art and Culture.
Sustainability Is Much More Than a Theory in Rioja
Sustainability in Rioja is moving beyond theory and into everyday action. The region’s top award-winning wineries are embracing eco-friendly viticulture, preserving historic vineyards, and offering unforgettable, sustainable wine tourism experiences for the modern traveler.
Building Destination Bilbao-Rioja With a Wine Tourism Package for Passengers on Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries and DOCa Rioja launch “The Rioja Wine Experience,” an award-winning 4-day self-drive package for UK and Irish travelers arriving in Bilbao. This exclusive itinerary features three nights at a winery, culinary tours, and visits to the renowned Haro Train Station District.
‘Bingo and Chocolate’ Warms a Winter Evening at Bodegas Faustino in Rioja
January in Rioja isn’t our favorite month. Nevertheless, the winter weather doesn’t prevent our wineries from creating innovative wine tourism activities to get the whole family out of the house. A great example of an event perfectly adapted to the season is “Bingo...
From Urban To Rural: Moving Tourists Around Rioja
Rioja tourism hit record levels in 2025, with winery visitors expected to surpass one million this year. This guide breaks down the most reliable ways to get from your hotel to the wineries, including expert-led tours, private VTC drivers, and cycling routes through the vineyards.
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.
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.
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.
Unforgettable Adventures: Wineries to Visit with Kids in Rioja
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! From interactive tours to beautiful viewpoints over the “sea of vineyards”, these wineries in Rioja, Spain, have something for everyone!