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.
Mendoza, Argentina: Luxury That Grows from the Land
Where wine is not merely consumed – it is lived. Where the landscape does not simply dazzle – it transforms.
In this South American region, luxury is an experience cultivated from the ground up.
Rioja Wine Viewpoints: The Taste of Landscape
In Rioja, the views are not mere adornments for the wineries but extensions of the very character of their wines. Each viewpoint tells a story, each panorama reveals an aspect of the region’s wine personality.
Helping the Disadvantaged Is a Satisfying Project for Rioja Wineries
Curious about how the wine industry is giving back? Explore the long-term cooperation projects in DOCa Rioja benefiting disadvantaged individuals.
You Love Food and Wine and Are Planning Your Wedding? Look no Further than Bilbao and Rioja
The Bilbao-Rioja region is an unparalleled choice for a wedding celebration. Rioja features world-renowned wine, stunning vineyards, and an array of venues—from historic 19th-century wineries to breathtaking architectural marvels. You love food and wine and are planning your wedding? Look no further than Bilbao and Rioja!
Finca La Emperatriz: Where Sustainability Is the Center of Wine Tourism
Finca La Emperatriz created its wine tourism offer with a focus on history, sustainability, vineyards and spectacular surroundings in Baños de Rioja.
The Visionaries Shaping Rioja’s Future
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.
Water into wine tourism
The network of rivers is important to Bordeaux, the Majestic Dordogne flows from the east, joining the Garonne River just north of the city of Bordeaux, near the vines of Margaux. These big bodies of water temper the extremes of the climate and were historically important for transporting wine to the world.
GWC Webinar: How wineries are safely re-opening to welcome back guests
Winery hospitality experts from the world’s most prominent wine regions discussed their approaches to handling the return of in-person winery visits. The webinar offers wineries worldwide guidance on safely and successfully reopening after the pandemic.