Bilbao: Rioja Alavesa, wine region

Laguardia, its history is written in its stones, which are waiting to be read by visitors. The subsoil of Laguardia is pierced by wineries or ‘caves’, carved under the houses and streets, about 20 feet deep.

In Rioja Alavesa we boast prestigious wineries, the majority accept guided visits to their facilities. For your convenience, you can arrange a visit in advance. Via the following link, you can access the current list of wineries in Laguardia.

The first piece of art we can see inside the church is the extraordinary front of “La Virgen de los Reyes” (The Kings’ Virgin) whose building, made of sculptured stone, dates from the end of the 14th century, although its polychromy belongs to the end of the 17th century..
It is made of stone and it consists of a double Gothic arch that is sharply pointed, forming five archivolts, all of them profusely decorated.

The “caves” or family wine cellars, so characteristic of Laguardia, were made during that century.

Almost the whole town could be walked along in these underground corridors that make up the cellars. Each house has its own cellar deep in the ground; the size of the cellar is not proportionally related to the size of the house it belongs to, so there are huge houses with small cellars and vice versa. Their main function is keeping and preserving the wine in the most favourable conditions, although for some time in history they may have been used as shelter or military quarters where conspiracy took place and war drafts were made.

Casa de la Primicia (XI century) is the oldest building of Laguardia village, the capital of Rioja Alavesa. From the beginning of the XV century here the church collected the Tithes and First offerings farming taxes.
That is how Casa Primicia started.

Throughout its history, Marqués de Riscal has always been an innovating, pioneering cellar and reference in a constantly changing winemaking sector. We seek to make wines which are original, fresh, elegant and easy to drink. Since the beginning, we have always had a clear vocation for export. Today we can be found in more 110 countries to which we export more than 60% of our production.

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 10 people per booking
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• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Comfortable clothes are recommended

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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• This Tour is Provided by Basque Destination “Creating Memories”.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
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