Why choose this San Sebastian tour ?
Get to know about the Rioja terroir, from classic Rioja wines to new trends while enjoying a drinking journey full of colors and vineyards along the way throughout the whole day.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE because we emphasize meeting “the terroir”, those humble hardworking people passionate about what they do. We will visit very small wineries, from rustic ones with medieval cellars to newer and sophisticated ones.
You are not visiting only just waiters in a wine bar, you will meet the locals, the grower or winemaker and you will see that sparkle in their eyes that betrays the passion and magic that makes them enjoy every moment of their job.
The wine aging system has been revolutionized (back to the past) and today wine is not only aged in oak, stainless steel or concrete barrels.
With your expert guide you will have the chance to buy more wines aged in clay, ceramic or cement eggs.
Make the most of your San Sebastian adventure
What makes Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region a unique experience ?
It will be a pleasure to pick you up at your hotel in San Sebastian (please let us know if you are staying in any other city) with my air-conditioned and heated vehicle.
You will enjoy a pleasant 90 minutes drive to the Rioja wine region and you will be able to see how the landscape will change little by little.
Tasting of 5 wines and local olive oil: at Gomez Cruzado you will taste some classic and new tendencies of Riojan wines. 5 wine tasting included and option to ship their some exclusive wines home.
Haro, one of the first cities having electricity in Spain because of the wine production. We will walk by this lovely neighborhood admiring the architecture of the classic and oldest wineries.
[The tour can be tailor-made, there is always option to visit another of the classic Rioja wineries, contact us].
Tasting of their 3 great wines and some local Riojan cheese. Roda or Rioja Alta will be the venue for the second tasting. Some of the most Rioja Classic wines are produced here.
Let’s enjoy the views from our secret viewpoint among the vineyards admiring the innovative and avant-garde architecture of the Marqués de Riscal winery designed by the famous Canadian architect Frank O. Gehry, who created a work, which, although full of shapes, is in perfect harmony with the landscape of the area.
Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja since 1858.
THE MARQUIS was one of the first person and winery in Rioja aging wine in oak barrels at the end of the XIX century.
[The tour is tailor-made, there is always option to visit one of the classic Rioja wineries].
We will stop in front of this unique boutique winery to admire the modern architecture designed by the famous Santiago Calatrava surrounded by the dramatic setting of the Sierra de Cantabria.
Short discovery visit and later tasting of 3 wines included in an underground Wine Cave.
Some of the Unique Bodega are still aging their wines in the underground of the medieval village of Laguardia in the traditional way. It’s a unique experience to discover the underground wine cellars and taste their wines.
Lunch in a local restaurant and a short walk in the town.
The medieval town of Laguardia located on the top of a hill, is the capital of Rioja Alavesa Wine Region and one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. It was founded in the 10th century as a defense of the Kingdom of Navarre and retains almost intact its medieval layout.
There await the fortified churches of San Juan Bautista and Santa María de los Reyes.
The town keeps many secrets and is entirely pedestrian because underground there are more than 300 tunnels dug hundreds of years ago. We will explain you the origin and the use that is given to them today.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region
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Pickup included
- Local Expert Tour Guide
- 2 more tastings in 2 wineries (3 wines in each winery)
- Wine tasting 1 (4 exclusive wines)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Earra Tours Basque Country.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 29 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
