This region in northern Spain, called Rioja Alavesa produces some of the famous Rioja wines. Due to its geographical location between the river Ebro and the Sierra de Cantabria, this area has a special microclimate perfect for cultivating grape vines. The quality of such prestigious wines is also influenced by the care and dedication of the local people who have successfully combined traditional winemaking processes with new technologies. This means that, if you visit the Rioja Alavesa Wine Route, you will be able to taste a range of wines from those aged in Medieval caves to vintages produced in the most state-of-the-art wineries.
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Wine towns
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Red wine is the most characteristic product of Rioja Alavesa. Most of it is based on the Tempranillo grape. These wines have a bright, brilliant colour, a refined, intense bouquet and a fruity flavour, making them velvety and warm on the palate. The result is a balanced wine, which leaves you with a sensation you want to feel again.
Along with medieval wineries, you will also discover avant-garde art in buildings designed by incredibly famous architects: the Ysios Winery, by Santiago Calatrava; the Ciudad del Vino complex, by Frank O. Gehry for Marqués de Riscal; or Bodegas Baigorri, by Iñaki Aspiazu Iza, are a few examples. The Wine Museum in Laguardia will show you the rituals and history of wine in an enjoyable way. Wine therapy treatments in El Ciego. Cuisine with an international reputation: the gastronomy of the Basque Country. The region has a significant cultural heritage, particularly the historic quarter of Laguardia, ranging from Romanesque shrines and stately homes to archaeological sites, such as the Settlement of La Hoya and the prehistoric dolmens in Elvillar and Leza. You can take excursions to places such as the Pinar de Dueñas pine forest in Labraza and the Urbasa Nature Reserve near Kripan to enjoy contact with nature. For more information, enquire at any of the tourist offices.
The Rioja Alavesa Wine Route is located in the Basque Country to the south of the province of Álava, next to La Rioja. The region’s capital is Laguardia, which lies 45 kilometres away from the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz and 18 kilometres away from Logroño. Vitoria and Bilbao International Airports facilitate access by air. The road connections are also excellent: From Madrid, you can take the A-1 motorway (362 kilometres), and from Barcelona, the A-68 motorway (502 kilometres).Samaniego, Laguardia, Elciego and Labastida are some of the towns that form part of this route. These are towns traditionally linked to the wine culture, which still preserve the charm of medieval villages nestled among vineyards. You will find more than fifty establishments that will allow you to get to know one of the Spanish wines with the greatest international prestige. You can even sleep among the vineyards, staying in old bodegas, hotels and historic buildings. Use the map on this page to see all the destinations on the Rioja Alvesa Wine Route.
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