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RIOJA UNCORKED - Private Enological Adventure

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Rioja, ES
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Experience the enchantment of Rioja, an entire territory covered with vineyards, where wineries are as sacred as cathedrals. On this private enological adventure, you'll dive into the secrets of wine and its breathtaking landscapes in four distinct wineries. From Tempranillos aged in hidden caves to young and daring wines, each winery offers a unique experience. Journey through the picturesque landscapes of green forests, flat dry fields, and vast vineyards as you make your way to the wine capital of northern Spain, Haro. Discover the meanings of Malolactic fermentation, Protected Designation of Origin, and more, while indulging in tastings at classic wineries, small family-run bodegas, and centuries-old wineries. You'll even have the opportunity to visit Elciego, home to the magnificent Marqués de Riscal wineries designed by Frank O. Gehry. Experience the richness of Rioja's historical heritage in medieval towns like Laguardia, where baroque churches and modern wine cathedrals coexist. Choose your favorite grape and embark on an unforgettable journey through the flavors and culture of Rioja.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 9 hours
  • Suitable for 2-7 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Visit four wineries with different winemaking methods
  • Experience the wine capital of northern Spain in Haro
  • Learn about the different types of wineries in Rioja
  • Explore the stunning Marqués de Riscal wineries in Elciego
  • Discover the historical heritage of Laguardia
  • All transportation costs (petrol, parking and toll)
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private tour
  • Food to pair with the wines (enough for lunch)
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Private experienced guide and driver
  • Premium wine tasting in 4 unique wineries
  • Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above
  • Gratuities

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Introduction

RIOJA UNCORKED - Private Enological Adventure takes you on a journey through the captivating region of Rioja, known for its exquisite wines and breathtaking landscapes. This tour offers an exclusive opportunity to discover the secrets of wine production while exploring four remarkable wineries.

What to expect?

During this enological adventure, you can anticipate immersing yourself in the world of wine, from vine to glass. Gain insights into the winemaking process and indulge in the rich flavors of Rioja's finest wines. Sample a variety of premium wines in each of the four unique wineries, carefully selected to showcase the region's diverse terroir and winemaking techniques.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for wine enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in the world of wine. Whether you have a deep appreciation for winemaking or simply enjoy savoring a glass of fine wine, this tour is designed to cater to all levels of wine knowledge and interests.

Why book this?

Embark on this private enological adventure to uncover the hidden gems of Rioja's wineries. The tour provides an exclusive and personalized experience, ensuring that you receive the utmost attention from your experienced guide and driver. Indulge in a gastronomic journey as you savor delicious food carefully paired with the wines, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. This tour also allows you to explore the rich historical heritage of Rioja, with visits to medieval towns and iconic architectural marvels such as the Marqués de Riscal wineries by Frank O. Gehry and the Bodegas Ysios by Santiago Calatrava.

Good to know

All transportation costs, including petrol, parking, and toll fees, are included in the tour. Your hotel pick-up and drop-off are also taken care of, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Additionally, an olive oil tasting is included, providing an opportunity to discover the region's other gastronomic delights. Please note that meals, drinks, and tickets not listed in the inclusions are excluded from the tour.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on this enological adventure have shared their utmost satisfaction with the tour. They praise the knowledgeable guides, the exquisite selection of wineries, and the opportunity to learn about the rich history and culture of Rioja. Many have described it as an unforgettable journey through the world of wine, providing a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every bottle of Rioja wine.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Rioja

"Cursed wine is better than blessed water," goes an old Spanish saying. On this tour, Ikusnahi will take you after the ‘blessed wine’ from the most famous wine region in Spain. We’ll visit four wineries that will show us four radically different ways of making wine: from Tempranillos aged in barrels hidden in humid caves to young and daring wines. Rioja is also one of the northernmost producers in Spain of the country’s liquid gold: olive oil. Of course, you’ll try it. Rioja is located on the banks of the legendary river Ebro, the longest river in Spain, 90 minutes from San Sebastián. You have to go by van, but you won’t be bored: we’ll cross three of the most emblematic Spanish landscapes: the green and mountainous forests of Euskadi, the flat dry fields (yellow or green, depending on the time of year) typical of Castile, and the large expanses of vineyards on the gentle hills of Rioja. Three countries for the price of one.

Haro

Haro is the wine capital of northern Spain. This is where the French went in desperation in the 19th century, when phylloxera devastated their vineyards and the country was left without grapes. It was then that they began to take a chance on developing a quality wine industry in the region. One hundred-plus years later, they’ve succeeded. And wow, have they succeeded.

Samaniego

Malolactic fermentation? Protected Designation of Origin? Young, Reserve or Great Reserve? Vintage? Pituitary? Do any of these words sound familiar to you? Probably not. When the tour ends, if the vapors of the wine allow, you’ll know the meanings of all of them. Rioja is such a rich wine region that it includes many types of wineries: there are classic ones with legendary vintages (we’ll visit them, we’ll taste them); there are small, family-run bodegas who take risks with young and daring wines (we’ll visit and taste them, too); and there are centuries-old winereris, devoted to a traditional wine: is it necessary to say that we will also visit and taste them? You’ll choose the fourth winery according to your tastes: a classic winery, or a young and experimental one? What’s your favorite grape? Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo or Maturana? The choice is yours.

Elciego

Until a few years ago, Elciego was just another beautiful town in La Rioja Alavesa with a huge Baroque church and many wineries. All that changed in 2006 with the inauguration of the new Marqués de Riscal wineries designed by Frank O. Gehry, a titanium whirlpool that floats over the sea of ​​vineyards.

Laguardia

Rioja is not only wine, wine and wine, but also a territory extraordinarily rich in historical heritage. We’ll see medieval towns such as Laguardia, with baroque churches (full of gold, virgins and cherubs, inherited from the Spanish Counter-Reformation) alongside the latest “cathedrals “ of wine, such as the Marqués de Riscal wineries by Frank O. Gehry (which uses the same titanium as the Guggenheim Bilbao museum), and the Bodegas Ysios by Santiago Calatrava.

Reviews

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Jacky C

Don’t miss this La Rioja wine tour! Ania is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide who knows her wines, the history of the Rioja region and the wine making process from medieval times to today. Come ready to try wonderful Rioja wines, a tasty lunch a visit to a quaint medieval town!

lukaswX46JL

We had such an amazing time with Telmo - great guide, delicious wine and absolute stunning scenery! Communication beforehand and pickup were smooth. The selection of the wineries were excellent and perfectly prepared. Telmo was a great host, sharing his knowledge during the car ride with us! The whole trip deffo a 10/10

Adventurer828507

This tour could not have been better! Our tour guide and driver, Mikel, picked us up in a clean and comfortable vehicle at the arranged time. On the drive to the Rioja wine region, we discussed the day’s itinerary, history, culture, architecture, grape growing and wine making of the area. Mikel was very knowledgeable and engaging. We stopped for coffee, pastries and photo ops in a historic town and outside of 2 famous wineries known for their stunning architecture. The three wineries where we wine-tasted were all so different and all of the wines were delicious. Lunch at a family-run restaurant was one of the best meals we had in Spain. I highly recommend Ikusnahi Tours and Mikel and would book with them again!

gotchap

We are from Japan and went to San Sebastian since we are foodie and had an excursion to Rioja wine region. Telmo, our guide, picked us up promptly in morning and gave us such a educational tour of Rioja region as well as Basque region. Very Knowledgeable of the history of Spain and Basque country. Many helpful tips and additional wine explanation during the winery tours. We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour!

jazzastro

Such a fun day visiting wineries, strolling around Laguardia and stopping for lunch! The three wineries we visited were a great variety and the wines we tasted were delicious. So glad we did this tour from San Sebastián!

juliewH650OA

Favorite part of the trip was the first winery (Tritium) with a cave tour and barrel tasting. As well as our guide Anya who was very knowledgeable about the region and the wines.

saraisntsarah

Ania is a phenomenal guide and storyteller, with an encyclopedic knowledge of the Basque Country and winemaking in Rioja. She was also very friendly and easy to talk to - we loved learning from her! The locations we visited were well-picked and showed a full range of different approaches to making wine in Rioja - larger and smaller wineries, old school and new school techniques, single grape and blend, older and younger vines, etc. It was a beautiful day and a great introduction to the wine region!

jschmid69

I booked a wine tasting + lunch and the experience was lovely. Our guides Ania and Telmo were so knowledgeable of the Basque region, the history and most importantly the wine! They picked us up at our hotel and from the first minute I knew that this was going to be a great day. The wineries were amazing, we had a small tour around villages and a fantastic lunch. Highly recommend to anyone who is visiting the Basque region and looking to have a high quality private wine tasting experience. What is also a plus is that the van is spacious and comfortable as we travelled several hours to reach our destinations.

Roving34892150942

We booked our wine tour well in advanced, the company was easy to communicate and book with! Ania was our guide and she was fantastic. She kept us on time throughout the day and shared lots of great information about wine and history. The van is spacious and so comfortable! We did 4 winery tastings, a stop in a medieval town and overall thoroughly enjoyed our day. Lunch was delicious as well. Highly recommend this company!!

nickdeeks

Extremely friendly and knowledgable guide. Timing was perfect. Went to superb locations. Not only were we taken to great locations that we would not have found on our own but were gently taught new things as we went.
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