Wineries to visit in La Rioja:

Logroño:

Bodegas Darien

7 km away from Logrono, on the road to Zaragoza you will find the impressive architecture of the Darien bodega, one of the wineries in Rioja which has best compounded tradition and modernity. Its sophisticated design is worth a detour. You may take part in a wine-tasting session, wander round the small art gallery, or enjoy a meal at their restaurant. Private rooms are also available for corporate or social events.

Fuenmayor - Briones:

Bodegas LAN

At the heart of Rioja Alta region, Lan is amongst the most important wineries in the Denomination of Origin Rioja. In its name, LAN represents the 3 provinces where the DOC Rioja wine is produced: La Rioja, Alava and Navarra. The most surprising element in this winery is its impressive cellar, with a surface of 6.400 square meters (21,000 sq feet) and designed to enable the full-automation of all processes. Lan´s own vineyard, Viña Lanciano, is located near a meander of the Ebro river. Its production is dedicated to Lan´s best wines, like the 2004 Edición Limitada, chosen among the best 100 wines in the world by the Wine Spectator. The winery has tasting rooms where wines are tasted and courses organised. There is also a private dining-room available for private events and celebrations.

Haro:

Bodegas C.V.N.E.

Founded in 1879 by two brothers, this winery was the starting point to the current Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España. It has remained in its original location in the typical Barrio de la Estación (train station district) in Haro. Dating back to the 19th century, the winery comprises many buildings and cellars around a courtyard, each building specialized in one of the different wine-making processes.

Viñedos del Ternero

El Ternero belongs to Miranda de Ebro (Burgos), though it is within Rioja Alta, 9 km northwest of Haro. Its origin dates back to the XI century, and it was created as a concession of the King Alfonso VIII to the Cistercian Order.
The owners of the property have always added to the heritage: a XIII century hermitage or the formers pilgrims’ hospital, today a winery. The different religious orders of the nearby Monastery of Santa Maria de Herrero, have left many treasuries to the estate such as exotic trees and a semi-circular parliament by the river. Besides its gardens, vineyards and other crops, the estate is also a game preserve. Finally, there are interesting hiking possibilities and 4 wheel-drive excursions.

Labastida:

Bodegas Remirez de Ganuza

Halfway through Labastida and Laguardia, you can visit one of the prettiest and most symbolic villages of La Rioja Alavesa: Samaniego. Bodega Remirez de Ganuza is located right in the heart of the village. It is a great example illustrating how tradition is compatible with modernity: its owners have known how to adapt to present requirements with modern yet personalized installations.

Bodegas Virgen del Valle

This bodega dates back to the 17th Century when a 20 meter deep tunnel was chiselled in the rock. The winery has 30 fermentation rooms where the wine is decanted in oak barrels with a total capacity of 1 million liters. Walking there will take the visitor a step back in time The most modern part of the winery consists of 3 aisles of 1000 m2 each, destined to wine ageing in barrels, in bottles and final storage.
There are 2 dining rooms available for 60 and 14 guests for group events and celebrations and a wine-tasting room where the winery’s wine Cincel is offered. Cincel meaning chisel, is used as the winery’s brand to reflect the origins of this old cellar.

Laguardia:

Bodega Viña Real

Once again tradition meets innovation in Bodegas Vina Real: more than 100 years of experience have been combined with the most advanced wine making processes. .The French architect Philippe Mazieres has succeeded in reflecting the idea of traditional values whilst resorting to modern construction techniques and ,materials in a metaphorical barrel-shaped building.