About this tour
Spend nine hours exploring Rioja's wine country beyond the tourist circuit. You'll visit small, family-run producers—some housed in medieval cellars, others in contemporary facilities—and taste across three distinct wineries, sampling wines aged in traditional oak alongside experimental clay and ceramic vessels. An expert guide introduces you to the growers and winemakers themselves, revealing how individual producers shape the region's character through their choices and philosophy.
Highlights
- Meet growers and winemakers in their own cellars
- Taste wines aged in oak, concrete, clay, and ceramic eggs
- Visit both heritage and modern winery operations
- Nine hours exploring small, independent producers
- Light lunch featuring local specialities
- Private transport throughout the day
- Expert guide fluent in regional terroir knowledge
What to expect
You'll spend the morning and afternoon moving between three small wineries, each revealing a different production philosophy. Expect genuine conversations with people who've devoted years—often decades—to their craft. You'll see cellars carved from stone, modern temperature-controlled facilities, and the tools of contemporary winemaking side by side. Tastings focus on understanding how soil, climate, and human choice shape flavour rather than following a script. A lunch break features regional food pairing naturally with what you've already tried. The pace is unhurried; there's time to ask questions and linger over glasses.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for uneven cellar floors. The region's summer heat can be intense; mornings often start early. Bring sunscreen and a hat. You'll be tasting steadily across the day, so eat the included lunch properly. Transport is private, so pacing suits your group. Not suitable if pregnant.
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