About this tour
Spend five hours in Rioja Alta exploring two family-owned wineries, tasting wines crafted by local producers, and learning how the region's winemaking has evolved from Roman times to today. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide who shares insider knowledge of the area's traditions and techniques. You'll finish in Cenicero by early afternoon, leaving time to find lunch and explore the town before heading back.
Highlights
- Two winery visits with tastings of handcrafted Rioja wines
- Learn ancient and contemporary production methods firsthand
- Private air-conditioned transport for up to eight guests
- Expert guide shares regional history and local stories
- Two millennia of winemaking heritage explained clearly
- Small-group setting allows genuine conversation with producers
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your accommodation or a nearby point in the Rioja region. You'll travel to the first winery, where staff walk you through their vineyard, cellar, and production process—from harvest to ageing in oak. You'll taste several wines paired with their stories. After a brief drive, you repeat this at a second, equally intimate producer. Both stops emphasise the individual approach each family takes to their craft. The tour wraps by 2 pm in Cenicero, giving you the afternoon to grab lunch and wander the town at your own pace.
Good to know
Hotel drop-off isn't included; you finish in Cenicero town centre. Lunch is your own responsibility. The tour suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Public transport links are available nearby if needed. Wear comfortable shoes for vineyard walking.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.