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The Ultimate Rioja Wine Tour: From Grand Bodegas to Stellar Tables

Food & Wine magazine covers the intersection of food, drink, and travel with expert editorial judgment.

The route

12 stops·5 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 2 hotels · 2 activities

1. 01

   WineryEuskadi

   Marqués de Riscal

   Founded in 1858, this Rioja institution pairs centuries of winemaking tradition with Frank Gehry's gleaming titanium hotel and winery complex.

2. 02

   Hotel

   Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel

   Frank Gehry's titanium architecture houses a Michelin-starred restaurant and vinotherapy spa in this stunning luxury hotel.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   Restaurante Marqués de Riscal

   Dine under a Gehry-designed roof on creative Basque fare paired with a staggering collection of Riscal wines, all with a Michelin star.

4. 04

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   Bodegas Ysios

   Santiago Calatrava's architectural masterpiece produces stunning single-vineyard Tempranillos with the Sierra de Cantabria as your backdrop.

5. 05

   Activity

   Laguardia Old Town Walk

   Wander Laguardia's medieval maze of cobblestone streets, then descend into the underground cellars hidden beneath this hilltop Rioja treasure.

6. 06

   Winery

   CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

   Founded in 1879, this Haro institution crafts iconic Riojas like Imperial Gran Reserva with generations of family expertise.

7. 07

   Activity

   Haro Wine Quarter (Barrio de la Estación)

   Wander Rioja's most prestigious 19th-century bodegas clustered in Haro's atmospheric train station quarter.

8. 08

   Restaurant

   La Vieja Bodega

   Casalarreina's beloved spot for slow-roasted lamb and regional wines, where traditional Riojan cooking meets a thoughtfully curated cellar.

9. 09

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   Bodegas Muga

   Family-owned Muga crafts traditionally made Riojas and maintains one of Spain's last on-site barrel cooperages in Haro's historic railway district.

10. 10

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    Bodega Roda

    In Haro's lovingly restored spaces, Roda channels old-vine Tempranillo through a refreshingly modern lens since 1987.

11. 11

    Hotel

    Hospedería Señorío de Briñas

    Restored 18th-century palace in Briñas delivers wine-country elegance with Ebro valley views and convenient access to Haro's legendary bodegas.

12. 12

    Cafe

    Café de la Unión

    Start your Rioja adventure with excellent coffee and pastries in this historic Logroño café on the buzzing Calle del Laurel.