Exploring the Rioja Wine Routes

Wine not only flows in the glass, it also drives the economy and arouses curiosity in Rioja. In this region, wine tourism is a unique experience, not only to discover the region and its history, but also to establish a personal connection with the precious local wines..

Among other things, there are 3 routes: the Rioja Alavesa Wine Route, the Rioja Alta Wine Route and the Rioja Oriental Wine Route.

Rioja Alavesa Wine Route

The Rioja Alavesa Wine Route, a pioneer in Spain, offers more than 140 establishments that embrace the region of Alava. From wineries to museums, accommodation, restaurants and wine cellars, each place comes together in a collective project to enhance the visitor’s experience. Beyond the wineries, this route will surprise you with vineyard landscapes between medieval villages, festivals that reflect local life and charming accommodation. Laguardia, with its medieval appearance, and Elciego with the impressive ‘City of Wine’ are a must during your visit.

Rioja Alta Wine Route

This route immerses you in the rich historical and artistic heritage of the Autonomous Community of La Rioja. From the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, the cradle of Castilian, to the city of Haro and medieval Briones, each step is a history lesson. Here, the large wineries of the famous Barrio de la Estación in Haro coexist with the small producers who preserve old cellars. Nature and vineyards link the Ebro Valley to the Sierra de la Demanda and the Obarenes Mountains.

Eastern Rioja Wine Route

In the easternmost area of the QDO Rioja. Rioja Oriental is a privileged land for vineyards. Towns like Aldeanueva de Ebro, with its Wine Museum, capture the essence of the region’s wine culture. The route invites us to explore Alfaro, Autol, Quel, Arnedo and others, where family and larger wineries coexist, revealing the richness of this oenological land.

The QDO Rioja Wine Routes offer not only exceptional wines, but also a great experience. Cheers!