Description of the municipality

Located in southern Álava, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Samaniego is a small village dedicated to grape-growing and making wines of extraordinary quality.

Indeed, winemaking is the major economic activity here, consisting of wineries that make up one of the most characteristic neighbourhoods of Samaniego, Matarredo.

During festivities such as Easter, Santa Águeda, San Prudencio or San Blas you can try typical dishes and recipes from the village such as flaky pastry, small lamb chops grilled on old vine branches, chorizo omelette and rosquillas (a type of doughnut).

Location
42°34′06″N 2°40′45″O

Area
10,64 km²

Altitude
572 m

Climatology
Mediterráneo continental

Enotouristic Resources

- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

- Ermitas del Cristo y de la Virgen del Valle