Spanish Wine Tours of Rioja

Rioja is situated in the north of Spain, south of Bilbao, between the rivers Oja and Ebro. The region has three distinct zones, Rioja Alavesa in the north, Rioja Alta in the highlands to the south (both around 400-500m above sea level) and Rioja Baja (around 300m above sea level), which borders Navarra to the east.

Traditionally Rioja has been known for its deep red, oak flavoured wines but with changing tastes and increased competition with the New World wines, producers decided to modernise and add more fresh fruit flavours. The result has been a booming export market, particularly to the UK.

Wine tours to the Rioja region are still a relatively new phenomenon in spite of the wine's popularity overseas. Below we've listed a selection of wine tours of various lengths beginning and ending in Bilbao or Madrid.

La Rioja Wine Escape: Charming Wine Towns and Fine Cuisine (Ref:1032)

Starting From: Bilbao
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Type: Chauffeur Driven Private Tour

In recent years Bilbao has become a major tourist destination thanks to the locating there of the Guggenheim museum. This private wine tour allows you to combine a visit to Bilbao with a VIP tour of selected wineries in the Rioja region.

Transport on this tour is by fully-equipped Mercedes Class E for 2 People and by Mercedes Class V for 4 to 6 People. Throughout the trip you will have the services of an English speaking chauffeur who is very knowledgeable about the wines of the Rioja area and will take you to wine tastings at some of the regions most famous wineries.

Two nights accommodation is in a 4-star Wine Country Hotel located amongst the vines of the 13th century village of Laguardia where you can dine at a selection of traditional restaurants with fine Riojan cuisine. [Rioja Wine Escape - More Info.]

Wine Roads and Historic sites of La Rioja (Ref:1234)

Starting From: Bilbao
Duration: 1 Day (Approx: 8 Hours)
Type: Full Day Private Tour

Enjoy a private wine day tour from Bilbao to visit the famous wine region of La Rioja. Take a in-depeth look at the sub-zone of Rioja Alta and Alvesa. [Wine Roads of Rioja - More Info.]

The Basque Coast and Txakoli Winery Tour (Ref:1235)

Starting From: Bilbao
Duration: 1 Day (Approx: 8 Hours)
Type: Full Day Private Tour

On this chauffeur driven tour you will explore the picturesque Basque coastline and visit a Taxacoli winery. [Txakoli Winery Tour- More Info.]

Haro, the Heart of La Rioja - Wines and Tapa Tour (Ref:1230)

Starting From: Haro
Duration: ½ Day (Approx: 5 Hours)
Type: Walking Tour

Half Day private walking to of Haro, the heart of Rioja wines. Visit a winery and then enjoy a tapas tour of quaint wine taverns. [Haro Wine & Tapas Tour - More Info.]

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