Experience the ‘City of Wine’ at Marqués de Riscal, recently named the World’s Best Vineyard in 2024. This guide explores the historic 1860 cellars, the iconic Frank Gehry-designed titanium hotel, and the prestigious viticulture of Rioja Alavesa. Learn about their pioneering winemaking process, from their signature Reservas to the avant-garde Barón de Chirel, and discover why this estate is the gold standard for luxury wine tourism in Spain
The Rioja region isn’t just Spain’s premier wine destination; it is a living museum of viticulture. Journey through the historic Barrio de la Estación and Cenicero to discover six visionary centennial wineries that defined the history of Spain in a glass.
Sierra Cantabria with snow Rioja
By Anton Inarra, July 2025 So, you have decided to take a little vacation in San Sebastian and you want to know what to do. You have heard about the food culture and the cheesecake, but you guess that there is more to it than that … and you are right. Next you will find … Read more
Nestled in the heart of northern Spain, La Rioja is a wine lover’s paradise. Rolling vineyards, centuries-old wineries (bodegas), and some of the world’s best Tempranillo await those who venture into this storied region. If you’re considering a Rioja wine tour, you’re in for an unforgettable experience that blends culture, gastronomy, and the timeless tradition … Read more
Only an hour away from Bilbao you can explore La Rioja Wine Country with North Coast Tours By Anton Inarra. The city of Bilbao in the north of Spain is one of the most attractive destinations in the Basque region. In the late 19th century and most of the 20th century Bilbao was one of … Read more
World’s biggest wine production countries are not the biggest consumers By Anton Inarra. France has traditionally being the reference for wine production in many countries of the new world. The French wine culture inspired many of the big wine producers in the United States and other countries. But together with France, Spain and Italy have … Read more
San Francisco in California to Napa, and San Sebastian in Spain to Rioja By Anton Inarra. World famous Napa sign about two hours away from San Francisco. San Francisco in California and San Sebastian in the Basque Country of Spain have a lot of things in common: they both are cities by a bay, both … Read more
Marqués de Riscal capped a dominant performance from Spanish wineries by claiming top spot in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024. By Martin Green, Decanter.com Marqués de Riscal had finished second in the World’s Best Vineyards in 2021, 2022 and 2023, but the Rioja producer finally claimed first place at Monday night’s awards ceremony. It was … Read more
A century and a half after it was founded, Marqués de Riscal is known worldwide for the coloured curves of the hotel designed by Frank Gehry. Winelovers, however, prefer to dream of its historical cellar (the “Botellería Histórica”, also known as “The Cathedral”) which stores bottles from every vintage since the first harvest in 1862. … Read more
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