SPAIN WINE TOURS
Exploring Ribera, Rueda, Rioja, Bilbao & more
FAR FROM THE ORDINARY
We visit the top producers, taste old vintages, and immerse ourselves in Spanish history and culture. We do all this in the lap of luxury, hosted by a Master of Wine.
We meet in Madrid and we’re off on a five-day wine tour extravaganza to visit the best producers in Rueda, Ribera del Duero, and Rioja. You’ll find yourself in vineyards and cellars with the owners and winemakers, visiting castles and cathedrals, and eating at two Michelin starred restaurants. We wrap up in the city of Bilbao, steps from the Guggenheim.
You’ll learn about some of the most traditional winemaking practices in the world, contrasted with some of the most modern. You’ll visit futuristic wineries in villages that date back centuries. It’s an experience.
If you’re looking to taste the best wines of Spain accompanied by great food, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, then our tour is just what the doctor ordered.Spain is an adventure, something different and unique, with an atmosphere of fun, romance, and hedonistic pleasure.
I invite you to join us on this wonderful tour.
ABOUT THE TOUR AND REGION
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¡VIVA ESPANA!
Over the last 10 years we’ve carefully crafted our Spanish wine tour to take you to the best wineries in 3 different wine regions.
Over 5 full days and 4 nights you’ll explore Rueda, Ribera del Duero, Rioja and the coast. We mix in some landmark cultural attractions in Segovia and Burgos to complete the experience.
The emphasis is on fun and experiential learning, at a relaxed pace. We are fortunate to have privileged access to the great estates where we taste the finest wines, accessing key people and exclusive experiences.
SEGOVIA AND RUEDA
We leave from Madrid and visit the fabled Alcazar castle in Segovia. At lunch we introduce the exciting world of Spanish wine, and guide you through a tasting of some classics. It’s a lovely lunch at the best restaurant in Segovia, with theatrics by the chef as he carves the suckling pig with a plate, and you’ll enjoy 6 wines paired with each course.
Then it’s on to discover the whites of Rueda. You’ll enjoy a tasting of fresh, crisp whites made from the unique Verdejo grape at one of the top producers in Rueda.
Then it’s on to Ribera for big reds from Tempranillo. For two nights you’ll rest your head at the Hotel Pesquera, a boutique hotel owned by the famed winery.
RIBERA DEL DUERO
Ribera del Duero is home to some of the most famous names in Spanish wine, such as Pesquera, Pingus, Abadia Retuerta and Condado de Haza.
We spend a full day out touring, which includes time in the vineyards and cellars of 3 wineries, learning, tasting and marveling at the historical and modern wineries. One of the highlights of the day is a long lunch in the cellars of Condado de Haza, enjoying the region’s traditional lamb dish paired with several fine Ribera wines.
In the early evening we have a Gin & Tonic and Mojito workshop accompanied by some tapas, before you have a free evening to relax.
BURGOS & RIOJA
We move on to Rioja for two nights, visiting the benchmarks and discovering some of the hidden gems.
On the way we view the stunning cathedral in Burgos, before settling in for a long lunch fueled with fine Rioja at a top Bodega.
The day is just beginning. We stay at luxury boutique hotel, The Viura.
EXPLORING THE CLASSIC APPELLATIONS
After our spectacular Michelin dinner the night before we have a late start, but the festivities are not finished yet. On our last day we visit one more of the iconic wineries like Muga, Roda or Artadi. We then drive one hour north to Bilbao, a vibrant city. In a beautiful setting we sit down for a final lunch in yet another Michelin restaurant, discovering some of the local wines like Txakoli. We drop you off at a hotel next to the Guggenheim to wrap up a specular tour.
Bilbao is a thriving city with tapas bars galore and well worth a few days. From here you can take flights and trains to many other cities in Europe.
Spain is magical!
BURGOS & RIOJA – MODERN AND NEW
The Rioja extravaganza continues. We visit 6 wineries in total here, sipping prized old vintage Gran Reservas and exploring the cavernous tunnels where thousands of bottles mature.
At Riscal we see one of the most unique architectural designs imaginable, a Frank Gehry.
Other Bodegas provide their own insight into the Tempranillo, Granacha, Graciano & Mazuelo varieties. It’s an experience.
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