Classics

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All tastings

Bottled mineral water

Duration: from 9am to 6pm

Lunch

Guide services in English & wine expert

Hotel pick up and drop off

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CLASSICS: the velvety timeless Riojas.

Wines that epitomize the smooth elegant Rioja style.

Finesse. Indulge into elegant silky Reservas and Gran Reservas with long drinking windows.

What’s the Classic Rioja style?

The classic traditional Rioja is a red Tempranillo-based blend aged for many years in American oak barrels.

It’s light-to-medium bodied, still shows lots of acidity and just gets better with age. The fruit is there but it’s not massive, there are hints of vanilla and wonderful complex aromas developed over the years. It starts to show a pale-orange color. It’s usually blended with Garnacha, Graciano or Mazuelo.

We refer to the velvety lingering Reservas and Gran Reservas you most definitely have had before.

Classics: Unveiling the traditional Rioja flavors

You’ll love the Classics if you like a sip of the traditional Rioja flavors –liquorice, plums, raisins, hints of vanilla, tobacco, leather with a lingering aftertaste-

This experience is suitable for those wine lovers fond of the Reservas and Gran Reservas – and for those who wish to sample the long-aged timeless Riojas with long drinking windows.

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   Mark Haft 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I organized a Rioja trip for a group of 14, and the wine tour and eclipse viewing was THE highlight. We booked with Inma and Rioja Wine Trips and it could not have gone better.

Inma took us to three different winemakers, each one distinct, each producing outstanding wine in a beautiful and genuinely interesting setting. Her knowledge is deep, but what stood out even more was her passion. She's excited about these wines and these growers, and that energy carried the whole group. The people who knew wine well and the ones who didn't were all equally thrilled.

With a group this size, I needed the day to run smoothly, and it did. On top of the tour, Inma picked the perfect spot for us to watch the eclipse. Not crowded, quiet, and overlooking a stunning stretch of the valley. It was exactly what I was hoping for and better.

If you want an authentic, insider Rioja experience, book with Inma and Rioja Wine Trips. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Christina Block 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our group took the “Wine & Architecture Rioja - Group tour.” It was amazing! Inma was a superb host and guide. She gave us a very informative view of the Rioja region. We went to 3 bodegas that highlighted different approaches to the wine process. A large corporate-type bodega, a medium-sized bodega, and a family-owned one that explores and experiments with different varieties. All the wines were very tasty and the tour ended with a wonderful home-made lunch. I loved Inma’s knowledge and sweet demeanor that made this experience so memorable. If you are in the region, look for Inma. It is well worth it!
  
 
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   Florencia LaProgressiva 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our group had the best time! We went on a tour of several wineries and Inma provided such a rich history of the region and the wines. We ended the tour with a Rioja inspired lunch in a quaint town and had great conversation all the way back to our hotel. Highly recommended!!!
  
 
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   Bill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a lovely tour.  It was exactly what you could want from an introduction to Rioja.  The exact tour we chose was the "Wine & Architecture Rioja - Group tour". For a max of 7 people.  We were 6 people, and no-one else joined our tour that day. Inma was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and accommodating while still keeping us on track to pack in tastings at 3 wineries and a home made lunch in a quaint medieval town. My personal highlight was the tour and tasting at Marques de Riscal, which has been my favorite wine for many years and a large reason for my visit to Rioja.  The visit was made complete with tours and tastings at an ultra modern winery, and an ancient family-run winery.  I completely recommend Inma and imagine that you'll have a great time taking any of the tours available from Rioja Wine Trips.
  
 
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   John Foy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are ever in the Rioja region and want a quality tour and wine tasting….look no further!
They have a number of options but we decided to do the Unusual Suspects tour - wine that is mainly sold in Spain or to high end restaurants. Wine that we could not source in the UK.
Our guide was Inma who was absolutely superb and so knowledgeable. We visited 3 wine makers and tasted many outstanding wines, who were very generous with their time and pourings! We also had a very traditional Spanish lunch with a lovely red to pair.
This is such a fantastic tour from start to finish. We were a group of 4 who all like wine, but this was by far the best tour and tasting we have ever done. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Marc Taub 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Spent 2 days with Mel. Incredible experience. Saw a wide range of wineries including wineries out of people’s homes and larger facilities. Basic “hole in the wall” wineries turned into spectacular wineries with fantastic views once we entered the door.  We sat with the owners and winemakers and learned a lot.  Along the way Mel taught us all about the region and the wine. He was a wealth of information.  I would highly recommend using them and when we come back to the region, we certainly will.
  
 
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   Rachael Lindsay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience on the architecture wine tour. Our group visited four unique bodegas and learned about all stages of the wine making process, from seed to bottle. In typical La Rioja fashion, the wines that we tried were incredible.

Inma was a great host. She’s super knowledgeable and fun. And the included lunch is so special! Delicious local cuisine in a really beautiful area.

This tour was a highlight of our time in Basque Country - we highly recommend!
  
 
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   Ole I. Iversen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the pleasure of beeing guided by Rioja Wine Trips, visiting six wine makers a weekend in April 2026. This was an extra ordinary trip with a professional wine guide. I can definetly reccomend Inma an Rioja Wine Trips.
  
 
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   Jordan L 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Inma provided us with a wonderful and unique experience, and it was the highlight of the trip. You can tell she is very thoughtful when planning your tour, and she cares about showing you the true culture of Rioja.
  
 
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   Rhonda Halarewich 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience with Rioja Wine Trips! We did the Unusual Suspects tour, guided by Inma, and discovered three incredible winemakers who are truly rewriting the rules—plus their fabulous wines.

The tour felt personal and thoughtfully curated, with insider stories and moments you won’t find on a typical tour. Inma’s passion for Rioja, deep knowledge, and genuine connections with the winemakers made the experience extra special. We learned so much and had so much fun along the way.

Highly recommend for anyone wanting an authentic, insider Rioja experience!

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I’m no expert, is this tour suitable for me?

You are probably exposed to the very good mass-produced Reservas and Gran Reservas available at home.The typical Rioja everyone thinks of when they hear “Rioja”.

Our proposal is to take you to the high-end wineries that epitomize the traditional finest Riojas: balanced, silky, elegant timeless wines that have proudly represented Rioja for decades. If you ever fell in love with a Premium Rioja Gran Reserva, this will be music to your ears!

Long-aged wines with long-drinking windows

These wines have been aged for very long periods and have therefore long drinking windows.

To give you an idea, the vintages we are drinking now are 2010, 2011 (the last two vintages officially rated as Extraordinary by the Rioja Control board) 2012 and 2014.

There are many wineries that make Reservas and Gran Reservas. However it’s not just about the ageing period, it’s about the quality. That’s why we will only take you to Premium cellars to sample limited edition wines or wines with little market exposure, as they are only sold at top restaurants and exclusive wine shops.

9am hotel pick up check pick up towns here

Hotel pick up and drop off in the towns of Logroño, Laguardia, Villabuena, Elciego, Ábalos, Briones, Haro and Briñas.
Stop at a vineyard to see the vines and explain the DOCa Rioja growing methods, climate, soils and wine classification systems
Tasting of 3 high-end wines at a Premium château-style cellar that only sells to top restaurants
Tasting of 3 fine wines at a boutique winery with a small 35,000 bottle annual production that makes silky yet bold wines
Tasting session of 3 high-end wines at a renowned winery (the Spanish wines most in demand by diners all over the world at this moment)
Farm-to-table freshly-made lunch paired with 1 wine at our private entertainment room in a quaint medieval village . The dining room is perched up on a hill, just beneath a church and a 12^th-century castle.
6pm hotel pick drop off.