Cutting edge architecture for wine lovers to enjoy their two passions in a fun, informative way
A tour to explore the jaw-dropping architectural masterpieces of Rioja
Characteristics of the Architecture&Wine Rioja tour
Wine and Architecture go hand and hand in Rioja. How does wine influence architecture?
Winemaking has influenced architecture throughout Rioja over hundreds of years and we will show you how and why.
The pioneer was Gustav Eiffel in 1890 followed by a number of renowned international architects including: Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava, Zaha Hadid, Iñaki Aspiazu and Philippe Mazierres.
As a result, Rioja wineries showcase a variety of architectural styles: from Art-Déco jewels to natural gravity-fed caves, contemporary building or avant-garde temples.
Architectural wineries in Rioja
You will gain a comprehensive overview of the range of architectural styles by visiting wineries that are very different from each other: the contrast of avant-garde, 15th-century cellars and state-of-the-art wineries is the best way to understand the diversity Rioja offers.
Art & Wine marriage
There are multiple examples of the marriage of wine and architecture in Rioja.
What one may not expect is that those buildings blend in beautifully with the landscape, which just adds to La Rioja’s allure.
However, it is difficult to describe without experiencing it first-hand, therefore we invite you to discover some jaw-dropping architectural wineries with us and understand them within their context.
Number of wines tasted
You will taste 12 wines in total.
This is the itinerary of the Wine&Architecture Rioja tour:
- 9am hotel pick up and drop off
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guided tour at Marqués de Riscal, Frank Gehry’s titanium avant-garde winery in Elciego with tasting of 3 wines or guided tour at Ysios, Calatrava’s impressive building, with tasting of 3 limited edition wines paired with cold cuts.
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guided tour at a boutique 15th-century cellar with a series of interconnected galleries excavated out of bedrock. This visit will allow you to understand the origins of winemaking in Rioja and the importance of gravity back then. Tasting of 3 high-quality wines.
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Farm-to-table home-made lunch paired with 2 wines served at our private underground cellar excavated out of bedrock underneath a 12th century castle
- Tasting session of 4 high-quality wines at a contemporary architectural winery
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6pm hotel drop off
Rates per group size
SMALL GROUP TOUR: 220€ pp. Different parties sharing a tour (4 up to 7 people)
PRIVATE for 4-8: 260€ pp. A single party tour for 4 up to 8 people
PRIVATE for 2: 300€ pp. A tour for a single party of 2
LARGER PARTIES: For private parties larger than 8 people, please ask for a quotation
Payment method
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Hotel pick up and drop off in the towns of Logroño, Laguardia, Elciego, Villabuena, Haro and Briñas
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Chauffered transportation in La Rioja in a brand new 9-seater
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All admission fees and all tastings
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Lunch
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Bottled mineral water
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Guide services with an English speaking guide and wine expert
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Travel Agency Insurance
From 9am to 6pm
Booking enquiry
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