Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
SPAIN · WINES + CULTURE
SPAIN — RIOJA & RIBERA DEL DUERO
Compare two expressions of Tempranillo between Rioja and Ribera del Duero.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYSpain
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bilbao/Logroño → Rioja Alavesa → Burgos → Ribera del Duero → Madrid
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Tempranillo
2Haro
3Barrio de la Estación
4Rio Duero
5Ribera del Duero
Tempranillo connects Rioja and Ribera del Duero, but the two territories tell distinct stories. Haro and Barrio de la Estación represent Riojan tradition, while the Duero plateau, altitude, and thermal extremes shape Ribera's concentrated reds.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bilbao/Logroño
Arrival in Bilbao/Logroño, installation and first hours for markets, producers and flavors of Bilbao/Logroño.
DAY 2
Bilbao/Logroño → Rioja Alavesa
Departure from Bilbao/Logroño towards Rioja Alavesa, where upon arrival you can start exploring the cellars, terroirs and local styles of Rioja Alavesa.
DAY 3
Rioja Alavesa — full day
More time in Rioja Alavesa, now with visits to properties and commented tastings in Rioja Alavesa.
DAY 4
Rioja Alavesa → Burgos
The journey leaves Rioja Alavesa and heads to Burgos, with the remainder of the day focused on local ingredients, restaurants and Burgos' culinary tradition.
DAY 5
Burgos — landscapes and culture
The day in Burgos combines markets, producers and flavors of Burgos.
DAY 6
Burgos → Ribera del Duero
The route between Burgos and Ribera del Duero changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter vineyards, producers and tastings in Ribera del Duero.
DAY 7
Ribera del Duero — selected experiences
The stay in Ribera del Duero continues with cellars, terroirs and local styles of Ribera del Duero.
DAY 8
Ribera del Duero → Madrid
From Ribera del Duero to Madrid, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional gastronomy and table-side experiences in Madrid.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Two large Tempranillo territories compared through wineries, gastronomy and landscape. The sequence between Bilbao/Logroño and Madrid gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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