Mai–Out offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
FRANCE · WINES + CULTURE
WINE ROUTE — FRANCE, SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Three countries, great terroirs and a journey guided by wine.
DURATION18 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYFrance
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Bordeaux/Burgundy → Rioja → Douro → Alentejo
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Bordeaux
2Rioja
3Douro
4Haro
5Douro River
Bordeaux, Rioja and Douro form three classic chapters of European wine. Banks of the Gironde, Tempranillo around Haro and schist terraces next to the Douro River allow you to compare grape varieties, landscapes, techniques and traditions without reducing the trip to a simple sequence of tastings.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Bordeaux/Burgundy
Bordeaux/Burgundy opens the journey with cellars, terroirs and local styles from Bordeaux/Burgundy.
DAY 2
Bordeaux/Burgundy — selected experiences
Day in Bordeaux/Burgundy for visits to properties and commented tastings in Bordeaux/Burgundy.
DAY 3
Bordeaux/Burgundy — local experience
Bordeaux/Burgundy wins a full day for vineyards, producers and tastings in Bordeaux/Burgundy.
DAY 4
Bordeaux/Burgundy in depth
More time in Bordeaux/Burgundy, now with cellars, terroirs and local Bordeaux/Burgundy styles.
DAY 5
Bordeaux/Burgundy → Rioja
Travel from Bordeaux/Burgundy to Rioja. After arrival, the day opens up for visits to properties and guided tastings in Rioja.
DAY 6
Rioja — local experience
Rioja gets a full day for vineyards, producers and tastings in Rioja.
DAY 7
Rioja in depth
More time in Rioja, now with cellars, terroirs and local Rioja styles.
DAY 8
Rioja — full day
The day in Rioja combines visits to properties and commented tastings in Rioja.
DAY 9
Rioja — landscapes and culture
The stay in Rioja continues with vineyards, producers and tastings in Rioja.
DAY 10
Rioja → Douro
Departure from Rioja towards Douro, where upon arrival you can start visiting vineyards, producers and tastings in Douro.
DAY 11
Douro in depth
More time in Douro, now with cellars, terroirs and local Douro styles.
DAY 12
Douro — full day
The day in Douro combines visits to properties and commented tastings in Douro.
DAY 13
Douro — landscapes and culture
The stay in Douro continues with vineyards, producers and tastings in Douro.
DAY 14
Douro — selected experiences
Day in Douro for wine cellars, terroirs and local Douro styles.
DAY 15
Douro → Alentejo
The journey leaves Douro and heads to Alentejo, with the rest of the day focused on cellars, terroirs and local Alentejo styles.
DAY 16
Alentejo — full day
The day in Alentejo combines visits to properties and commented tastings in Alentejo.
DAY 17
Alentejo — landscapes and culture
The stay in Alentejo continues with vineyards, producers and tastings in Alentejo.
DAY 18
Alentejo — selected experiences
Day in Alentejo for cellars, terroirs and local Alentejo styles.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
The destination discovered by flavors, wines, markets and traditions at the table, with a focus on terroir and wines. The sequence between Bordeaux/Burgundy and Alentejo gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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