Bodegas Nabal ★ 4.4
Family winery founded by the Navarro Balbas family in Gumiel de Izan, sourcing grapes from near-century-old vines. Covered porch overlooks the valley; cosy wine bar open after guided tours for further by-the-glass exploration.
Family winery founded by the Navarro Balbas family in Gumiel de Izan, sourcing grapes from near-century-old vines. Covered porch overlooks the valley; cosy wine bar open after guided tours for further by-the-glass exploration.
Faustino Group winery in a Norman Foster-designed three-armed star building (2010). Tour visits both the production and ageing areas; the central Agora area houses a wine bar with tapas, gourmet shop and auditorium with vineyard views.
Covered porch wine bar at the Nabal winery. Sourcing grapes from near-century-old vines in Gumiel de Izan; family-estate pours served with Iberian ham and regional cheeses. Easy A1 motorway access.
The list: Nabal estate wines and curated Ribera del Duero producer selection; covered porch with valley views; tapas including Iberian charcuterie and Burgos cheeses
Pours: Nabal Crianza, Nabal Reserva, Nabal Roble
Wine bar in the central Agora of the Bodegas Portia Norman Foster complex in Gumiel de Izan. Open to walk-in visitors outside guided tour times; star-shaped architectural interior is itself a draw.
The list: Portia estate range by the glass including Triennia, Summa, Crianza and Roble; tapas and pintxos; Norman Foster building provides the dramatic backdrop
Pours: Portia Roble, Portia Crianza, Portia Summa
Gourmet shop within the Norman Foster Bodegas Portia complex in Gumiel de Izan. Full Portia range including Triennia, Summa, Crianza and Roble; wine accessories and Ribera del Duero artisan products.
Rustic rural accommodation at the Nabal family winery in Gumiel de Izan, with vineyard valley views. Rooms overlook the estate; morning tastings with the winemaking family included; covered porch wine bar open throughout the stay. Easy access from the A1 motorway.
The list: Morning estate wine tastings; wine bar access; Gumiel de Izan wine village walking access; personalised family-led introduction to the estate's old-vine Tempranillo