Bodegas Muga ★ 4.7
Family bodega in Haro's Barrio de la Estacion with its own cooperage; guided tours end in a tasting of estate Riojas across the ageing rooms.
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CVNE ★ 4.6
Founded 1879 in Haro, CVNE pours across an open-air wine bar plus guided tours of the Eiffel-designed barrel hall and the Imperial cellar.
La Rioja Alta, S.A. ★ 4.7
Historic Haro house pouring Vina Alberdi, Vina Ardanza, Vina Arana and Gran Reserva 904; tours close at a wine bar with tapas.
Bodegas Marques de Murrieta ★ 4.7
Founded 1852 around the Castillo de Ygay, Murrieta runs estate tours with a museum and a paired premium tasting of its Ygay range.
Vivanco Cultura de Vino ★ 4.6
Briones estate pairing a guided cellar tour with tastings of the family Riojas, alongside the on-site wine culture museum and Baco vine garden.
Bodegas Eguren Ugarte ★ 4.4
Family bodega above 2 km of excavated cellar tunnels in Rioja Alavesa; guided visits end at a tasting room with vineyard views.
Bodegas Juan Carlos Sancha ★ 4.5
University enology professor Juan Carlos Sancha hosts tastings of rare native Rioja grapes, with barrel samples and an old-vine vineyard outing.
Bohedal Bodega Boutique ★ 4.4
Family wine-tourism pioneer in Cuzcurrita pouring barrel samples that contrast oak origins, ending with a blending tasting and crianza.
Bodegas Marques de Riscal ★ 4.6
Founded 1858 in Elciego, the Gehry-wrapped City of Wine offers guided cellar tours and tastings of Riscal's Rioja and Rueda ranges.
Book wine experiences in Rioja
Rioja: Private Wine Tasting Tour
This full day tour combines wine tastings in the world renowned Rioja area and lunch in a local restaurant. You will discover the wonders of two intriguing cellars.
Rioja: Wine Tour with Tastings at 3 Wineries & Pintxos Lunch
Discover Rioja on a full-day wine tour visiting 3 wineries in Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Taste local wines, explore wine country and enjoy a traditional pintxos lunch.
Rioja: Wine Tour with a Local Expert with Tastings
Discover the best wines of the Rioja region on a guided wine tour from Laguardia. Visit a local family-run winery, enjoy a premium winery visit, and savor an appetizer...
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Tasting Rooms in Rioja, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Rioja for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Rioja is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Rioja estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Rioja cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Rioja tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Rioja?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Rioja rewards trust.