The Bilbao-Rioja Committee of the World Network of Great Wine Capitals has opened the application period for the Best of Wine Tourism 2026 awards, which can be submitted until June 30th. This is an opportunity for wineries, accommodations, restaurants, and other stakeholders in the wine tourism sector to showcase their most outstanding projects. These awards […]
May is one of those magical months when everything really starts to bloom on the Rioja Alta Wine Route. Spring has settled in, the days are longer, the landscape is dressed in a vibrant green and the vineyards, still discreet, begin to prepare for what will be the burst of flowering. A perfect time to […]
In Rioja Alta, wine is history, culture, landscape and a way of life that can be breathed in every corner. With the aim of bringing this richness closer to students, professionals and wine tourism lovers in general, the University of La Rioja, in collaboration with the Association for the Development of the Rioja Alta (ADRA), […]
April marks the true awakening of spring on the Rioja Alta Wine Route. The vines leave behind their winter lethargy and begin to sprout for the arrival of a new harvest. The mild temperatures invite you to walk along trails, visit wineries and enjoy the local gastronomy in an environment that breathes authenticity. If you […]
Easter is one of those times of the year when you feel like taking a getaway, breaking with routine and immersing yourself in new experiences. On the Rioja Alta Wine Route, we have everything you need for a few unforgettable days: history, gastronomy, nature, wine tourism and traditions that will leave you open-mouthed. If there […]
March brings with it the first signs of spring and, with them, a new opportunity to discover the Rioja Alta Wine Route in all its splendour. The vineyards wake up after winter and the phenomenon known as ‘the cry of the vine’ begins: the sap starts to flow again, a sign that a new vegetative […]
February is the perfect month to immerse yourself in the charm of the Rioja Alta Wine Route. The days are still cool, but the warmth of our wineries, the traditional gastronomy and the winter landscape among the vineyards make this an ideal time to enjoy wine tourism. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, […]
From La Ruta del Vino Rioja Alta we are very excited to make known our new audiovisual campaign ‘Es por esto’, starring the renowned Riojan actor Pepe Viyuela. A project that seeks to highlight our rich landscape, food and wine and history through five spots that cover the most emblematic places in La Rioja Alta. […]
On 15 November, the winners of the 7th Wine Tourism Awards of the Wine Routes of Spain were presented with their prizes at a ceremony held at the Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Centre (Madrid). The gala closed with the special award for Merit in Wine Tourism, which recognises the work and career of […]
November brings with it a special charm to the Rioja Alta Wine Route, which, after the grape harvest, is wrapped in unique landscapes and eternal vineyards in golden and ochre tones. It is the ideal time to enjoy a less crowded but equally attractive wine tourism season, where the vineyards rest in peace and quiet […]