Basque Country Tourist Guide

THE BASQUE COUNTRY

wine tourism

A GREAT IDEA

Visit a traditional winery Exploring the magical world of wine is almost a sacred duty when you visit the Rioja Alavesa. You will find out the secrets of a centuries-old wisdom that will help you understand why these wines are so famous. You will learn to appreciate both the small family winery with its underground cellars ("calados") hidden under a street and the spectacular design of the great wineries. Wine- related architecture is impressive. In their depths you will learn the traditional production methods, grape- treading, carbonic maceration, the required temperature and humidity conditions... You can taste and buy wine in the majority of them and some have restaurants that serve typical dishes of the area.

www.rutadelvinoderiojaalavesa.com

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