These are the wineries you can’t miss in Logroño

If you feel like sightseeing in the capital of La Rioja, Logroño has an infinite number of plans to offer you. The city has a rich wine culture and is a favourite destination for wine tourism lovers. Some of the best wines in Spain are produced in its wineries, some of which are centuries old. For those who are more interested, Logroño offers a wide variety of experiences related to the world of wine and its production, with guided tours that include walks through the vineyards and tastings to sample the best vintages. Visitors can get to know the winery, learn about the wine production process from the time the grapes are harvested and taste the final product. The wine tourism activities can take place either in the morning or in the afternoon and, as they are held in locations close to the old quarter of the capital, travelling to them is no problem at all. If you feel like delving into the world of wine, don’t miss the best wineries in the capital.

Franco Españolas Wineries

Located on the banks of the river Ebro, this is one of the oldest wineries in La Rioja. It was founded in 1890 and is located right in the centre of Logroño. Bodegas Franco Españolas is an example of 19th century industrial architecture, a combination of tradition and technological innovation to offer tourists a high quality proposal.

Marques de Vargas

Set in the heart of its own vineyard in 1989 and following the château concept, Marqués de Vargas is known for its privileged location for vine cultivation. You can visit the family winery and stroll through its vineyards, which are between 33 and 50 years old.

Campo Viejo Winery

Located in the heart of Rioja, you can walk through its 45,000 m2 of underground construction and learn the steps of wine tasting to enjoy a wine with all five senses. Campo Viejo offers guided tours in several languages, including Spanish, English, French, German and Dutch.

Ontañón Winery

With a family winery philosophy, Ontañón has been working for 25 years in a way that respects the territory and the autochthonous varieties of Rioja. The winery offers different activities to get to know its facilities and visit its spectacular areas dedicated to wine.

Altanza Winery

Located in the town of Fuenmayor, about 10 km from Logroño, the winery was founded in 1998. You will learn about the production of its wines with aperitifs and local sausages, and you will be introduced to professional wine tasting.

Olarra Winery

At Bodegas Olarra you can visit its spectacular facilities, where you will discover some curiosities about the world of wine. They will explain the reason for the architecture and the singularity of its mix of materials: a play of lights and colours with wine always as the main protagonist.
In addition to the wineries, Logroño offers other activities related to wine tourism. The city has a large number of wine bars and specialised shops, where visitors can enjoy the region’s typical products and learn more about them. The Laurel and San Juan neighbourhoods are particularly well known for their wine and pinchos, making them obligatory stops for tourists visiting the city.