Autumn arrives, and with it, the grape harvest. An autumn activity in which you can enjoy and learn a lot with family Have you never visited a winery? Nothing happens, different wine companies from Rioja Alavesa te offer the opportunity to get away to know the production of wine. We tell you some of them.
The attractions of the Rioja Alavesa
La Rioja Alavesa It is a region to the south of the province of Álava, on the border with the Community of La Rioja. An area irrigated by the Ebro River and that offers a large number of natural resources and activities. But, without a doubt, what it is known worldwide for is the grape monoculture and wine production from Rioja. And it is that this region of Álava is one of the three sub-areas of which the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin is made up.
In recent months the controversy has been served, since some winery companies from Álava they want to separate from the DOC Rioja and start trading under the umbrella of “Viñedos de Álava”. An issue that is currently involved in political and commercial wars. Even so, the wineries of this Álava region have decided to organize harvest experiences, especially for families.
Enjoy treading the grape
Bodegas Lozano, located in the town of Leza, offers families who visit this business of the Rioja Alavesa be the first participants in the vintage. To do this, he proposes that tourists sell the grapes and then tread them in the traditional way. Later they will be able to taste that must, while enjoying a tasting with the three wines that the company sells. All this accompanied by small product snacks kilometer 0.
In the town of Oyón we find Bodegas Valdemar. The package offered by this company offers its visitors a very fun day. With a duration of two hours, children and adults will collect the grapes and then step on them. After this activity, everyone will enjoy a tasting of the best wines de Valdemar, while children will be able to enjoy different varieties of musts.
Learning enjoying and working
While the two experiences that we have mentioned before are focused on the grape harvest, treading and tasting, there are others that focus more on a Learning environment. The Solagüen and Tierra wineries, located in Labastida, offer the experience of selecting and collecting grapes, treading and tasting. Although they offer the same thing, the difference is that, being twice as long, there is more time to broaden concepts.
The packages offered by the Amador García and Bideona wineries offer us the possibility of living a day at the grape harvest, where attendees they will take a tour by the two companies, learning about the winemaking process. Later they will have the opportunity to enjoy the different wines that both sell. In addition, Bideona offers a second experience that takes place in format masterclass about the different types of grapes Rioja Alavesa.
Enjoy walks in Rioja Alavesa
Y if you are more of a walk through the fields of vineyards, you also have the opportunity to do it. The company Viñedos y bodegas de la Marquesa-Valserrano invites you to take a short tour of its land while enjoying an explanation of the history and operation of the business. Finally, tourists will be able to enjoy a nice picnic paired with the best wines from the winery.
In addition, four guided routes between the months of September and November. With departures from Elvillar, Elciego, Leza and Oyón, they will allow visitors to enjoy the incredible autumnal landscape of Rioja Alavesa. Through its paths and corners full of ocher and reddish colors, these visits will take us into the wine history of the region and everything its economic potential.
As you have seen, the escapades It's not just a summer thing. The rural world can offer us a lot throughout the year. And what better than enjoying a magical place while you taste and learn more about wine, one of the most popular drinks of our country.
