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Bodegas Mayor de Migueloa in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa, Spain
Posted on July 25, 2011
Bodegas Mayor de Migueloa is located in the heart of the 13th century medieval defense village of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. Laguardia can be found between Logroño and Haro. It is a beautiful city that sits high on a rock foundation and provides an incredible view of the Cantabria mountains. Laguardia has been well known […]
Family owned Herencia Martinez- Alvarez Bodega in Rioja Alta- Cosechero/Bodegero
Posted on July 11, 2011
An unexpected visit to Fuenmayor, La Rioja, to pick up some wine from a local vineyard spurred a visit to this country winery; the owner showed us everything from the press onward in his production, and he even allowed us to taste the 2010 harvest that was still fermenting. This experience was such a stark […]
Bodegas Darien- Darien Winery in La Rioja
Posted on June 15, 2011
“Best of Wine Tourism 2009 ” Award in architecture I had the opportunity to visit this beautifully modern Bodega/winery right outside of Logroño. Darien Winery is a medium-sized winery with three- to four-year-old vines surrounding the premises, but most of its harvest is done in the Rioja Baja region. There is also a restaurant with […]