Welcome to La Rioja, one of the most famous wine-producing regions of the world. This guided wine and gastronomy tour will take you to an amazing array of wineries, all with their own special features, from Chateaux-style and traditional, to boutique or avant-garde wineries, all regarded as current leaders in both the New Rioja and the Traditional Rioja methods. Winemakers and winery owners will guide you through their prestigious estates explaining their unique wine-making methods and sampling their renowned wines with you. Gastronomy plays an important role in our thrilling wine journey. You will experience delicious gourmet meals in top wineries overlooking the vineyards, private members clubs and distinguished traditional restaurants. Renowned chefs will entertain you with their typical regional meals and innovative culinary creations. You will stay in an historic building, founded originally as a convent, now it's walls house a lovely hotel in which it is a true privilege to be a guest and also at a carefully selected boutique hotel, beautifully decorated with truly impeccable service. There is also a visit to The Dinastia Vivanco Museum - a guided tour through the history and culture of wine not only in Spain but also in Europe. You will be immersed in the history and culture of the region on guided walking tours of two beautiful cities and a unique medieval village full of wine history, landmarks, historic mansions, glorious views of the Cantabrian Mountains and surrounded by a valley of vineyards. If you want to visit remarkable wineries, sample splendid wines, enjoy unforgettable meals in gorgeous surroundings, improve your knowledge about the history and culture of wine in one of the most tourist-free areas in Spain, this is a journey that you must not miss.