Unique Rioja

EXTRA MILE WINE TOUR

La Rioja & Basque Country

HOTEL DEL VINO – ENTRE VIÑEDOS – LA VILLA – EL CASERÍO

A region where grapes have been produced since Phoenician times, home of some of the most stunning and prestigious wineries in the world, there is much more than wine. Crafted with firsthand knowledge of every corner of La Rioja, Salvelinus invites you to discover millenary architecture, delve into ancient vineyards in the evergreen Ebro Valley, try Logroño’s tapas, or dine at recondite Sociedad Gastronómica in San Sebastián. Whatever you choose, do spare some time for daily life in world renowned wineries, extraordinary cellars, and private wine tastings for some of Spain’s best wines.

FROM 2.850 EURO PER 3-DAY PRIVATE TOUR

1925´s DOCa
Century-old wineries’ collection

Exquisite Taste
Award-winning cuisine & wine

Extra Mile
24/7 service, 100% private

World Renowned Wines & Ancestral Cultures

SPAIN´S WINE TOURS WITH THE SALVELINUS TOUCH

Descend into the subterranean culture of wine visiting a Calado, enjoy haute cuisine with a private chef, or attend a vertical wine tasting by the Ebro River.

Ancient Spanish villages, centuries of grape-growing history, and a selection of the most exclusive wineries producing a wide variety of full-bodied reds make visiting La Rioja with Salvelinus a luxurious experience for all wine lovers. La Rioja vineyards extend on both sides of the Ebro river along La Rioja, Basque Country and Navarra which gives rise to three wine sub-areas: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental. In Salvelinus’ guided private and fully customizable tours, gastronomy, culture, and history go hand in hand. You will fall in love with the region and its people, and will leave scheming on how to find your way back.

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And later, discover the local history full of color, battles, and legends in a walking tour through medieval villages, castles, and monasteries and a millenary culture.

Reserva, and Gran Reserva aged in oak barrels

And later, discover the local history full of color, battles, and legends in a walking tour through medieval villages, castles, and monasteries and a millenary culture.

Rioja Alta

Located in the westernmost region, its wines are timeless, elegant and balanced, with red fruit nuances and the fine details of oak aging. Barrio de la Estación in Haro is home to the world’s largest concentration of centenarian wineries in the world. Learn the local wine history touring with Salvelinus some of the region’s must-sees such as Briones, San Vicente de la Sonrierra, or Santo Domingo de la Calzada.

Rioja Alavesa

Vineyards are located on the north side of the Ebro river, south of the province of Álava in the Basque Country. With a transitional climate between the Atlantic Rioja Alta and the Mediterranean Rioja Oriental, this land produces aromatic, tasty, and fruity wines, ideal to discover visiting “calados” (underground caves) that run through the subways of historical towns such as La Guardia, El Ciego, or Samaniego.

Rioja Oriental

Rioja Oriental’s vineyards are located on both banks of the Ebro river, between La Rioja and Navarra. The influence of the Mediterranean promotes a dry and hot climate, resulting in wines with tonnes of character, intense colors, and full body. Grenache finds the perfect conditions to express itself in this land, where excellent winemaking is shared with remarkable orchard produce such as peppers, asparagus, and artichokes, as well as excellent olive oil.

Basque Country

An autonomous region of Spain with deep-rooted ancestral culture internationally known for its haute cuisine, Michelin-starred restaurants, and pintxos. The coastal city of San Sebastian and the modern and renewed Bilbao are must-sees. The south of the province of Álava shares its territory with the Ebro valley whose vineyards are part of Rioja Alavesa.

Navarre

A land of contrasts, the Pyrenees mountains, lush beech woods, the semi-desert of Bárdenas Reales, the prolific orchard of the Ebro river, and a distinct wine region where the rosés stand out. The old Kingdom of Navarre has a rich cultural and historical legacy, including the Way of Saint James, the Castle of Olite, and the San Fermín festivities in Pamplona that enamored Hemingway.

A la Carte Private Itinerary

YOUR PERSONAL TASTE AT YOUR OWN PACE

Day One - Welcome to La Rioja
Secrets of a Wine Capital
Chauffeured service to Hotel del Vino
Tapas tour through the Way of Saint James in Logroño
Grandes Reservas at an iconic winery castle
Overnight in La Rioja – Hotel del Vino
Day Two – El Barrio de la Estación
La Rioja Alta
The world’s biggest concentration of century old wineries
Local barbecue on the way to a cozy medieval village
Centenarian traditions from underground cellars
Overnight in La Rioja – Hotel del Vino
Day Three – Mythical Terroirs & Calados La Rioja Alavesa
Salvelinus´ favorite terroir by the Ebro River
Open air brunch in the vineyards
Stellar Wines of La Rioja tasting in an intimate Calado
Overnight in La Rioja – Hotel del Vino

Day Four – Legends of San Sebastián Basque Country
Gurutze walking culture tour
Pintxos Tour in the Old Town
From the market to the Sociedad Gastronómica
Overnight in San Sebastián – La Villa
Day Five – Two Faces of Bilbao
Basque Country
Guggenheim Museum and guided walking tour
Exploring the last Basque fishing ports
Michelin-starred Gastro Experience
Overnight in San Sebastián – La Villa
Day Six – Departure
Chauffeured service to your next destination