La Rioja. A few of my favourite photos from the La Rioja region of Spain. If you like red wine, La Rioja would be a must-see. La Rioja is in […]
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Bodega Marques de Riscal
Bodega Marques de Riscal. Buildings don’t get much more distinctive than this! Bodega Marques de Riscal is situated in the town of Elciego, which is nestled in front of the Sierra […]
Bodega Valdelana
Bodega Valdelana. Firstly, I looked at staying at Marques de Riscal hotel, you know, the one designed by Frank Gehry. I checked Booking.com for our dates. £425 per night? You’re […]
Tondonia Winery – Zaha Hadid Pavilion
Tondonia Winery – Zaha Hadid Pavilion. Gorgeous wine and gorgeous architecture! The Tondonia Winery – Zaha Hadid Pavilion was another on our ‘must-see’ list while we were in La Rioja. […]
Campo Viejo Bodega Tasting
Campo Viejo Bodega Tasting. ‘No thanks!’ is something I have NEVER said when being offered a glass of wine. And at Campo Viejo, it was no different! In the first […]
Planning a trip to the Rioja Bodegas (Wineries)
Planning a trip to the Rioja Bodegas (Wineries). Ok, you want to sample some good Spanish Rioja with some stunning architecture, sunshine and tapas thrown in for good measure? But […]
Rioja Region and its Wines
The Rioja region and its wines. The Rio Oja (River Oja) is how the region gets its name. Notably, the Río Oja is a tributary of the River Ebro. The […]