It is situated on a hilltop and is surrounded by a 13th-century wall with five historic gates.
It is the undisputed capital of the Rioja Alavesa wine region and is known for its excellent Rioja wines.
Highlights: Historic center: narrow streets, Renaissance and Baroque houses, and an atmospheric medieval feel.
Santa María de los Reyes: impressive Gothic church with a rare polychrome (colored) portal from the 14th century.
Underground bodegas: more than 300 wine cellars and tunnels beneath the streets, ideal for wine tastings.
Birthplace of the famous fabulist Félix María Samaniego.
It is a member of “Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España” and combines wine, history, and beautiful views of the vineyards and the Sierra de Cantabria.
Perfect for a day trip from Logroño or Vitoria.
In short: one of the most beautiful and authentic wine villages in Northern Spain.
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