Rioja & Ribera Del Duero Wine Route

Over the course of their history they have also been land of passage, borders, crossing of Caminos, battleground, and meeting place of various peoples, cultures and civilizations. In La Rioja many sites have been uncovered that are significant to paleontology, in fact it’s one of the most important places in the world for archaeological sites and dinosaur remains. Ribera del Duero has spectacular landscapes and provides the opportunity to visit historic castles in Castilla y León (Castile). The Rioja Wine Guided Route features a unique cuisine specializing in exquisite simplicity.

The cuisine in La Rioja is made up of top quality products grown or produced in the region. Local vegetables include: peppers, garlic, onions, artichoke, asparagus, lettuce, chard and borage. What visitor could resist tasting its great stews, made with fava beans or caparrón beans? Each day we’ll work up an appetite, later exporing the gastronomy the city or town has to offer. The pig also has its place at the Spanish table, always having lived side by side with the people of La Rioja, either wild or as farm animals. Riojans have a great taste for lamb, and in addition to these extremely popular meat options, fish is also a big part of the diet. Local favorites include bonito, cod, hake, red bream and mackerel. You also must be sure to try the sweet black pudding and the Riojan chorizo, made in the mountains.

As the home to the oldest traditions of wine making, this is the perfect holiday for wine connoisseurs! The regions of La Rioja and Ribera del Duero have been producing wine since antiquity. The Rioja Wine Guided Route traverses gorgeous countryside, rolling plains, and quaint villages. UNESCO has recognized the monasteries of Yuso and Suso in San Millán de la Cogolla as World Heritage Sites in 1997. For centuries, the regions of La Rioja and Ribera del Duero were Spain’s best-kept secret. You’ll marvel at the fairytale landscapes and enjoy sumptuous meals accompanied by world-class wines. Nowadays, the regions have finally been given the recognition they deserve and, using the latest methods, are at the forefront of modern wine production. You’ll be staying in luxury accommodation, we’ll stop off at wineries and bodegas along the way to sample the huge range of red, white, and rosé wines, and exquisite local cuisine on offer. There are different culinary specialties at every stop. Each region has its own unique gastronomy, and we include all the food / wine tips you’ll need in our Bravo Bike La Rioja Wine Route Guide.