LUXURY RIOJA WINE TOUR

VISIT AND LUNCH IN THE ICONIC MARQUES DE MURRIETA WINERY

FULL DAY FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE IN RIOJA INCLUDING CASTILLO DE YGAY

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HIGH END, TOP WINE TOUR FROM SAN SEBASTIAN INCLUDING MARQUES DE MURRIETA WINERY AND CASTILLO DE YGAY WINE

This Rioja wine tour promises an unparalleled experience of luxury and indulgence. Your day begins with a visit to a small, family-owned winery, offering a top wine tasting of their unique terroir style wines. From there, we'll continue to the prestigious Marques de Murrieta winery, where a tour of the historic estate awaits, followed by an exquisite six-course lunch paired with four wines, including the legendary Castillo de Ygay wine, acclaimed as the best in the world with a perfect 100-point score. Travel in style and comfort in our luxurious Mercedes Benz Class V van, as we take you on a scenic drive through the captivating Rioja countryside.

Savor the Flavors of Rioja

Wine Tasting Session in a Boutique Winery

Before the culinary extravaganza begins, we invite you to embark on a sensory exploration at a small boutique winery. Here, you'll have the opportunity to sample three unique single plot wines, each a testament to the terroir and craftsmanship of Rioja's esteemed winemakers. Let the flavors dance on your palate as you discover the nuances of Rioja's renowned wines

Immerse yourself in the rich history and passion behind each bottle as we partake in a top wine tasting session, showcasing the craftsmanship and dedication of these artisanal producers. Discover the distinctive flavors and aromas that characterize Rioja's terroir, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Spanish winemaking

Highlights
  • Wine Tasting Session in a Small boutique Winery
  • Up to 3 different Wines, from Terroir style to classic Gran Reserva

THE MOST EXCLUSIVE WINERY IN RIOJA

CASTILLO YGAY IS A UNIQUE LOCATION IN RIOJA

The story of the Marqués de Murrieta winery is inextricably intertwined with the history of Rioja wine. The winery’s founder, the Marqués de Murrieta, imported production techniques into Spain from Bordeaux. In 1852 he produced his first wine in Logroño, moving into the Ygay Estate in the late 1870s. Located at the heart of La Rioja, the estate is home to Ygay Castle, headquarters of the Marqués de Murrieta wineries. The castle is surrounded by 300 hectares of vineyards.

In 1983 Cebrián-Sagarriga family took up the mantle, commencing in 2007 meticulous restoration work on Ygay Castle which was finished in 2014, the year the winery reopened its doors. Visitors can now enjoy guided tours beginning in the vineyard, continuing through renovated century-old areas, and culminating in a professional tasting of the winery’s wines.

Recognised as one of Europe’s most iconic century-old industrial buildings, Ygay Castle accommodates the whole of Marqués de Murrieta’s winemaking history, a history which laid the foundations of the D.O.Ca. Rioja Designation of Origin. Inside the castle you can visit the historic production cellar, the cask ageing rooms and the collection of wines from 1852 to the present, inspecting historic Marqués de Murrieta labels and documents along the way. It is a private collection of incalculable value.

Highlights
  • Winery Barrel room visit
  • 6 course + desserts full lunch paired with 4 wines
  • Castillo de Ygay wine as part of the meal

PRIVATE LUNCH WITH WINE PAIRING

HAUTE CUISINE MEETS MURRIETA WINES

The highlight of this tour is an immersive day spent at the illustrious Marques de Murrieta winery, where wine aficionados and culinary enthusiasts alike will be treated to an exclusive and unforgettable experience

After a full visit of the winery, is time to enjoy the best food & wine pairing experience in Rioja

Highlights
  • Private lunch paired with Best wines, including Castillo de Ygay
  • 6 courses and dessert + 4 TOP wines from Marques de Murrieta, including Castillo de Ygay 100 point Wine
INCLUDED
  • Private Group
  • Professional Local Guide/Driver
  • All transportation costs (fuel, parking and tolls)
  • WINE TASTING SESSION IN A BOUTQIUE WINERY
  • Lunch: 6 courses and dessert + 4 TOP wines from Marques de Murrieta
NOT INCLUDED
  • Any other not specified items in the tour description
DETAILS
  • START TIME : 8:15AM
  • DURATION: 8 - 9 HOURS
  • Our tours are private, so we could add / remove / change anything on them to meet your preferences
  • THE TOUR WILL START AND FINISH IN YOUR HOTEL IN SAN SEBASTIAN
PRICE
  • THIS IS A VERY UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE, THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE WINERY
  • OUR MERCEDES VANS CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 7 GUESTS, IF YOU ARE MORE, WE WILL USE A MINIBUS
  • PLEASE LET US KNOW THE NUMBER OF PAX IN YOUR GROUP AND WE WILL SEND YOU THE PRICE ACCORDINGLY
LUNCH & TASTING DETAILS
  • GUIDED WINERY TOURS INCLUDED: 1
    Tour the underground cellars, barrel rooms and the amazing YGAY castle by the hand of a in-house guide of Marques de Murrieta winery.
  • TASTINGS SESSIONS IN DIFFERENT WINERIES INCLUDED: 1
    3 wines in a family owned boutique winery
  • LUNCH INCLUDED: YES
    6 Haute Cuisine Degustation courses + 4 wines( including Castillo de Ygay)
    We can extend the tasting of wines and food pairing to 6 wines and 6 paired courses for an extra fee
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