About this tour
A 2-hour farm visit in La Rioja's Biosphere Reserve where you'll walk through an organic Duroc pig operation, see free-range animals across olive and cereal fields, and taste ecological Jamón Ibérico alongside local red and white wines. You'll also visit the farm's feed mill and a Spanish horse paddock. Suits anyone curious about sustainable farming and keen to taste producer-direct cured meats paired with Rioja.
Highlights
- Walk through piglet growth stages on a working organic farm
- Meet free-range Duroc pigs in Biosphere Reserve setting
- Guided tasting of two Rioja wines—one red, one white
- Taste ecological Jamón Ibérico and acorn-fed ham from the farm
- See the operation of the farm's animal feed mill
- Visit Spanish horses grazing freely on the property
What to expect
You'll start with a walk through the farm's landscape, moving between olive groves and cereal fields to observe different piglet age groups and understand the rearing process. The route includes a visit to the horse paddock and an explanation of how the on-site feed mill operates. In the second half, you'll move to a tasting space where a guide will walk you through two Rioja wines (one red, one white) paired with the farm's own ecological Jamón Ibérico and acorn-fed hams, with commentary on production and flavour. The experience wraps after roughly 2 hours.
What travellers say
- Direct access to working farm—see animals at different growth stages
- Organic certification and producer-owned ham and wine tasting
- Dual-experience format: farming operation plus gourmet pairing
- Scenic setting in Biosphere Reserve with varied landscape
- Not suitable if pregnant
- Moderate outdoor walking—not fully accessible for limited mobility
- Duration relatively short for travel distance to the farm
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone interested in organic farming, cured meat production, or wine tasting who wants a producer-direct experience rather than a standard tasting room. The farm is not recommended for pregnant travellers. The walk is moderate—you're moving between paddocks and buildings, so reasonable mobility is needed. Weather exposure varies; dress for outdoor conditions. Infants and small children can be brought in a pram or stroller. Group size and exact timing aren't specified; book directly to confirm. Costs beyond the core experience (extra tastings, transport) aren't detailed in inclusions.
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