About this tour
A 90-minute winery visit in Badarán, surrounded by vineyards in Alto Najerilla, about 10 minutes from the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Yuso and Suso. You'll tour the family-run Pedro Martinez Alesanco winery, learn about their wine-making process that blends traditional and sustainable methods, then taste four wines paired with local Riojan appetisers. The setting is intimate and welcoming — suitable for solo travellers, couples, families and groups of all fitness levels.
Highlights
- Tour the winery and learn the production process from vineyard to bottle
- Taste four wines paired with local Riojan kilometre-zero appetisers
- Family-owned winery combining traditional and sustainable wine-making techniques
- Vineyard location with views across Alto Najerilla region
- Close to UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Yuso and Suso
- Wheelchair accessible throughout, prams welcome, suitable for all fitness levels
- Learn the winery's history from founder Grandpa Pedro to current projects
What to expect
You'll arrive at the winery in Badarán and be welcomed by the family team. After an introduction to the winery's story and philosophy, you'll walk through the production areas to understand how they make their wines using both traditional and innovative, sustainable techniques. The tour takes you through the key stages of wine elaboration.
You'll then move to the tasting area, where you'll sample four wines from their range. Each wine is accompanied by local Riojan appetisers made from regional, kilometre-zero ingredients. The tasting typically lasts around 30–45 minutes, allowing time to ask questions and discuss what you're experiencing.
What travellers say
- Genuine family winery with direct access to the owners and their story
- Four-wine tasting with thoughtfully paired local appetisers included
- Accessible design — wheelchair friendly, welcoming to all abilities and group types
- Scenic vineyard setting in Alto Najerilla, close to major UNESCO monuments
- Intimate scale — not a mass-market tourist operation
- Rural location requires private transport or organised pickup to reach
- Alcohol tasting only suitable for visitors aged 18 and over
- Limited to one time slot; booking required well in advance
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for wine enthusiasts wanting an introduction to Rioja production, couples after a relaxed afternoon activity, and families or groups seeking something low-key. The winery is genuinely family-friendly — infants in prams are fine, and the team emphasises making everyone welcome regardless of group composition. The site is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; no steep walking or strenuous activity is involved. Be aware alcohol is served from age 18. The location is genuinely rural, so transport to Badarán (near Nájera) should be arranged beforehand — it's not on public transport routes. The tour-plus-tasting format means you'll need the full 90 minutes; there's no shortened version listed.
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