Laguardia · Rioja
Bodegas Marqués de Riscal
If Frank Gehry hadn't put his building here in 2006, Marqués de Riscal would still be what it already was: the oldest winery in Rioja Alavesa (1858), the first to make wine in the French style in Rioja, one of the historic giants of Spanish wine. But the building changed the conversation. Today, in Elciego (Álava), the 19th-century original cellars coexist with the titanium-pink-silver-gold architectural complex Gehry designed to house the hotel (Marriott Luxury Collection), the Michelin-starred restaurant, and the Caudalie vinotherapy spa. The standard guided visit is 90 minutes — historic cellars, museum, barrel rooms, ending with a two-wine tasting. Book 30-60 days ahead; not a drop-in winery. For the big version: eat at the restaurant. For the bigger one: stay a night at the hotel.
- Guided visit
- Wine tasting
- Restaurant
