the best wineries to visit over Easter 2025
If there's an ideal time to escape among the vineyards, discover wineries steeped in history and raise a glass of good wine, it's Easter. And if there's a perfect destination for that experience, it's La Rioja.
In this article we bring you a selection of wineries in La Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa offering authentic experiences, a warm welcome and quality wines. All of them can be booked directly on Enolovers. No phone calls. No emails. No hassle.
We'll also give you some ideas to round off your trip with a gourmet stop and a cultural route that will connect you with the roots of this land.
Bodegas Arizcuren (Logroño): La Rioja's coolest urban winery
Located right in the centre of Logroño, Bodegas Arizcuren is one of a kind. It makes high-altitude wines from native varieties such as Mazuelo and Garnacha, grown in its own vineyards in the Sierra de Yerga.
Its guided tour, a big hit with curious wine lovers, helps you understand the concept of terroir, organic winemaking and gentle ageing. It ends with a tasting of 4 wines paired with local Rioja produce. Ideal if you're looking for a winery in Logroño you can visit without a car.
Book here: Bodegas Arizcuren
Bodegas Orube (Laguardia): underground history and jaw-dropping views
Hidden beneath the medieval town of Laguardia is a 16th-century underground cellar that forms part of the experience at Bodegas Orube. Here, centuries of history sit side by side with modern architecture designed around the landscape.
The experience includes a visit to the historic cellar and the current winemaking area, followed by a guided tasting of three premium wines. All with panoramic views of the Sierra de Cantabria. A must-stop if you're looking for charming wineries in Rioja Alavesa.
Book here: Bodegas Orube
Iradier (Samaniego): a family winery with a secret cellar
In the heart of Samaniego, Bodegas Iradier offers an intimate, family-style visit, perfect if you're after authenticity. The winery has preserved a traditional hand-dug underground cellar, where its wines still rest in silence.
During the experience you can chat with the winemakers, explore their historic spaces and taste three wines with local produce. All with personal attention that captures the essence of wine tourism in Rioja Alavesa.
Book here: Bodegas Iradier
Bodega Las Orcas (Laguardia): organic wine, history and heart
If there's one thing that defines Bodega Las Orcas, apart from the quality of its wines, it's its respect for the land. Organic vineyards, artisan winemaking and a passion you can taste in every glass.
On your visit you can choose between a classic tasting (3 wines with nibbles) or a premium one with signature wines and local produce. Lucía Abando, who runs the project, will walk you through every detail of this family legacy. One of the best wineries to visit in Rioja Alavesa if you want to feel right at home.
Book here: Bodega Las Orcas
What to see in Rioja Baja: the Quel wine cellar quarter
On the hill of Quel, in Rioja Baja, there's something truly unique: more than 350 cave cellars dug into the rock. Some are still in use, while others are being restored through personal projects full of authenticity.
The Quel wine cellar quarter is ideal for a stroll, taking photos, sharing a wine with friends or simply losing yourself in the popular history of wine in La Rioja.
The Quel wine cellar quarter: Rioja Baja's best-kept secret
Easter 2025 bonus: food and culture in Rioja Alavesa
🍽️ Where to eat: SVGAR Restaurant, Laguardia
On Calle Mayor in Laguardia, SVGAR is a must for lovers of wine and good food. Aitor, the owner, has created a cosy space where local produce and the charcoal grill take centre stage.
But its crown jewel is the wine list: more than 2,000 carefully selected labels. If you're doing wine tourism in Rioja Alavesa, book a table and let yourself be surprised.
📍 Calle Mayor, 12 – Laguardia
www.sugarlaguardia.com
What to do: the Rioja Alavesa Dolmen Route
Tucked away among vineyards, villages and historic paths is one of the most special routes in the area: the Dolmen Route. Megalithic monuments over 5,000 years old, scattered across unspoilt countryside.
Three stops you can't miss:
- Chabola de la Hechicera (Elvillar)
- Dolmen de la Cascaja (Peciña)
- Dolmen de El Montecillo (Villabuena de Álava)
You can do the route by car or by bike. It's the perfect way to round off your Easter plans in La Rioja.
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