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Wine tourism in País Vasco

The País Vasco brings together two complementary wine worlds across its three provinces. In the south, the Rioja Alavesa (Álava) is part of the D.O.Ca Rioja and produces some of Spain's great tempranillo reds; in the north, beside the Cantabrian Sea, the sparkling txakoli conquers the coast of Gipuzkoa and Vizcaya. In all, 88 wineries open to visitors across 3 provinces.

88wineries in the region
3provinces
4+appellations
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// The wine of País Vasco

Wine tourism in País Vasco.

The País Vasco brings together two complementary wine worlds across its three provinces. In the south, the Rioja Alavesa (Álava) is part of the D.O.Ca Rioja and produces some of Spain's great tempranillo reds; in the north, beside the Cantabrian Sea, the sparkling txakoli conquers the coast of Gipuzkoa and Vizcaya. In all, 88 wineries open to visitors across 3 provinces.

Txakoli —a light, acidic white with a slight spritz— has three appellations of origin: Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina and Arabako Txakolina. Facing it, the Rioja Alavesa unfolds signature wineries designed by renowned architects among vineyards at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria.

Wine tourism in Euskadi means pairing wine with the country's finest cuisine: pintxos in the old town, txakoli poured from a height by the sea in Getaria and great reds alongside a chuletón steak. Wine, design and culture within arm's reach.

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// Wine provinces

Wineries by province in País Vasco.

País Vasco brings together 88 wineries spread across 3 provinces. Choose a province to see all its wineries and wine tourism experiences.

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// Appellations of origin

Main D.O. of País Vasco.

D.O.Ca Rioja

The Rioja Alavesa, in Álava, contributes some of Spain's great tempranillo reds.

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D.O. Getariako Txakolina

The sparkling txakoli of Getaria, on the Gipuzkoa coast.

See the D.O. Getariako Txakolina →

D.O. Arabako Txakolina

The Álava txakoli, the most inland of the three.

See the D.O. Arabako Txakolina →

D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina

The Vizcaya txakoli, fresh and Atlantic.

See the D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina →
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// Featured wineries

Some wineries to visit in País Vasco.

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// FAQ

Questions about wine tourism in País Vasco.

How many wineries can you visit in the País Vasco?
The País Vasco lists 88 wineries on Visitar Bodegas, in its 3 provinces: Álava, Gipuzkoa and Vizcaya.
What is txakoli?
It is the Basque white wine, light, acidic and with a slight spritz; it is made in three appellations —Getaria, Bizkaia and Araba— and is traditionally poured from a height.
Is the Rioja Alavesa part of the País Vasco?
Yes. The Rioja Alavesa is in the province of Álava and is part of the D.O.Ca Rioja, contributing some of its most prestigious tempranillo reds.
What to combine with Basque wine tourism?
The pintxos of the old town, the coast of Getaria and San Sebastián, and the spectacular signature wineries of the Rioja Alavesa designed by great architects.

Your wine getaway in País Vasco awaits.

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