Arabako Errioxa / Rioja Alavesa

The Rioja Alavesa extends across 315 square kilometers between the Sierra de Cantabria mountains and the Ebro River, containing numerous vineyards and medieval towns.

Archaeological findings from the Late Neolithic period reveal evidence of early European warfare through discovered mass graves in the region's terrain.

Local wine production centers on Tempranillo grapes, with each village maintaining traditional cellars carved into the ground beneath their streets and houses.

The region includes fifteen municipalities connected by well-maintained roads, with Laguardia serving as the primary administrative and tourist center.

The combination of limestone-rich soil and specific altitude between 400 and 600 meters creates wines with higher acidity and fuller body than neighboring regions.

Location: Álava

GPS coordinates: 42.55310,-2.60333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:28