SAMANIEGO · RIOJA ALAVESA
ALÚTIZ · EN
A wine lover's day in Samaniego and Rioja Alavesa
Planning a trip to Rioja and looking for a family winery to visit? Start with Samaniego, a village in the Álava part of the Rioja wine region, where Alútiz combines historic cellars, wines and rural accommodation.
Start with the village and its setting
Leave time to explore Samaniego and enjoy the vineyard landscape below the Sierra de Cantabria. This is a working winegrowing area, so stay on public routes and respect private vineyard access.
For current local activities and visitor information, consult the Rioja Alavesa Wine Route.
Make the winery visit the centre of your day
Book your Alútiz experience in advance, then arrange the rest of the day around the confirmed time. The family’s three winery spaces offer a way to understand different periods of winemaking, from a historic stone cellar to today’s equipment.
Ask about the tasting included in the selected experience and confirm the tour language before booking.
Leave room for food, wine and conversation
After the visit, ask about wine bar availability or plan a meal in the area. A tasting can help you discover which wines you enjoy: compare a traditional young red with our oak-aged reds or explore the different expressions of white grapes.
Explore further or stay overnight
Laguardia is approximately 10 km from Samaniego according to our visitor information. You can combine the villages in your itinerary without rushing several winery appointments into one day.
If you prefer a slower trip, stay at La Casona de Alútiz. Check rooms and winery visits separately, or review the available packages.
Before you set off
Confirm reservations, tour language and meeting points. Arrange suitable transport if you will be tasting wine. For purchases to take home or deliveries abroad, ask the winery about current options before placing an order.
