It is clear that what most attracts Spain is the sun and the beach, although we must not forget that we live in a country with many more attractions: an important historical and cultural heritage, cosmopolitan cities, charming towns, impressive natural landscapes, gastronomy excellent and, of course, a great oenological richness. In fact, Spain produces some of the best wines in the world.
Wine tourism has become one of the main engines of development in many inland destinations, as more and more wine lovers decide to go tasting, participate in the grape harvest and explore spectacular landscapes. If you are one of them, we recommend that you pay attention to what we tell you below, since today we are going to talk to you about the best wineries in Spain according to Condé Nast Traveler, which after making a first selection, has taken into account the opinion of readers and experts to choose their favorites. Would you like to join us?
Pinugs domain, Ribera del Duero
According to Condé Nast Traveler, one of the best wineries in Spain is Dominio de Pingus, a very small winery located about 30 kilometers from Roa, in the province of Burgos. Founded by the Danish Peter Sisseck, it is an artisanal and low-production winery, so they can strive for the high quality of the final product. It is important to note that, although Sisseck began his career in this world in a garage, he has managed to create one of the most prestigious wines in the country.
Ramón Bilbao, La Rioja
From Burgos we moved to La Rioja, land of wines par excellence, to discover Ramón Bilbao, a veteran winery that is not satisfied with living off the revenues of its glorious past. Thus, in this corner of Haro they have reinvented themselves, offering, in addition to excellent wines, different alternatives to visit the place, including virtual tours and romantic getaways.
Marqués de Murrieta, La Rioja
We are still in La Rioja to talk to you about Marqués de Murrieta, whose origin dates back to 1852, when Don Luciano Murrieta made the first Rioja wines. Appointed marquis by King Amadeo of Savoy, Don Luciano established the concept of a French château on the Ygay estate, where he built the emblematic Ygay Castle. Today the winery is run by Vicente D. Cebrían-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, maintaining the balance between tradition and modernity.
Mar de Frades, Pontevedra
In Pontevedra we find Mar de Frades, a vineyard located in an inspiring environment that has had new facilities since 2007. It was born in 1987, being a pioneer in the area, and represents the interpretation of the most deeply-rooted tradition of Val do Salnés, the historical capital of Albariño . The building deserves a special mention, which is integrated into the landscape clad in gray granite and covered with copper.
Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero
In the heart of Ribera de Duero we also find Vega Sicilia which, according to the magazine, is possibly the most admired winery of Spanish wine. It was born in 1982 by the Álvarez family, which has managed to place its wine among the most internationally recognized. Of its 250 hectares of vineyards, 80% are Tempranillo or Red and Fino and the rest a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec.
Chivite, Navarra
Finally, we have to talk about Chivite, a winery belonging to the Chivite family, with a history that dates back to 1647 and a trajectory in which eleven generations have defended a way of life linked to the land and the vine. During all this time, Chivite has created and adapted to the new demands of the market and the consumer.