Underground Wine Tasting in Rioja, Spain (16th-Cent. Caves)

  • Bodegas Lecea
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  • Duration: 1 Hour - 30 min
  • Language: English Español

Overview

What you’ll do

Travel back in time to the heart of Rioja, Spain. We will descend 45 feet underground into four authentic 16th-century ‘calados’ (caves), hand-carved over 500 years ago, where wine still rests in perfect natural conditions.

After exploring this stone labyrinth and learning about traditional artisan winemaking, we will enjoy a guided tasting of 3 premium estate wines. To make it a true local experience, the tasting is paired with traditional Riojan appetizers (local chorizo and cured meats) in a setting you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

 


What’s Included

  • Expert guide: Professional explanation of the history and ancestral winemaking techniques.
  • Drinks: Tasting of 3 selected wines (Crianza, Reserva, and Signature wines).

  • Snacks: A selection of local Spanish “embutido” (cured meats), specifically chosen to accompany the wine tasting.
  • Food: A platter of “KM 0” local Riojan cold cuts (chorizo and salchichón).

  • Admission: Full access to the private historical caves of Bodegas Lecea.


What’s excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off: Transportation to and from San Asensio is not included.
  • Additional wine or food: Any extra consumption beyond the 3 tastings and the appetizer provided.
  • Gratuities: Tips for the guide are not included and are at your discretion.

 


Additional Information

  • The winery is located in San Asensio, just a 15-minute drive from Haro or 25 minutes from Logroño. We recommend arriving by car or local taxi. There is free parking available directly at the winery entrance.
  • What to bring: “Please bring a light jacket or sweater. Even in summer, the caves stay at a constant 13°C (55°F) year-round.”

  • Footwear: “Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as we will be walking on historical stone floors.”


 

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • The winery is located in San Asensio. By car, it is a 15-minute drive from Haro and 25 minutes from Logroño. You can easily find us on GPS as "Bodegas Lecea." If you prefer a taxi, we recommend booking one in advance; feel free to message us if you need a local taxi number.

  • Yes! The underground caves maintain a natural constant temperature of 13°C (55°F) all year round. Even if it is very hot outside, please bring a light jacket or sweater to enjoy the tasting comfortably.

  • Because these are authentic 16th-century caves, there are several flights of stairs to descend and uneven stone floors. Unfortunately, the underground portion of the tour is not wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with significant walking difficulties.

  • You are more than welcome! We offer non-alcoholic grape juice so you can still enjoy the history of the caves and the traditional appetizers with the rest of the group. Please let us know in advance.

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