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Bodegas Vivanco

Rioja Alta, Spain

Ethos: To return to wine all that wine has given us.

The View from Rioja
Located in the Cantabrian foothills in the Briones enclave of Rioja Alta, Bodega Vivanco is a stunning estate that offers unparalleled views of the Cantabrian mountains and Sonsierra. It has become one of the most popular oenotourist destinations in Spain, thanks to its modern Rioja blancos and tintos made by fourth-generation winemaker Rafa Vivanco.

The wines

Reds, whites, rosés and sparkling; all are made in a modern, fresh style. However, Vivanco ‘Colección’ single-varietal range aims to showcase native minority grapes varieties that are traditionally blended in Rioja. Garnacha shows restraint, concentration and minerality, whilst Graciano is a wine that needs time to develop in bottle; Mazuelo has a rugged earthiness and bags of character. And Maturana Tinta is a grape which could have a great future ahead due to its ability to provide freshness and vitality even in the hottest years.

Your visit

Sojourn here; to this universe of sensations where wine and wine culture take centre stage - Destination Rioja - a region full of culture, art, cuisine, flavour, wine, fun.

Visit Vivanco’s Museum of Culture with its five rooms of exhibits including a modern art gallery (Picasso, Gris, Warhol), wine history, artefacts and wine culture as well as a significant corkscrew collection. Sample the vibrant flavours of Riojan cuisine in Restaurant Vivanco - a great place with a focus on traditional recipes and local produce. Potter around the Garden of Bacchus and its growing library of 220 grape cultivars from around the world or simply sample the wines and tour the state-of-the-art underground winemaking facility with its impressive octagonal barrel hall.

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