A unique winetourism experience
Discover everything that the Ribera del Guadiana Wine and Cava Route has to offer
The Ribera del Guadiana Wine Route was certified in 2013 as a Product Club belonging to the Wine Routes of Spain. It is promoted by the Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN) and the State Secretariat for Tourism. It forms part of an exclusive group of destinations specializing in wine tourism with high standards of quality.
The appellation of Origin of Ribera del Guadiana, created in 1999, is divided in six subzones distributed across the provinces of Badajoz and Cáceres in Extremadura. It is an area with deep-rooted winemaking traditions and remarkable landscape diversity.
More than 30 grape varieties are cultivated, including Tempranillo, Macabeo, and the native Pardina and Cayetana. This diversity makes possible the production of young wines, crianzas, and reservas through both traditional and innovative techniques.
Almendralejo, known as the City of Cava, is a highlight of this route for its production of Cava D.O.P. and where the headquarter of The appellation of Origin is found.
WINETOURISM
Visit wineries and vineyards offering unforgettable experiences.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels, rural houses, and a wide variety of charming accomodation options.
GASTRONOMY
Restaurants and tapas bars serving the very best of Extremaduran cuisine.
Wine Tourism Events:
This major wine and gastronomic event in Extremadura has been held since 2013, a well-established and highly regarded event on the wine tourism scene. Throughout the spring, and especially on weekends, the Ribera del Guadiana Wine Route offers themed and innovative activities to introduce the public to wine culture. These activities include wine tastings, nature experiences, birdwatching, visits to wineries and vineyards, wine science workshops, paired menus and tapas, dramatizations, and music, among others.
With the arrival of summer, it’s time to demonstrate your true passion for wine by actively participating in activities that reflect the hallmarks of “wine tourism of sensations and emotions,” in perfect harmony with gastronomy, culture, nature, music… and during the most special moments of the day: sunrises, sunsets, and magical evenings.
With the onset of autumn, when the grape harvest has changed the color of the vineyards, the landscapes display a chromatic mosaic of beautiful hues ranging from orange, reddish, and ochre. The Ribera del Guadiana Wine Route is filled with wine tourism experiences and events that will delight all who enjoy them. A perfect setting for experiencing unique, healthy, cultural, and food-for-food moments.
Celebrated on the second Sunday of November, the festival aims to promote wine culture throughout Europe. Promoted by the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN), it takes place every year on the second Sunday of November. The aim is to promote the international diffusion of wine tourism, thus promoting the standardization of quality standards across the various wine routes in all European countries. This day features a variety of festive and cultural activities, including winery openings, conferences, concerts, wine tastings, food and wine experiences, wine tours, and other events. Responsible wine consumption is always a priority.
