ELCIEGO FARM FIELD GUIDE
Cellar and Vine: A Guided Visit to a 19th‑Century Rioja Estate in Elciego
A 1.5‑hour guided tour through the vineyards, production facilities and tasting room of a winery founded in 1858, with context on the estate’s history and a sampling of traditional Rioja cured meats.
Cellar and Vine: A Guided Visit to a 19th‑Century Rioja Estate in Elciego.
Set in Elciego in Rioja Alavesa, this guided visit moves from sun‑tilled rows to the winery’s modern production spaces, tracing an estate that dates back to 1858. The concise 90‑minute experience pairs a clear explanation of the property’s heritage and winemaking approach with a tasting that includes classic local cured meats — a compact field lesson in Rioja’s culinary and viticultural traditions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Vineyards in Rioja Alavesa
The tour includes a walk through vineyards in Elciego, offering a direct view of the terrain and grape rows that feed the estate’s production.
Where Tradition Meets Innovation
You are guided through the winery’s production facilities to learn how the estate blends historic practices with modern winemaking techniques.
A Tasting with Rioja Cured Meats
The visit closes with a guided tasting accompanied by traditional regional cured meats, presented as light tapas to complement the wines.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
This is a paced, 90‑minute guided experience that moves from vineyard to cellar and finishes with a measured tasting. Along the way the guide explains the estate’s architecture, production philosophy and historical roots, then invites guests to sample wines alongside salchichón and chorizo served as light tapas.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit runs for 1.5 hours; final meeting point and precise timing are provided after booking.
The experience includes a vineyard and facilities tour plus a tasting with traditional Rioja cured meats served as light tapas; further practical details are sent once you book.
After booking the operator will provide the farm location, meeting point and contact information so you can plan travel and arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided experience lasts 1.5 hours.
What group sizes are accepted?
The tour accommodates parties from 2 to 20 people.
What does the visit include?
A guided walkthrough of vineyards and the winery’s production facilities, followed by a tasting that includes traditional Rioja cured meats served as light tapas.
Where is the winery located?
The winery is located in Elciego in Rioja Alavesa; specific meeting point details are sent after booking.
Who operates the tour?
The experience is operated by Farm Experiences & Tours.
Is there a starting price listed?
The headline price context lists a starting rate of €33.