Published on Jul, 2024

An excellent insight into the wines and history of Rioja, definitely worth booking. Jose and his wife were wonderful hosts, they really know their stuff. I think the tour was scheduled for 90 minutes, they were so welcoming that we stayed for about 3 hours! The tour included a session to educate us about the area and its wines. Really interesting and nothing too heavy. We tasted several wines (Viura was our particular favourite). Jose's wife prepared some delicious dishes for lunch which we ate in the lovely garden adjoining the Bodega. Bodega del Tesoro stocks some really good wines from local growers/wineries. We bought a few bottles and would have bought more but sadly the Ryanair baggage allowance didn't stretch to that :-(

Published on Jun, 2024

Great visit - very interesting and insightful view of the traditional wine producing in the Rioja county. Charmful host, great wine and food

Published on Sep, 2023

This was a personalized tour for four of us by Jose at the Bodega del Tesoro. We met him at the property (parking is a few steps away on a small cinder lot) for his detailed and in depth knowledge of the wine industry of the region and especially about the competition, terroir, changing habits and the business of wine. We watched a couple of short narrated movies and he showed us around his restored winery and caves that go into the hillside opposite. We enjoyed three wines, and some delicious hot and cold food on the patio of his amazing bar. This was an excellent experience, worth the money and we came away from this visit with a better understanding of the importance of wine from this region.

Published on Jul, 2023

We’ve been on wine tours in many areas of the world and this was by far our favorite since it was so much more than just basic tastings. Jose was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who took us into the vineyards and taught us all about Rioja wine production. We then had tastings at 3 very different tasting rooms which showcased the variety of wines produced in this area. The highlight of the tour was a visit to La Bodega del Tesoro, a 19th century bodega which Jose had restored. His passion for the culture and tradition of the location were apparent and you could feel the history of the building the minute you walked in the door. Much of the original equipment was there and we were served a fantastic lunch and wine tasting inside one of the big vats used to stomp grapes. If you’re in the area this is a don’t miss unique experience.

Published on May, 2023

What a unique experience! We started the day with a drive through the countryside, where Jose was very knowledgeable about the area and all to do with the growing of vines. This lead to visiting a local wine festival which Jose thought we would enjoy. This showcased local wineries, set in a Medieval village. A really good experience! Jose then took us to his own winery, recently renovated with all original features. This was an amazing insight into the traditions of old. To follow, was a wonderful lunch cooked by his lovely wife, served in a very unique setting. Fantastic hospitality throughout the day, and an experience that I’m sure is not available on any other tour. If you are visiting the Rioja area, this tour is a must, you won’t be disappointed!!