Rioja > Remirez De Ganuza
Remirez De Ganuza |
Great 15.5/20
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La Iglesia Kalea, 4, 01307 Samaniego, Araba, Spain
Open Everyday except holidays: 10.30h, 12.30h and 16.00h. Summer: 10.30h and 12.30h Cards MC,V,AE |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Interesting tour with some winemaking methods we had not seen before and some delicious charcuterie. A lot of interesting art around the buildings, friendly and knowledgeable host, amazing private cellar and barrel room. To "Wine about": Relatively expensive tour in comparison to many others in the region How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Small groups, Wine lovers and Art lovers Visited September 2017 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Spain
Rioja
Rioja
The winery is located just off the square for the large church in the town of Samaniego. There isn't much space in the square for parking, so if you drive a little east of the square there is another square with a playground and some parking
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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See above
The winery is set behind a large stone wall, with a pretty garden that you get to walk through on the tour. The winery is actually 5 very old houses that have been combined and renovated into one new house and a working winery
Commercial
The tasting room is a large room, with terracotta floor tiles and stone walls and has the owners sons art all around the walls
No/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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2
Rioja blend
No wait, the tour began on time
Excellent knowledge of the styles, vineyards, production methods, capacity and the family
Friendly and welcoming. English and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only), there is the tour and tasting option and a tour and lunch option. Groups of up to 12 are taken
There is seating around the room but none at the tasting bench
No, but not really required for 2 wines
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
The tasting was accompanied by a small platter of very delicious charcuterie
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€12 - €114
Included in tour fee. You are also able to do a tasting of all wines for €25 in the Hotel Palacio de Samaniego in town without appointment
No
€20 or €43 (depending on the tour chosen)
Free if you spend over €200
No
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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No
No
No
A winery with some delicious wines and some interesting and different processes to observe on the tour
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winery tours offered, wineries with food, cellar doors with food