Rioja > Ysios Winery
Ysios Winery |
Excellent 16/20
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La Hoya Bidea, s/n, 01300 Guardia, Araba
Open 10am to 4pm, Monday - Saturday and 11am to 1pm Sunday by appointment only Cards MC,V |
Tasting room
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": One of the icons of the region, amazing building, beautiful views from the tasting room, great guided tasting To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: - Suitable for: Couples, Large groups, Wine lovers and Architecture 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
Well sign posted, paved road in the town just outside the town of Laguardia.
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a large gravel car park directly off the road for visitors with an approximate 100 metre walk from here to the front door of the winery along a long flat gravel path
Amazing architecturally designed building, which does look like it is pixelated from a distance, and up close the great water ponds at the front of the building reflect up into the roof which add to the effect on the eye of the building. You can get a great view of it from the park at the northern end of LaGuardia (albeit slightly impacted by power lines)
Commercial
An amazing modern tasting room situated on the second floor of the centre wave of the structure. Like the rest of the building it is distinguished by its incredible waved ceiling and looks down over the large barrel room on one side and out over the vineyards towards the pretty hilltop town of Laguardia on the other.
Yes/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 history of the winery and region. Her guidance of the wine tasting and the aromas and colours was excellent
Friendly and confident, English and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only), you can book through their website on the above link. Groups of up to 30 are taken
There were tables with 8 seats each positioned around the room so once you had taken your tasting glasses you could sit down if you liked
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 includes charcuterie platter and bread sticks
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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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€30 - €60
Included in tour fee
No
€15
N/A (they do not deliver wines from the wine shop)
Yes, Club Ysios - commitment to purchase between 24 bottles and a whole barrel to obtain exclusive access to wines and the winery
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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 spectacular building with an amazing backdrop
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