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From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future
From SAVIA's new sommelier school to the EDA Drinks & Wine Campus rising in Laguardia, Bilbao-Rioja is rethinking Rioja wine tourism training. Wineries and restaurants here now want people who can pour, explain, sell and switch languages, and the region is starting to train them. The post From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Liz Aldayturriaga7 viewswine-storiesbilbao-riojagreat-wine-capitalsrioja-wine-academyuniversitieswine-schools - news
Best Of Wine Tourism 2027: Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Winners
Seven wine tourism businesses from Álava and La Rioja won the Best Of Wine Tourism 2027 awards at a gala in Laguardia. The jury also gave a special mention to the SAVIA sommelier school and paid a posthumous tribute to wine tourism pioneer Juanma Lavín. Here's who won, and why. The post Best Of Wine Tourism 2027: Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Winners appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Liz Aldayturriaga10 viewslatest-newsbest-of-2027best-of-wine-tourismgreat-wine-capitalslocal-winnerswine-tourism-in-rioja - news
Pillars of Sustainability at Palacios Vinos de Finca, Nivarius and Proelio
Winner of the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices, Palacios Vinos de Finca places sustainability at the heart of its approach to wine and wine tourism in Rioja, with a commitment to the territory, biodiversity, environmental conservation and the preservation of its natural and cultural landscape. The post Pillars of Sustainability at Palacios Vinos de Finca, Nivarius and Proelio appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry17 viewsbest-of-storiesbest-of-wine-tourismgreat-wine-capitalsla-riojapalacios-vinos-de-fincarioja - news
Rioja Wine Tourism 2025: Economic Impact Reaches €214 Million
Rioja wine tourism continued to grow in 2025, generating an estimated €214 million in economic impact as wineries welcomed more visitors, expanded their experiences and almost doubled investment in wine tourism. The post Rioja Wine Tourism 2025: Economic Impact Reaches €214 Million appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Irina Kvitko11 viewsindustry-resourcesbilbao-riojala-riojareportwine-tourismwine-tourism-in-rioja - news
Rioja Wine Tourism Grows Smarter — and Leads Spain’s Wine Destinations
The numbers are in, and they tell a compelling story. According to the Wine Tourism Monitor published by the Regulatory Council of Rioja QDO, wine tourism in Bilbao-Rioja is not just holding steady — it is generating more value, attracting more international visitors, and drawing greater investment than at any previous point in the designation's history. For wine lovers planning their next trip, the case for Bilbao and Rioja has never been stronger. The post Rioja Wine Tourism Grows Smarter — and Leads Spain’s Wine Destinations appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Liz Aldayturriaga20 viewswine-storiesgreat-wine-capitalsriojarioja-winewine-datawine-tourism-in-rioja - news
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Shines Through Constant Innovation
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao is breaking the mold of traditional enotourism. Backed by the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism award, the winery combines interactive 3D mapping, sensory vineyard tours, and WSET-trained hospitality to connect with today's demanding wine traveler before they even step foot in Haro. The post Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Shines Through Constant Innovation appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry22 viewsbest-of-storiesbest-of-wine-tourismgreat-wine-capitalsriojawinewine-tourism-in-rioja - news
Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Team
Since joining the Great Wine Capitals network in 2002, Bilbao-Rioja has become one of its most established and active members. Discover the institutions, wine tourism experts and communication professionals shaping the alliance’s international strategy, premium wine tourism initiatives and global visibility across Rioja and Bilbao. The post Meet the Bilbao-Rioja Team appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry23 viewswine-storiesbest-of-wine-tourismgreat-wine-capitalsriojawine-professionalswine-tourism-in-rioja - news
Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Applications are open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Bilbao-Rioja until June 15, 2026. The competition recognizes excellence across seven categories, rewarding innovative and sustainable projects that elevate wine tourism in DOCa Rioja and connect local winners to the global stage. The post Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry23 viewslatest-newsawardsbest-of-wine-tourismbilbao-riojagreat-wine-capitalswine-awards