Discover firsthand and up close how wine is born in an authentic family-run winery in Rioja Alavesa.
WINERY INTRODUCTION
At Bodegas J.F. Iradier, we’ve spent a lifetime connected to the vineyard. We are a family of farmers from Samaniego, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, with 22 hectares of our own vineyards. Three years ago, we decided to take the next step in our dream: to bottle the fruit of generations of hard work under our own brand, Sayón. That’s how our family project was born, involving everyone in the creation of wines that express our vineyards and our way of understanding viticulture. We produce three types of wine: a young red wine made using carbonic maceration, a signature barrel-aged red, and a fresh rosé. Honest wines, crafted in small quantities, with attention to every detail—from vine to bottle.
A year ago, we opened the doors of our winery to wine tourism. Now, we welcome visitors who want to experience, firsthand and up close, how wine is born in an authentic family-run winery in Rioja Alavesa. For us, it’s a way to share not only our wine, but also our story, our roots, and our passion.
WINE TOURISM IN SAMANIEGO
As a boutique winery, you’ll be warmly welcomed and enjoy a natural, personal experience. Moreover, it’s one of the few wineries in the area that specializes in family-friendly wine tourism—your pets are also welcome to join.
Finally, at the end of the visit, you’ll have the option to dine at the winery (with advance reservation) and purchase wine from their shop.
During the visit, you will take a tour through the history of this 18th-century winery, from the press room to the new facilities, passing through the tunnels and underground cellars.
If you book in advance, you can have lunch at the winery.
Tastings with chef's tapas starting at the Mirador de Cristal, with great views to the Cantabrian mountains.
Tours from: 20€
We recommend you to visit their memory room and try the pairing of 'pinchos', famouse tapas of Basque Country.
Tours from: 22€
A wonderful opportunity to have lunch in the vineyard, take a chance!
Tours from: 10€
Wonderful example of a downtown winery, not to be missed!