Samaniego is a town located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country region of Spain. Here are some tourist and gastronomic recommendations for your visit:
Tourist attractions:
Church of San Andrés: a 16th century church in Renaissance style, which has a Baroque main altarpiece.
Samaniego Castle: a 13th century fortress that was built to protect the region from Muslim incursions.
Villa-Lucía Wine Museum: a museum dedicated to wine culture, where you can learn about the history and production of Rioja wines.
Wineries in the area: Samaniego is one of the most important wine-growing areas in the Basque Country, so a visit to one of the wineries in the area is a must. Among the most outstanding are the Viña Real, Marqués de Riscal and Bodegas Izadi wineries.
Gastronomy:
Local wines: Samaniego is famous for its wines, especially Rioja, a dry red wine made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and other varieties of grapes.
Potatoes Rioja-style: a typical Basque dish, consisting of potatoes cooked with chorizo, bacon, pepper and other spices.
Perretxicos: a wild mushroom typical of the Basque Country, which is grilled or scrambled.
Chuletón de vaca (beef cutlet): a typical dish of Basque cuisine, consisting of a beef cutlet from the Galician blonde breed of beef, characterised by its flavour and tenderness.
I hope you enjoy your visit to Samaniego and try some of its typical dishes and wines!
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