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Cata del Barrio de la Estación: Trip Planning Guide

Haro, Spain

June
When
€25–€45
Entry
10 days
Suggested trip
Bilbao
Nearest airport

Going to Cata del Barrio de la Estación?

The world's greatest concentration of centenary wineries, clustered around Haro's historic railway station, opens for a single weekend. López de Heredia, Muga, CVNE, Roda, Bodegas Bilbaínas, and La Rioja Alta pour their finest wines in their own cellars. An extraordinary, intimate tasting experience at iconic bodegas.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Bilbao Airport (BIO).
2
Festival (7 days)
Second or third weekend of June. Best for wine-enthusiasts and collectors.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Rioja has 432 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
Insider tip

Book López de Heredia and La Rioja Alta cellars weeks in advance—these are the most coveted slots and fill instantly. Time your visits to catch the afternoon light in the underground galleries (galerías) where century-old vintages rest, and ask specifically for barrel samples rather than finished wines, as this is where Rioja's true character reveals itself.

About Rioja

La Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, built around the Tempranillo grape. Stretching along the Ebro River, it's divided into three zones: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental.

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Festival info: www.catadelbarriodelaestacion.com