Exploring Rioja: Spain’s Heart of Wine | Palate Passport™

Описание: A story of pride, patience, and joy.

In this episode of Palate Passport, we travel to the heart of Spain’s most iconic wine region—Rioja. Set against the rolling hills and ancient vineyards of Haro and beyond, this journey uncovers the soul of a place defined by its deep respect for time, tradition, and the land.

We start with Asador Terete, a legendary institution known for its wood-fired lamb and over a century of Rioja hospitality. Then, we dive into the remarkable Barrio de la Estación, where six historic wineries sit side by side like elders of a wine dynasty—each with its own rhythm, philosophy, and expression of the land.

From there, we step into the modern architecture of Ysios, the eclectic charm of Chamonix, and wrap up at Beethoven I, a lively bar and local favorite where the region’s food, wine, and music all come together.

This is Rioja through its people, its bottles, and the stories that live between the rows of vines.

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Asador Terete
Iconic roast lamb cooked in wood-fired ovens since 1877.
Website: www.terete.es
Instagram: instagram.com/asadorterete

Barrio de la Estación Wineries
Bodegas Roda
Modern, bold expressions of Rioja grounded in innovation.
Website: www.roda.es
Instagram: instagram.com/bodegasroda

CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
A Rioja icon with over 140 years of winemaking heritage.
Website: www.cvne.com
Instagram: instagram.com/cvnevinos

Gómez Cruzado
A small bodega blending tradition with terroir-driven wines.
Website: www.gomezcruzado.com
Instagram: instagram.com/gomezcruzado

La Rioja Alta, S.A.
Elegance and longevity in every bottle since 1890.
Website: www.riojalta.com
Instagram: instagram.com/riojaalta

Bodegas Muga
Barrel-aging masters and one of Rioja’s most respected families.
Website: www.bodegasmuga.com
Instagram: instagram.com/bodegasmuga

Bodegas Bilbaínas
The oldest bottling winery in Haro and a cava pioneer.
Website: www.bodegasbilbainas.com
Instagram: instagram.com/bodegasbilbainas

Bodegas Ysios
Architectural landmark and single-vineyard Rioja specialists.
Website: www.bodegasysios.com
Instagram: instagram.com/bodegasysios

Chamonix Haro
Casual spot with seasonal plates and local flavor.
Website: https://chamonixharo.es/
Instagram: instagram.com/chamonix_haro

Beethoven I
A neighborhood bar with history, wine, and live piano.
Website: https://www.beethovenharo.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/barbeethoveni

0:16.... Intro
1:30.... Terete
1:57.... Herredura Pinxtos Crawl
3:00.... El Barrio de la Estacion
3:50.... CVNE
4:42... Ysios
6:07... Recap