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SEVEN ROOTS OF THE CENTENARY LANDSCAPE OF WINE If you are reading this guide, you’re pro- re pilgrims witness and experience the bably in one of the towns of the Rioja remnants of this wonderful ancient past. Alta Wine Route. Read on to learn more of the history surrounding the world of And perhaps, due to the nature of wine, and the social, monumental, eth- this crossroads and melting pot nographic and economic changes brou- of cultures, people in these lands ght about by this undeniable protagonist. are known for their hospitality and generosity with visitors that have In this land, wine is legend and reality. come to learn more about their It’s no wonder that it homes the grea- culture and customs. test number of centennial wineries in the world. Large, small, monumental, Another interesting path to travel is artisanal... as many wineries as gene- the Romanesque Route, on the wes- rations have devoted their life to culti- tern-most area, which harbours epic vating and making the wine that gives monuments of a great cultural and he- the land its name. The historical winery ritage value. Romanesque wasn’t the quarters, such as the one near the Haro only style that left its mark in this area, train station, wineries built underground the legacy of Baroque, Gothic, Plateres- and ancient rock winepresses, present que and Renaissance styles lives on in in many of the towns, are proof of this. civil and ecclesiastical buildings in these towns. Of the six monasteries found on In the towns on the route, you’ll this itinerary, five are still in use. discover the unique history surrounding the world of wine and All in all, visitors will feel their souls nou- their unique features. rished with the vast cultural and artistic heritage; their bodies with the magnifi- Although wine is the driving force of the cent food and lodging establishments routes, visitors will also find other inte- on the way; and their spirit through the resting attractions detailed in this guide. relationships and conversation with the locals. We invite you to step into this The Way of St James, which traverses land and enjoy an unforgettable expe- part of this land, is one of example, whe- rience. Old town Haro Photographs: Donézar, Clara Larea, Jpeg, Ricardo Miralles, Globos Arcoiris. Rafael Nieto y Adra. 2 / 3 Our first itinerary is inspired by wine, From here, move on to the rest of the HARO / 11,305 people the star of this guide. Although it’s towns. In addition to their own unique 1 present in all the towns on this route, features, you’ll find traditional wine Feb. - Mar. - Wine Carnival 24 June - Festivities of Saint John THE ROUTE we’ve drawn a simple and varied itine- cellars and historic wineries, where 29 June - Wine Fight OF WINE rary to these five towns. wine was produced and stored. Some 1st Sun. Sept. - Fest. Virgen de La Vega are even being restored for touristic The starting point of your visit doesn’t purposes. · Barrio de la Estación HARO matter. If starting at Haro, stop by Barrio · Basílica Virgen de la Vega (10th c.) OLLAURI · Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle (17th c.) de La Estación (Railway Quarter), whe- Briones hosts an extraordinary wine · Chapel San Felices de Bilibio BRIONES re you’ll find the most important group culture collection at the Vivanco fa- · Bendaña Palace (16th c.) SAN ASENSIO of centennial wineries in the world. The mily museum. Ollauri is home to the OLLAURI / 286 people *RODEZNO (Annexed) quarter received its name for its proxi- oldest winery in La Rioja. San Asensio mity to the railway station, which facili- houses a district with more than 250 Feb. - Month of Wine 35.3 km 46 minutes tated the international expansion of the historic wineries that intercommuni- 2nd week Sept. - Wine Harvest Market product. Nowadays, these wineries pro- cate through passages worth explo- 10 Dec. - Fest. Saint Eulalia Haro - Ollauri duce renowned wines of excellent qua- ring. Rodezno’s must-see is a beau- 4.9 km 9 minutes lity. It is possible to tour these carefully tiful preserved urban winemaking · Palace of the Marquises of Terán (17th c.) Ollauri - Briones · Old winery wine cellars restored facilities. ensemble. 6.4 km 9 minutes BRIONES / 766 people Briones - San Asensio 8.5 km 11 minutes N-124 June - Medieval Festival San Asensio - Haro Wine, driving force of this 3rd Sun. Sept. - Fest. Vera Cruz 15.5 km 17 minutes Castilseco 11 17 18 19 48 *Ollauri - Rodezno Briñas route, has a special and · Church Virgen de la Asunción (16th c.) 3 Km 5 minutes · Ethnographic Museum - La Casa Encantada Villaseca 35 · Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture AP-68 14 15 16 unique meaning here. N-232 SajazarraAncient necropolis at the San Asensio vineyards SAN ASENSIO / 1,124 people 40 41 42 43 1 Anguciana Ábalos April - Pilgrimage to Davalillo 202 HARO 5 23 24 54 55 56 57 58 15 May - Fest. Saint Isidore the Farmer 2 3 14 15 16 Cihuri 25 June - Clarete Wine Fight 25 26 21 37 38 39 40 San Vicente 76 77 de la Sonsierra Treviana 55 56 57 58 41 42 43 44 78 · Castle & Chapel of Davalillo Gimileo 19 51 99 100 101 102 · Shrine of Saint Mary of La Estrella (15th c.) Cuzcurrita 79 80 81 82 83 84 del Río Tirón Tirgo Casalarreina 10 11 12 RODEZNO / 275 people 104 Ollauri Briones 32 33 91 92 201 8 9 22 Castillo y ermita 20 Jan. - Fest. Saint Sebastian 203 de Davalillo 10 June - Fest. Saint Christopher Rodezno 30 31 64 65 66 25 Río Tirón 46 Ebro river Vivanco Museum Castañares · Barrio de los Calados de Rioja · Church Virgen de la Asunción (16th c.) of Wine Culture, Briones Baños E-804 Wine Fight, Haro de Rioja 18 48 49 50 Torremontalbo 4 / 5 26 62 San Asensio 94 95 96 97 98 Río Oja The Rioja Alta area has many manor Nowadays, they’re homes, public buil- HARO 2 houses, the focus of our second itine- dings, hotels and restaurants, show- See page 5 THE ROUTE rary. They were built with ashlar rock casing their ancient magnificence. during the 16th, 17th and, to a lesser BRIÑAS 202 people OF ASHLAR extent, 18th centuries. These majestic buildings are located in many towns in the Rioja Alta Wine Aug. - Fest. Lady of the Assumption Route. In Ábalos, for example, you’ll HARO Sep. - Fest. St Cornelius & St Cyprian BRIÑAS Noble families of the 16th and find the palace of the Viceroy of Ába- SAN VICENTE DE 17th centuries highlighted their los and the manor of Marquis of Le- · Chapel El Humilladero (17th c.) LA SONSIERRA social rank and class with their garda. In Briñas, many well-conserved · El Crucero (17th c.) · manors have the singularity of being Church Virgen de la Asunción (16th c.) ÁBALOS manor houses. · Winery Quarter next to the Ebro river. San Vicente de la Sonsierra not only has many ma- 34 km 42 minutes SAN VICENTE These unique buildings were small pa- nors, but also an extraordinary me- DE LA SONSIERRA Haro - Briñas laces that noble families of the time dieval bridge, built in the 13th century 1,014 people 4.8 km 8 minutes used to highlight their rank and class. and restored during the 16th century. Briñas - San Vicente Jan. - Fest. St Vincent Martyr de la Sonsierra Easter Week - Los Picaos penance 8.5 km 11 minutes June - Fest. Saint John San Vicente de la Sept. - Fest. Virgin of Los Remedios Sonsierra - Ábalos 5.9 km 7 minutes · Chapel of the Vera Cruz · Medieval Bridge (13th c.) Ábalos - Haro · Castle - Fortress (12th c.) 14.8 km 16 minutes · Hermitage Sta. María de La Piscina (12th c.) · Church Sta. María La Mayor (16th c.) Los Agustinos Hotel, Haro · Wineries and necropolis Castle of San Vicente Ermita de de la Sonsierra ÁBALOS San Felices N-124 7 20 27 28 29 63 249 people Castilseco Villalba Ternero de Rioja Briñas Aug. - Fest. St Stephen Protomartyr 103 53 Villaseca Streets flanked by Sept. - Fest. Virgin of La Rosa 47 93 AP-68 5 23 24 54 Sept. - Winery Open House N-232 Sajazarra 55 56 57 58 1 ashlar buildings · Marquis of Legarda Palace Anguciana San Vicente Ábalos · Ancient winepresses 202 HARO de la Sonsierra transport visitors to · Church of St Stephen Protomartyr Cihuri 2 3 14 15 16 21 37 38 39 40 (16th c.) 25 26 41 42 43 44 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 19 51 99 100 101 102 old times. Treviana 55 56 57 58 Gimileo Ábalos has many ashlar buildings Tirgo Casalarreina Ollauri Briones 76 77 6 / 7 104 10 11 12 32 33 91 92 8 9 22 30 31 64 65 66 201 This itinerary wanders around towns to town also is home to the church of San HARO 3 showcase the magnificent variety and Martin, the Pobes Palace and the Pala- See page 5 styles found in the different historical ce of the Constables of Castile. Two im- SMALL CASALARREINA buildings. portant 10th and 12th century buildings 1,145 people MONUMENTAL in Tirgo are the Monastery of Santa Ma- PARADISE Romanesque chapels and bridges, 14th ría and the Romanesque Church of El June - Wine Fight (Sanjuanada) and 15th century ecclesiastic buildings, Salvador. Aug. - Ancient Music Festival Nov. - Fest. Saint Martin HARO ramparts and fortresses, and noble ma- nors owned by the wealthy families of Stroll down the narrow streets of Cuz- CASALARREINA · Monastery Sta. Mª de La Piedad (16th c.) old ages are a large part of the treasures currita de Río Tirón, flanked by ashlar · Palace of the Constables of Castile (16th c.) TIRGO that visitors will find in these five towns.