Visit Marqués de Riscal Wineries
Marqués de Riscal Wine City in Elciego (Álava) delivers a full-sensory wine-tourism experience that fuses 19th-century heritage with 21st-century luxury. Guests tour the 1860 original cellar and the 1883 Bordeaux-style El Palomar wing, tasting the estate’s premium wines where they are crafted. The centerpiece is the Frank O. Gehry-designed Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection icon whose titanium curves house 10 event spaces and a 100-seat, tech-equipped auditorium—ideal for meetings, weddings and private tastings. Dining spans the Michelin-starred Gastronomic Restaurant, 1860 Tradition bistro, Vinoteca & Bistró bar and the open-air Asador Torrea, all guided by renowned chef Francis Paniego. For wellness, the Caudalie Wine Therapy Spa offers vinotherapy rituals, an indoor heated pool, barrel baths, jacuzzi, steam room and gym. From guided winery visits and elite gastronomy to avant-garde lodging and a world-class spa, Marqués de Riscal stands out as a must-visit destination for wine lovers exploring Spain’s Rioja Alavesa region.
