Visit the unique vineyard of Mas Pendiente in Rioja with a Hummer vehicle and tasting of 4 premium wines

amittai samuel

Reviewed on October 1, 2025

Juan Carlos is an absolute gem - incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about viticulture and winemaking. You can see the sparkle in his eyes when he talks about his craft and explains what makes his winery special. The wines we tasted were excellent and very fairly priced. Highly recommend visiting if you're in Rioja!

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Olga Palomares

Reviewed on August 4, 2025

I give Juan Carlos Sancha a 5-star rating for the experience. We went to see the Vitis silvestris in his Hamer, and then the century-old vines in his vineyard. We learned about wine, sulfites, science, climate change, and different ways of doing things in the wine world, all in an educational and engaging way. An experience I recommend to any wine lover. At the tasting, we tried his wines AdLibitum, La Peña del Gato, and Peña la Isa, all four of which were wonderful. Then, in Logroño, at the Gastrobar Tastavin, C/San Juan 25, we were able to continue tasting other wines from Juan Carlos Sancha's winery, such as his granite barrel-aged wine, which is also wonderful. Highly recommended.

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Brenda Ampuero

Reviewed on July 25, 2025

An unforgettable experience. We were fortunate to tour with Juan Carlos Sancha himself, who not only holds a PhD in oenology and is a university professor, but also deeply passionate about preserving the native varieties of La Rioja. The visit was interesting, educational, and very engaging. We learned about the unique projects he works on, including vertical farming (the only one in the region), the efforts to protect winemaking history, and the sustainable work they do in the vineyards. The wines we tasted were of the highest quality, all with personality and a reflection of the effort and location. Without a doubt, this was the best experience we've had at a winery in La Rioja. Highly recommended.

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Felix Gil

Reviewed on July 17, 2025

Wonderful! Those wines are so good, and the recovery of native grape varieties is so important. That white Tempranillo, La Maturana. Spectacular!

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David Alonso Álvarez

Reviewed on June 5, 2025

Absolutely spectacular. His knowledge is invaluable. I came to him on the recommendation of one of his students and a friend. Juan Carlos is attentive, patient, and always willing to explain as many times as necessary. He's fluent in several languages, with impeccable English. My clients were delighted and eager to return to La Rioja. Congratulations on your kindness and vast knowledge. I will definitely return.

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