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Txakoli wine experience

Txakoli wine experience

Region Region:
Getariako Txakolina, Basque Country, Spain
Region Guide:
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How to Reach Wine Tasting Experiences in Basque Country

Wine tasting tours in Basque Country are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

The major airport in the Basque region is Bilbao Airport (BIO) International which offers many international connections.
Other airports in the region are:
- Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- San Sebastián Airport (EAS)
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By Car

Drive via AP 8 motorway if you are coming from Bilbao, San Sebastián, or the French border. You can take the A1 motorway if you are headed here from San Sebastián, Vitoria-Gasteiz, or central Spain. AP-68 motorway is also an important route that connects Bilbao with the Mediterranean.
The motorway between Paris and Madrid goes through Baiona/Bayonne, Donostia/San Sebastian, and Vitoria/Gasteiz which can be pretty expensive. The entire region is well connected with motorways so traveling intercity is no problem.
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By Train

There are daily direct connections to the main cities from Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona by SNCF and RENFE respectively.
Euskal Trenbide Sarea (Basque Railway Network) operates in this autonomous region.
There are commuter services in Bilbao and San Sebastián, intercity Bilbao-San Sebastián service, and EuskoTren services in Bilbao and Vitoria-Gasteiz. There are also metro services in the San Sebastián area, and Greater Bilbao area.
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Design your perfect wine holiday in Basque Country

Personalize your wine experiences with our team of experts.

Basque is an under-the-radar location for gourmet breaks. Not only will you get to enjoy the wines and dishes of the region, but you'll also explore the countryside while you're there. There are a lot of options for wine tasting and tours in Basque County. Here, you'll be able to enjoy great wines as you look at the breathtaking surroundings of lush hills, vineyards, mountains, and iconic towns. Choose the one that suits your needs best!

From our website, you can find a list of highly rated wine tasting tours together with our partner wineries. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Basque Country with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favorite wine tasting or tour in Basque Country, let us know and we will guarantee you memorable experiences.

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Basque Country

The best time to explore wine tasting and tours in Basque Country is summer when wandering outdoor is enjoyable and coastlines are bathed in sunshine. In addition, there are many festivals during summer like San Fermin and Running of the bulls. For the wine enthusiast, autumn is the time to visit when the grape harvest occurs and the place is less crowded.

What to do in Basque Country?

Apart from astonishing wine tasting and tours in Basque Country, you do not want to miss the following destination:

  • Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, a world-renowned for its contemporary architecture and modern art opened in 1997.
  • Basque Museum of Contemporary Art, the last Collections of Basque Art.
  • Church of Santa María de la Antigua, built-in 1826-33 by Antonio de Echevarría in the purest Neo-classical style, this building is used as the plenary meeting hall of the General Assemblies of Biscay.

What to taste in Basque Country?

Wines from Rioja Alavesa have a full body with slightly high acidity compared to usual wines from Rioja. The wine is soft and fruity, having a mineral character.
Whites of Txakoli are light with fruity aromas. The wines are slightly sparkling with a green tint. Acidity is slightly high and the alcohol content is on the lower side. These whites are perfect with Basque cuisine, especially with fresh fish and seafood.

What is a typical wine tasting and tour in Basque Country like?

Discover unique wine tasting and tour in the Basque Country amid the mountain valleys, finest beaches, and the Bay of Biscay.
Relish a glass of crisp wine in the tasting room where you can enjoy every drop of the wine aged in the marine environment. Wineries across Basque also provide guided tours to the cellar room. Get to know about vine farming and winemaking techniques.
Wine tastings and tours in Basque Country will let you fully experience the beauty of the region, winemaking traditions as well as local cuisine. For each wine tasting and tour experience for Basque Country presented on our website, you will see a bullet point list of what you can expect to experience.

What travellers says about Basque Country Wine Tours

Ingegerd
Ingegerd June 24, 2023
A Lovely Visit and Tour We all enjoyed the visit, and how the tour was carried out by one of the proprietors. There was time for questions and the wine tasting was certainly a lovely experience. We’d love to return.
Wine tasting and tour at Talai Berri Txakolina
Kathryn
Kathryn March 4, 2024
Beautiful vineyard and delicious wine & food Had a great tour learning about the history of wine production in the area and the different processes they have for their different wines. The wine and pintxos were delicious!
Wine tasting and tour at Hiruzta Bodega

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Language tips for wine tastings and tours in Basque Country

If you are having wine tasting and tours in the Basque Country, here are some language tips you might found useful:
- Wine = ardoa
- Winery = upategia
- Vineyard = mahastia
- Wine tasting = ardo dastaketa

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reading more about Basque Country?

Read our travel guide to the Basque Country wine region, or discover our very selection of wineries in Basque Country.

If you are looking for organized tours, check out our list of guided wine tours.