Inland Spain

INLAND SPAIN

FEEL THEIR PASSION FORWINE La Rioja is synonymous with wine. This region produces some of our most in- ternationally renowned wines. Many wine-cellars open their doors to visitors, where you can take part in wine-tasting and try traditional dishes in their incred- ible restaurants. And if you dare, take part in the Claret Battle in San Asensio during the last weekend in July. A rau- cous festival where everyone ends up drenched in wine, and then continue sampling tapas in the local bars. In Aragón you can take the Somontano Wine Route (Huesca). You'll love the fruitywines and the unique environment where they're produced in the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Nature Reserve.

The Ribera de Duero Wine Route (Burgos, Segovia, Soria and Valladolid) in Castile-León is captivating. This re- gion has everything to guarantee an all-round wine-based experience. Try a tasting workshop in a 13th century underground wine-cellar. Try out the local varieties in a wine and cheese pair- ing or ride through the vineyards on horseback. In Extremadura you can take the Ribera del Guadiana Wine Route (Badajoz). Pair the wines made from Tempranillo grapes with delicious traditional dish- es like "migas extremeñas" made from bread, bacon and peppers.

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