Thanks to the invaluable contributions of Maria-José Lopez de Heredia, Alvaro Palacios and Juan Carlos Lopez de Lacalle, the trip to Rioja gave members an overview of the great assets of this spectacular region.
The breathtaking scenery and diversity of high-quality wines left a lasting impression.
The wineries visited include such iconic names as Marqués de Riscal, La Granja Remelluri, Vivanco, Marqués de Murrieta, Palacios Remondo, Contino, Artadi and López de Heredia.
A memorable lunch, accompanied by extraordinary wines from the 1964 and 1954 vintages, was offered at the latter’s home.