Every time we plan to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few days, we must keep two requirements in mind: that it be a place that gives us the peace we are looking for, and that any gastro plan there be a unique experience. This is when we start asking for recommendations from our friends and family—or via TikTok—to find out which places are worth seeing, the essential list of restaurants to go to, the best spots for the sunset… However, if what we want is to find a place that is a direct claim to peace and tranquility and that boasts of its good flavor, there is a region in Spain that fulfills this in any of its facets.
© Finca La EmperatrizIt is not in vain that La Rioja is one of the most irresistible autonomous communities, especially if what you are looking for is to taste good—and local—wine. In fact, the possibilities for doing so are endless. However, there is a way to experience wine tourism in La Rioja that goes beyond its popular Laurel Street in Logroño or their guided tours of wineries or towns. There is a place in the heart of La Rioja Alta that we We would recommend both to those who have already been to this region and to those who are visiting for the first time.. Beyond the wine-growing tradition of this territory, there is a place where you can leave behind the noise of the road, the days full of rush and the long lines of people waiting. In the middle of some vineyards, we have one of the largest estates in the autonomous community—no less than 101 hectares—that it keeps three villas inside. Specifically, it is the Finca La Emperatriz, which owes its name to its first owner, Empress Eugenia de Montijo.
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Although this estate has more than a century of tradition, since its beginnings, its wines have been recognized for their quality — specifically, in the wine competition of the 1878 Universal Exhibition. Such has been the success of these wines until today, that their current owners, the Hernáiz family, wanted those who visited La Emperatriz to have a unique opportunity to delve into their essence. From there were born the three exclusive villas that are a reflection of the exquisiteness and good taste that characterized Eugenia de Montijo. With views of the vineyards and the mountains of Cantabria and Demanda, Visiting La Emperatriz and staying here can be defined as a holistic experience.
© Finca La EmperatrizGood taste brought from the accommodation to the table
If you choose to spend a night at La Emperatriz, you will live a 360 experience. The first thing that catches your attention as soon as you enter is the peace that is breathed in the environment, but not only that, but every detail reflects the essence of La Rioja. Starting with each of the villas, which are born from the rooms that in the 60s served to house the farm’s workers. Now, they have been painstakingly restored and become small oases of relaxation and beautyand located in the middle of nature.
© Finca La EmperatrizFully equipped facilities, which welcome you with maximum comfort and products to enjoy first-hand the benefits of this land, such as its kits BIO toiletries—from organic crops—, local sausages and, of course, their iconic wines from Finca La Emperatriz. Of course, choose your company well, because each villa has a unique personalitydesigned for families, groups of friends or couples, and adapted to people with reduced mobility.
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© Finca La EmperatrizIn case the location of La Emperatriz was not privileged only for its views, you should know that Less than half an hour by car you have some of the most beautiful cities in La Rioja, such as Santo Domingo de la Calzada, Haro, Ezcaray and Logroño. It is the perfect meeting point to get to know this wonderful region, the benefits of its land and its people, and live the experience of wine tourism from a different perspective.