Winery belonging to the DOCa Rioja at an altitude of 928 meters.
Traditional and modern winemaking.
Wine tourism experience in the heart of the depopulated rural Rioja.
Come and discover unique and memorable experiences in the world of wine. A new wine tourism experience at the highest winery in the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin.
Located in a unique setting within the Biosphere Reserve, in Villarroya—one of those small municipalities in Rioja Oriental fighting to keep its voice alive.
This new wine tourism offering in the region is the dream of Rioja entrepreneur Ana Pérez Velilla, who seeks to share her love for wine culture and her hometown, Villarroya, with the world.
Visit the traditional wine cellar and new facilities.
Guided tastings with commentary.
Guided tours of the surrounding area.
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El Lagar offers a journey through time, blending traditional and artisanal techniques with cutting-edge methods and state-of-the-art technology. As a starting point, the experience begins with a visit to the impressive 16th-century stone winepress, where its founders crafted their first wines in 1972 as a tribute to their hometown, Pesquera de Duero.
At Bodegas Excelencia we invite you to spend a different day getting to know our winery on a guided tour where you will be introduced to the wonderful world of wine and discover the winemaking processes both in the vineyard and in the winery.