Page 258 - WINE DINE AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE FALL 2023 DISCOVERING TURKEY
P. 258
tion against Castile during the Middle Ages. Primicia, tucked into the walls. It has a history
The well-preserved fortified walls, some dating going back to 1420 and produces 60,000 to
to the 10th Century, were built to keep out in- 70,000 cases of wine a year from different
vaders. Climb to the top of the Tower of Los parts of Rioja. Prices range from €8 to €32 a
Paganos for a 360-degree view of the Rioja bottle, offering some of the best price-to-qual-
Alavesa wine valley and mountain ranges sur- ity wines we tasted during our recent visit.
rounding the village. For casual dining, have a drink or meal in
Wander and enjoy artisan shops. Laguardia the main town square, lined with porticoes and
has several underground wine cellars and bou- colorful houses with stone façades. For a clas-
tique wineries with tastings. We enjoyed Casa sic Rioja experience, make reservations at
258 WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE FALL 2023
