López de Heredia Winery

Highlights

  • • Founded in 1877, Haro's oldest winery
  • • Long aging processes defining its wines
  • • Cathedral-like shop designed by Zaha Hadid
  • • Located in the historic Barrio de la Estación
  • • Guided tours with included tastings
  • • Traditional underground aging cellars

Description

López de Heredia Wineries, established in 1877, are the oldest winery in Haro, located in La Rioja's iconic Barrio de la Estación. This site blends tradition with contemporary architecture, reflecting the region's winemaking history and its evolution to today. The winery preserves classic production methods, with special dedication to the long aging processes that define its wines.

Visiting López de Heredia, you'll discover architecture that merges historic and modern elements, highlighting the cathedral-like shop designed by architect Zaha Hadid. The tour includes the ancient underground cellars where wines rest in oak barrels for years, and insight into the artisanal process kept alive since the 19th century. The experience features tastings of the house's emblematic wines, known for their complexity and longevity.

Founded during a key period for Rioja's wine expansion, López de Heredia has maintained traditional techniques amid industrial modernization. The winery stands as a living testament to Spanish winemaking heritage, reflecting the importance of wine in local economy and culture. The Barrio de la Estación, home to several century-old wineries, establishes Haro as a benchmark in wine production.

To plan your visit, advance booking is recommended due to demand and capacity limits. Guided tours last about 1 to 2 hours, explaining production processes and including wine tastings. The facility is accessible for people with reduced mobility. Comfortable footwear and suitable clothing for cool, underground spaces are advised. The visit is suitable for adults and accompanied children, though tastings are for adults only.

Key Information

Visit Duration

1-2 hours

Recommended Seasons

Spring, Autumn

Accessibility

High

Kid-Friendly Pet-Friendly Booking Required

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Guide

Essential information for visiting López de Heredia Winery

Location

How to get there

By carBy public transport

In this area

HaroMunicipio
Practical Information
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
Features & Services
  • Accessibility:High
  • Kid-Friendly:Yes
  • Pet-Friendly:No
  • Booking:Booking Required
Planning Information

Recommended Seasons

Spring · Autumn

Best Time to Visit

Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit, offering pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds than summer.

Visitor Tips

To make the most of your visit, book in advance and wear comfortable shoes, as part of the tour takes place in cool underground cellars. While the shop is a bright, modern space, the aging areas can be cooler and more humid. The visit is ideal for those interested in wine history and architecture. Remember tastings are for adults only, and the Barrio de la Estación offers other nearby wineries to explore.

Historical Facts

López de Heredia was founded in 1877 during a period of Rioja wine expansion. It has preserved traditional aging methods, serving as a benchmark for conserving Spanish winemaking heritage. Its location in Barrio de la Estación links it to Haro's industrial and commercial wine history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers about López de Heredia Winery

It is recommended to book in advance to ensure availability for guided tours.
Yes, visits include a tasting of representative wines from the winery.
Yes, the winery has adapted access for visitors with reduced mobility.
Children may enter if accompanied, but wine tastings are only for adults.
The guided tour usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours.