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Spain's Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country

The New Cathedrals of Wine


Architecture and wine create a perfect synergy in Spain, particularly in its most innovative avant-garde wineries. Designed by world-renowned architects, these facilities excel in striking aesthetics, cutting-edge technology, and efficient production processes. They offer unparalleled wine tourism experiences, engaging all five senses amid exceptional Spanish wines.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Marqués de Riscal

    Marqués de Riscal: The City of Wine

    In Elciego (Álava), Frank Gehry's sinuous titanium-clad structure—featuring the winery's signature pink, gold, and silver hues—rises dramatically over the vineyards. This immersive complex includes a luxury hotel, wine therapy spa, conference center, and acclaimed restaurants led by chef Francis Paniego.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Ysios © Basquetour

    Ysios: In Honor of Isis and Osiris

    On the outskirts of Laguardia (Álava), Santiago Calatrava's striking design evokes a row of barrels and forms a wine glass from above. Named after Egyptian gods who taught grape cultivation, this 2001-founded winery silhouettes against the distant Cantabrian mountains.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Viña Real © Bodegas Viña Real

    Viña Real: A Giant Barrel Masterpiece

    In Laguardia, Philippe Mazière's barrel-shaped structure of concrete, cedar, and steel crowns Cerro de la Mesa. Underground caves carved from rock store the wines, while family-friendly workshops and creative wine-themed activities enhance the tourism experience.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Protos Winery © Bodegas Protos Winery

    Protos: Pioneering La Ribera del Duero

    Beneath Peñafiel Castle in Valladolid, Richard Rogers' undulating roofs reinterpret local traditions with sustainable materials that optimize energy use and minimize environmental impact. Tours explore modern facilities and ancient hillside cellars.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia © Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia

    López de Heredia: Zaha Hadid’s Decanter

    Haro's oldest winery and one of La Rioja's founding trio celebrated its 125th anniversary with Zaha Hadid's sculptural roof for its historic Art Nouveau pavilion from the 1910 Brussels Expo. Now an annex, it houses tasting rooms and a shop.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Portia Winery © Castile-León Tourist Board

    Portia: Norman Foster’s Star-Shaped Wonder

    In Gumiel de Izán (Burgos), Ribera del Duero, Norman Foster's star emerges from the earth. Crafted from concrete, oak, steel, and glass, each arm dedicates to a winemaking phase: fermentation, barrel aging, and bottling.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Finca Montepedroso © Bodegas Finca Montepedroso

    Finca Montepedroso: Sustainable Excellence

    In Rueda (Valladolid), the Martínez Bujanda family's winery prioritizes local, non-polluting materials and energy efficiency. This contemporary design blends seamlessly into the landscape, embodying environmental respect in every detail.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Legaris Winery © Bodegas Legaris Winery

    Legaris: Embracing Nature

    Domingo Triay's minimalist design in Curiel de Duero (Valladolid) features expansive windows flooding the space with light and vineyard views. Spring tours culminate in sunset tastings of Ribera del Duero wines against Peñafiel Castle.

  • Spain s Designer Wineries: Architectural Masterpieces of Wine Country Bodegas Baigorri © Bodegas Baigorri

    Baigorri: The Gravity-Fed Glass Box

    Iñaki Aspiazu's Samaniego (Álava) design harnesses gravity in its underground facilities across a vertical winemaking process. A striking glass exterior offers vineyard panoramas, setting the stage for guided tours.


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