Barrio de la Estación
The Station Quarter, an emblem of Haro
If there is an emblematic neighbourhood in Haro, it is the Barrio de La Estación, which was born in the mid-19th century when the train was introduced as a means of transport to market wine. This was further boosted by phylloxera in France, when many French winemakers were forced to come to La Rioja to replace their wines.
It was therefore not surprising that many wineries began to concentrate their export centres around the railway station. Although there are no French bodega-warehouses still standing today, little by little local bodegas began to establish themselves. The first was R. López de Heredia y Landeta, followed by Bodegas Bilbaínas. This was the origin of the Barrio de la Estación as we know it today.
Some of the most renowned wineries in La Rioja are currently concentrated in this area, including: R. López de Heredia- Viña Tondonia, Bodegas Bilbaínas- Viña Pomal, Muga, Roda, Gómez Cuadrado, La Rioja Alta S.A, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España.
WINE TOURISM ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN THE STATION DISTRICT
Station Quarter Passport
A unique and original format that allows access to the exclusive wines of the 6 wineries in each of their Wine Bars.
The passport includes 6 wines and 6 tapas that can be consumed throughout the year;
- C.V.N.E.- Imperial Reserva
- Muga – Muga Selección Especial
- Gómez Cruzado – Viña Dorana
- La Rioja Alta SA. – Viña Ardanza
- RODA – Sela
- Bodegas Bilbaínas – Viña Pomal – La Vicalanda White Wine
More information and bookings here.
Guided tours
The interesting programme of events organised by El Barrio de la Estación includes tours that allow you to visit the most emblematic spaces of 3 wineries where you can enjoy a premium wine with a tapa and a walk through the streets of the neighbourhood appreciating its architecture;
The Friday tours vary as the route includes different wineries on a weekly basis.
More information about the tours here.
Masterclasses
The next edition will take place on 14 June with Luis Gutiérrez (Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate), who will offer a master tasting that will take us back in time through seven decades, an invitation to “awaken the memory” through music and wine.
More information here.
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Contact
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