Barrio de la Estacion de Haro
Spain
We then head to Haro’s famous Barrio de la Estación to visit a classic winery founded at the end of the 19th century. This is where you taste traditional Rioja aged in American oak barrels and learn why this style became so influential, both in Spain and internationally. It’s a key chapter in understanding what “classic Rioja” really means. Guided winery tasting included.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
As you stand here in the heart of the Barrio de la Estacion, or the Station District, you are treading upon the most sacred ground in the world of Spanish viticulture. This unique urban enclave, nestled in the historic town of…
Listen in the app2The Iron Road — The Railway Station and Phylloxera
The story of the Barrio de la Estacion begins not with a vine, but with a rail. As you approach the old railway tracks, consider the year 1863, when the Tuguel-Bilbao line first connected Haro to the rest of Europe. …
Listen in the app3Industrial Elegance — The Eiffel Nave at C.V.N.E.
Standing before the gates of the Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana, popularly known by its acronym Cune, we encounter a masterpiece of industrial engineering that bridges the gap between Haro and Paris. Look toward the…
Listen in the app4The Master's Touch — Bodegas Muga and the Cooperage
Continue your walk to Bodegas Muga, a family-owned estate that prides itself on maintaining the most traditional aspects of Rioja winemaking. Muga is unique among its peers for several reasons, but perhaps the most striking is…
Listen in the app5Architectural Synthesis — Lopez de Heredia and Zaha Hadid
At Bodegas Lopez de Heredia, we encounter perhaps the most fascinating visual dialogue between the past and the future in all of Haro. This estate, founded in 1877, is the oldest in the town and arguably the most traditional in…
Listen in the app6The Essence of Tradition — Bodegas La Rioja Alta S.A.
As we move toward Bodegas La Rioja Alta, S.A., we find ourselves at an estate that epitomizes the elegance and staying power of the classic Rioja style. Founded in 1890 by five local families, this winery was a collaborative…
Listen in the app7A Museum Under the Sky — The Sculptures and Streets of Haro
While the wineries are the primary draw, the very streets of Haro serve as an open-air museum, celebrating the labor and culture of the vine. As you walk between the great estates of the Station District, keep an eye out for the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Barrio de la Estacion comes to a close, take a moment to breathe in the unique atmosphere of this historic enclave. You have walked through a landscape that was forged by the intersection of nature,…
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What is Barrio de la Estacion de Haro?
Barrio de la Estacion de Haro is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.5825, -2.8479 |
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