The Spirit of Rioja: Spanish Wine Tasting & Pairing
Overview
Discover the rich traditions of Spanish winemaking with an exclusive rooftop wine tasting in downtown La Paz, overlooking the beautiful sunset.
Our experience features four exceptional wines from Casa Primicia, a historic winery in Rioja Alavesa, Spain: Chardonnay, Flor de Primicia Rosado, Tempranillo, and Julián Madrid Gran Reserva. Each wine is accompanied by a carefully selected gourmet food pairing.
During our guided tasting, you'll explore the history of Rioja, grape varieties, fermentation, and oak barrel aging. Learn to identify aromas, flavors, and textures while discovering how food enhances each wine.
Perfect for beginners and wine enthusiasts alike, this intimate 60–75-minute experience combines Spanish wine culture, delicious pairings, and spectacular rooftop views.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Rioja without leaving La Paz!
**This experience is exclusively for guests aged 18 and older.**
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages 4 gourmet pairings: shrimp with Chardonnay, quince, cheese & pear skewer with Rosado, beef with Tempranillo, and chocolate with Gran Reserva.
- No one under the age of 18 years old is allowed
Meeting Location
Belisario Domínguez 1514-
Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the fascinating world of Spanish wines with a unique rooftop tasting experience overlooking the beautiful sunset in La Paz.
Begin with an engaging introduction to Casa Primicia, a historic winery in Rioja Alavesa, Spain. Learn about its winemaking traditions, grape varieties, fermentation, and oak barrel aging.
Then enjoy a guided tasting of four exceptional wines:
- **Chardonnay:** Fresh and elegant white wine.
- **Flor de Primicia Rosado:** Fruity 100% Garnacha rosé.
- **Tempranillo:** Spain's iconic red grape variety.
- **Julián Madrid Gran Reserva:** Rich, complex, beautifully aged red wine.
Each wine is paired with carefully selected food to enhance its aromas and flavors.
Learn to identify wine aromas, appreciate different tasting notes, and discover the art of food and wine pairing.
This 60–75-minute experience is perfect for beginners and wine lovers alike.
Four wines, four delicious pairings, and an unforgettable rooftop sunset!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No one under the age of 18 years old is allowed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Alcoholic beverages. 4 gourmet pairings: shrimp with Chardonnay, quince, cheese & pear skewer with Rosado, beef with Tempranillo, and chocolate with Gran Reserva.
- No one under the age of 18 years old is allowed.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Spirit of Rioja: Spanish Wine Tasting & Pairing is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Spirit of Rioja: Spanish Wine Tasting & Pairing will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages4 gourmet pairings: shrimp with Chardonnay, quince, cheese & pear skewer with Rosado, beef with Tempranillo, and chocolate with Gran Reserva.
- No one under the age of 18 years old is allowed
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No one under the age of 18 years old is allowed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
