BEYOND BARS: THREE GREAT WINE STORES IN RIOJA
THE ONE WINE
Plaza Mayor 2, Laguardia
This bright and modern store stands in the main square of Laguardia and offers a wide selection of 250 terroir-driven wines from Rioja and elsewhere. These wines rotate regularly and differ from what’s on sale in most of the bars in the village (namely carbonic maceration Rioja Alavesa reds and fruity whites). Owner Xabier Vadillo hosts tastings starting from €3 per person and has a dedicated space for larger groups. @theonewine_laguardia
VINOTECA LARRÍA
Avenida Pérez Galdós 52, Logroño
A 10-minute walk from Calle Laurel, this wine shop stocks some 350 selections, each one clearly exhibiting its price tag. Most of them are current vintages from well-known classics and small-scale producers in Rioja, but there are also a handful of bottles from other regions in Spain, as well as Champagne. larria.es
VINUM VITA
Wine lovers will enjoy exploring the list of about 100 Rioja selections here. They can be consumed in the store for a €3 corkage fee, but Vinum Vita also has an Enomatic with 24 bottles dispensing 25ml, 100ml and 150ml tasting samples priced from €0.50. The wines rotate frequently and can be sampled alongside a selection of charcuterie and canned food. @vinum_vita_