Pago de Cirsus de Inaki Nunez, La Rioja

Hotel. If a real winemaking experience is what you desire, than look no further. The incredibly charming Hotel Pago de Cirsus de Inaki Nunez not only rests in the middle of a vineyard, but the guests’ rooms sit on top of the estate’s winemaking facilities. Sprawling views of the vast 200 hectares that the estate sits on reminds one of a fairytale. It helps that the hotel rooms rest in an ashlar stone tower that furthers the allusion of an enchanted castle. Located in the heart of Spanish wine country, Pago de Cirsus is only seven kilometers from Tudela. As wine tourism grows increasingly more popular, small, secluded estates like this will flourish as the favorite destination of wine connoisseurs.

Wine. With the finest of vine varieties, the Pago de Cirsus estate has received many awards including the silver medal in 2006’s International Wine Challenge. The care and attention to the vines is the secret behind Pago de Cirsus’ success. With 135 hectares of vines to harvest manually, each grape is scrutinized to ensure it is of the highest quality for producing Reserva and Gran Reserva wines. As a result, the bodega crafts a Chardonnay, Muscat, Muscat, Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. With everything from a cask-ageing hall to a refrigerated chamber, the bodega acts as the absolute perfect site for raising the finest wines.