Rioja Black Book
Here are some addresses for anyone interested in reproducing the Rioja road trip on these pages.
Bodegas de la Real Divisa One of Europe's oldest wineries (Barrio de Montalvo, Ábalos; 011-34-941-334-118).
Casa Tila A tiny hotel and restaurant near a medieval castle (8 Don Marcial, Clavijo; 011-34-941-436-796).
Casa Toni A favorite spot of weekend visitors from Madrid and Barcelona. The restaurant's modern takes on local classics include dishes like patatas a la Riojana, a silky mousse of potatoes and chorizo (Zumalacárregui 27, San Vicente de la Sonsierra; 011-34- 941-33-40-01).
Villa de Ábalos A seventeenth-century manor-turned-inn (2 Plaza Fermín Gurbindo, Ábalos; 011-34-941-334-302).