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Enjoy an incredible vacation package to Spain to visit three incredible wineries in world-renowned Rioja.The harvesting of wine in La Rioja has an ancient lineage with origins dating back to the Phoenicians and the Celtiberians.The three principal regions of La Rioja are Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja with each area producing its own unique expression of Rioja wine. 

The trip features tours and tastings at three wineries in Rioja, all of which are run by the Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana (CVNE). CVNE is one of the most important wine producers in Spain, on account of its illustrious history and omnipresence in the contemporary Spanish wine scene.

Founded by the Real de Asua brothers in 1879, CVNE remains family-owned and family-run, with the latest generation committed more than ever to making great wine in meaningful quantities. The three wineries included in this trip perfectly symbolize the essential principles that characterize CVNE philosophy: respect for the heritage of the historic Haro bodegas; embrace of new technology and innovation in the Viña Real facility; and gratitude for the land that is Contino, Rioja's most magical vineyard site.

CVNE and its vineyards are well known both regionally and internationally. In 2013, Wine Spectator Magazine named the CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 its #1 Wine of the Year.

The Luxury Wine Trip includes:

• Roundtrip airfare to and from Madrid
• One night in a Madrid hotel
• Transportation from Madrid to Rioja
• One night in a Rioja hotel
• A day trip to tour CVNE wineries in Rioja, complete with tastings and a luncheon 
• Transportation from Rioja back to Madrid

This trip is an incredible opportunity to visit a beautiful Spanish wine region and to learn about the innovative techniques they use to create world-renowned wines.

Generously donated by Europvin.

Item Special Note

The winning bidder will coordinate with Europvin directly to organize the logistics of the trip and tours. It is possible to incorporate this package into a longer trip if desired. Details will be arranged after the auction's close.

There is no stated expiration date, although we will discuss if plans are for anytime later than 2017. Also the round-trip airfare must be through a major international airport (ie. SFO, LAX, JFK, Chicago, SEA, etc.). Lastly, hotels will depend on timing and availability, although we ensure they will be highly rated and comfortable.