Winery - Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture — Attraction in Briones

An Unforgettable Journey through Wine History - Vivanco Wine Museum Location: Briones, La Rioja, Spain

My recent visit to the Vivanco Wine Museum in Briones, La Rioja, Spain, left me utterly impressed and enlightened. This extraordinary museum is a true celebration of wine culture, history, and art, offering an experience that every wine enthusiast should not miss.

From the moment I stepped foot into the museum, I was captivated by the sheer grandeur and beauty of the surroundings. The architecture seamlessly blends with the breathtaking landscape of La Rioja, creating a picturesque setting for an unforgettable journey through the world of wine.

The exhibits within the Vivanco Wine Museum are a testament to the passion and dedication of the Vivanco family, renowned wine connoisseurs. I found myself immersed in a fascinating exploration of the ancient traditions and techniques that have shaped the wine-making process over millennia. The collection of ancient artifacts and tools used by winemakers of the past was simply awe-inspiring, providing a deep appreciation for the history and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle.

The journey continued with an exploration of the artistry inspired by wine. The museum's art collection, featuring original works by renowned artists like Picasso, Miro, Dega, Sorolla and others, beautifully depicts the cultural significance of wine in various forms of artistic expression. Each piece spoke to the profound influence wine has had on human civilization and left me with a newfound admiration for the beverage that has stood the test of time.

The Vivanco Wine Museum also houses an impressive wine cellar, featuring an extensive selection of La Rioja's finest vintages. The guided wine tasting was an absolute delight.

Overall, my visit to the Vivanco Wine Museum was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is a place where history, culture, and art converge, celebrating the magic of wine in all its facets. The knowledge I gained and the memories I made will forever be etched in my heart. If you have even the slightest interest in wine or culture, Vivanco Wine Museum is an absolute...

We did a tour of both the bodega and the wine museum. The museum I’d give 5 stars, it’s very interesting and has an extensive collection of artefacts, paintings and many traditional tools for wine making. It really gives you a beautiful insight in the process of wine making throughout history and I highly recommend! The tour of the bodega however, I’d give 3 stars. You can feel that this bodega is very commercial and has lost the personal touch. The cellars are huge and very modern, which is very interesting to see but since it’s so new it doesn’t feel like it has a lot of history. It’s more like a factory than a family owned local winery. Besides that, the tour guide seemed to be not very passionate, and maybe a bit tired from doing this every single day for bus loads of people. The wine tasting at the end of the tour meant quickly drinking two glasses of wine with little time or explanation of the actual ‘tasting’. If you’re curious to see a big scale winery this is worth a visit, but if you want an authentic, historical local winery experience, this is...

This family has an impressive museum dedicated to wine. It takes you from the historical beginnings of wine in the world, over 8,000 years ago. It has dramatic videos of the production of wines. It has a huge collection of the ancient and modern equipment used in the production of wine.

The museum is over 40,00 square feet. Here you can see the corkscrew collection of the Vivanco Museum of the Culture of Wine, consisting of close to 3500 pieces that show the evolution and diversity of this apparently simple instrument.

We downloaded the tour narrative to our phones and we walked for 90 minutes amazed at the information and we only heard 1/2 of the story. This is a place where anyone who respects and likes wine could spend 3-4 hours seeing all the fascinating items in the collection.

Totally recommend, but spend more time. There are guided tours by the staff, but they blow through in less...