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This month at BACO we travel to Rioja Alavesa to discover Bodega Luis Alegre: elegant, honest wines with the soul of the vineyard. We speak with their team about the origin of the project, their high-altitude vineyards, their philosophy, and the challenges of looking to the future without losing their essence.

Do you have a dinner party and don't know what wine to bring? We'll give you a quick guide to always get it right, depending on the occasion, the menu, and your level of familiarity with the hosts.

In La Rioja, wine is not just drunk; it's lived. Discover why our land smells of wine, what makes it unique, and how at BACO we celebrate this culture with every glass.

This month at BACO, we celebrate Pepe Rodríguez de Vera as our Winery of the Month. His project began in his garage, but with deep roots: seven generations of winemakers in Chinchilla (Albacete). With a clear philosophy—vineyard, sustainability, and personality—his wines balance innovation and tradition without losing the soul of the terroir.

Never been to a wine tasting? No problem. At BACO, we make it easy for you to enjoy, learn, and be surprised (even if you know nothing about wine). We'll tell you how to experience it without any pretensions.

Who said wine is only for winter? Discover 5 white and rosé wines perfect for summer: fresh, light, and delicious. From a Botijo Blanco to a Txakolí, at BACO we have the wine that will refresh your summer.

This month at BACO we focus on one of the most renowned and elegant wineries in Rioja Alavesa: Bodegas Izadi. Located in Villabuena de Álava, among old vineyards and unique micro-parcels, Izadi represents the perfect balance between tradition, innovation, and expression of the terroir.

(No, not all of them are sweet, nor do they all taste the same)

Today on BACO's Wine Blog, we're going to debunk myths, clear up doubts, and help you understand the (real) differences between three labels that are appearing more and more on bottles: natural wine, organic wine, and biodynamic wine. They are not the same, although they are often confused. And no, you don't need to be an expert to choose well.

Tradition, freshness and vineyards with soul in the heart of Laguardia

This month at BACO we are focusing on a winery that perfectly represents what we love to share: family stories, authentic wines, and a project that breathes love for the land. We introduce you to Bodegas Las Orcas, located in Laguardia (Rioja Alavesa), with a history that goes back generations and new energy that drives it towards the future.

Winemaking is not magic... but almost.
And although we could talk about yeasts, fermentations, and other lab words, today we're going to tell you about it simply, as if we were holding a glass in our hand.

When we talk about La Rioja, Tempranillo usually takes all the glory, but the region hides a treasure trove of lesser-known native varieties that deserve to be discovered. From the intense and spicy Graciano, to Maturana Tinta, a grape rescued from oblivion that adds structure and personality. Also Mazuelo, key in coupages to provide freshness, or Tempranillo Blanco, a fascinating mutation that has given rise to full-bodied, acidic whites. Garnacha, which has re-emerged strongly, and Viura, the soul of Rioja whites. Exploring these varieties is a way to discover new nuances of La Rioja and go beyond the conventional at BACO.