WINE, ART, HISTORY AND NATURE
HISTORY
Located in Spain, Bodega Otazu is the northernmost winery in the country with the D.O.P. Pago appellation. Located only 8 kilometers from Pamplona and 390 meters above sea level, it is situated in a privileged location, only 60 kilometers from the Cantabrian Sea and 35 kilometers from the Pyrenees. Otazu is part of the municipality of Etxauri in Navarra, and its vineyard is nestled in a valley, surrounded by the majestic Perdón and Sarbil mountain ranges.
Bodega Otazu’s philosophy is to produce quality wines that express their origin and the richness of their terroir. Therefore, all their wines are made exclusively from grapes grown on the 116 hectares of their single-estate vineyard surrounding the winery: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Chardonnay.
In addition to the D.O. Navarra appellation, Bodega Otazu is one of the 20 wineries in Spain that holds the Protected Designation of Origin “Pago”, the highest category that a vineyard can achieve in Spain, thanks to the unique climate and soil characteristics that define the singularity of the Otazu vineyard and the distinctive personality of all its wines.
Bodega Otazu was recognized as the “Best Winery Open to Tourism” at the V Wine Tourism Awards “Ruta del Vino de España” in 2020, an award presented by the Asociación Española de Ciudades del Vino (ACEVIN) “for being a winery that places the world of wine on the same cultural level as great contemporary works of art and firmly expresses the connection between wine, history, nature, and art.”
Furthermore, it was also awarded the “A” Prize for Collecting in 2020 by the ARCO Foundation, recognizing the Foundation Otazu’s efforts in conserving and promoting contemporary art within the winery.
The concept of wine tourism at Otazu involves a fusion of art and wine that can be enjoyed through guided tours, wine tastings, paired meals, or personalized events such as weddings or corporate events.
SEÑORÍO DE OTAZU TOUR & TASTING
- A journey through more than seven hundred years of Otazu’s history, with the singularity of our land and terroir as the common thread of a tradition that takes us from producing wines for kings during the Middle Ages to the most avant-garde contemporary art.
- Hours: Visits from Wednesday to Sunday at 10:00 am upon prior reservation
- Adult Price: €59.95
- Languages: Spanish and English
- This experience includes:
- Señorío de Otazu, with its 12th-century buildings and monumental artworks.
- The 19th-century winery turned into a Wine Museum and art gallery.
- The new underground winemaking areas, Barrels Roo known as the “Wine Cathedral”, and wine cellar.
- More than 100 pieces of contemporary art.
- Food pairing: Tasting of three of our wines paired with a “pintxo” (tapas).
10% commission for tour operators and agencies
