Bodega El Fabulista
Bodega El Fabulista
4.5
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Sally S
Leeds, UK14 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Four of us (3 Brits and 1 Spaniard) had booked a tour in English at 5pm. Francesca was our enthusiastic Italian guide. She spoke English, but none of us could really understand her version of English, delivered in a staccato style with gusto. I picked out ‘malo-lactic fermentation’ (which I do happen to understand) and ‘carbon monoxide’ (not part of anything to do with wine production), but otherwise I drew a blank. I’m pretty sure Francesca does know what she’s talking about, but she didn’t manage to communicate it to us, and none of the four of our group really understood the majority of what she said. She needs some guidance on elocution and delivery of spoken English. A bit of a disappointing tour.
Written October 17, 2021
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hank you very much for visiting El Fabulista Winery and for making a review that helps us improve.
We deeply regret that Francesca was unable to adequately convey the visit and its concepts. his comment makes us do all the means so that this does not happen again. We are sorry that the experience has not been positive. A cordial greeting from all the team at Bodega el Fabulista.
Written November 7, 2021
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Ian W
Stockton-on-Tees, UK69 contributions
Jul 2022
Great visit to the El Fabulista underground winery in Laguardia. We did the 11am tour in English, it was very informative, lasted about an hour and included 2 tastings. The winery is based in some of the 300 caves that can be found under Laguardia.
We included the vist as part of a day trip from Logrono, only 20 minutes on the ALAVA Bus.
We included the vist as part of a day trip from Logrono, only 20 minutes on the ALAVA Bus.
Written July 14, 2022
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Miguel Angel I
almeria151 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
They live up to the name. The guide tells you a fable about when they made wine. Now they make it "elsewhere", because of "climate change"???. Of course, they are small in production because their winery is small, we don't know why they don't make or age them there. In reality, the only wine in the winery is the one from the store. A good fable. Despite everything, the facilities and caves are "curious". And the tasting is good.
Written March 14, 2024
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Ed M
Westborough, MA2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Fun, informative tour of unique bodega next to San Juan’s church in the old center of LaGuardia. The lively host spoke good English and gave useful tasting tips over a couple of glasses of the product after guiding us through the history of the atmospheric cellars. Well worth the 12.50 euros and 1.5 hours spent.
Written July 27, 2021
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Thank you very much for taking the time to visit Bodega El Fabulista and for making this review.
We are very happy that you enjoyed the visit and found it enjoyable.
For the entire team at Bodega El Fabulista, it is a pleasure that visitors leave happy and that everyone enjoys and has a good time.
Thanking you once again for your time, assessment and comment, receive a cordial greeting from the entire team at Bodega El Fabulista.
Written October 1, 2021
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macc60
Little Rock, AR78 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My husband and I had an amazing experience at Bodega Fabulista while staying in LaGuardia, Spain that exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Irene, took us and one other couple on a captivating wine tour that was both fun and educational. Exploring the tunnels beneath the Fabulista Winery was a unique adventure, and Irene's explanation of the town's history and architecture, including the reasons there are tunnels under most all of the homes and buildings in the town was fascinating.
The story of Félix María de Samaniego, the famous fable writer and original owner of the house, added a charming touch to our visit. The name "Fabulista" couldn't be more fitting, and their wine labels featuring reproductions of fables were whimsical and delightful. But what surprised us even more were the wines with slightly more "erotic" labels inspired by Samaniego's humorous erotic poetry.
Irene's insights into the traditional winemaking methods, including handpicking the grapes and stomping the grapes provided a genuine connection to the history of this bodega. Learning about the distinct flavors that result from aging wines in American oak versus French oak casks was an eye-opening experience.
The pinnacle of our visit, of course, was the wine tasting in the cellar itself. Irene's engaging approach made it even more special. She encouraged us to identify which wines were aged in American versus French oak barrels and challenged us to discern the unique flavors in each wine.
This wine tour at Bodega Fabulista was a memorable and enriching experience that we will treasure and if you're in Laguardia, don't miss the opportunity to visit this remarkable bodega.
The story of Félix María de Samaniego, the famous fable writer and original owner of the house, added a charming touch to our visit. The name "Fabulista" couldn't be more fitting, and their wine labels featuring reproductions of fables were whimsical and delightful. But what surprised us even more were the wines with slightly more "erotic" labels inspired by Samaniego's humorous erotic poetry.
Irene's insights into the traditional winemaking methods, including handpicking the grapes and stomping the grapes provided a genuine connection to the history of this bodega. Learning about the distinct flavors that result from aging wines in American oak versus French oak casks was an eye-opening experience.
The pinnacle of our visit, of course, was the wine tasting in the cellar itself. Irene's engaging approach made it even more special. She encouraged us to identify which wines were aged in American versus French oak barrels and challenged us to discern the unique flavors in each wine.
This wine tour at Bodega Fabulista was a memorable and enriching experience that we will treasure and if you're in Laguardia, don't miss the opportunity to visit this remarkable bodega.
Written November 1, 2023
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Sorauren
91 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I have not visited many wineries, but I highly doubt that you will find a winery without equal. The draft, spectacular, Irene our friendly guide, what can I say, when they explain the process of wine making so well, so didactically, so fun, the truth is, it is a pleasure. And what can I say about the surprise, I'm not going to give spoilers, but it's the icing on the cake.
100% recommended. Continue doing things the way you do them, with so much love, with that dedication. Machines!!!
100% recommended. Continue doing things the way you do them, with so much love, with that dedication. Machines!!!
Written September 4, 2023
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Vanessa a
43 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We visited the Winery with my 2 daughters (8 and 12 years old). The explanation is great, with a lot of detail and it shows that Raquel knows what she is talking about, and she does it in an entertaining way.
The Winery and its very cool history. The little ones also had their tasting (must and appetizer) and were delighted. Thank you
The Winery and its very cool history. The little ones also had their tasting (must and appetizer) and were delighted. Thank you
Written August 16, 2023
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GabH
2 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Excellent winery and very friendly tour guide. Our guide was very informative and gave us a brief history of Laguardia, its tunnels and the winery. Her knowledge about wine tasting was impressive as well. We learned a lot from her. Awesome place to take photos too. And of course the wines are spectacular.
Written September 29, 2024
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Patrick
2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
My wife and I did a wine and tour and tasting in December 2021, a few days before the new year. Our guide, Antonio, was absolutely wonderful: energetic, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. He is clearly PASSIONATE about his work at Laguardia's oldest Bodega. Don't miss this tour!
Written January 1, 2022
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Thank you very much for the time dedicated to visiting Bodega El Fabulista and for making this review that we will pass on to our colleague Antonio.
We are very happy that you enjoyed the visit and that we have been able to bring you closer to the world and the culture of wine in a small and familiar winery but endearing at the same time.
For the entire team at Bodega El Fabulista it is a pleasure that visitors leave happy and that everyone enjoys and has a good time.
Thanking you once again for your time, assessment and comment, receive a cordial greeting from the entire team of Bodega El Fabulista.
Muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a visitar Bodega El Fabulista y por realizar esta reseña que trasladaremos a nuestro compañero Antonio.
Nos alegra mucho que hayan disfrutado de la visita y les hayamos podido acercar de una manera manera al mundo y la cultura del vino en una bodega pequeñita y familiar pero entrañable a la vez.
Para todo el equipo de Bodega El Fabulista es un placer que los visitantes salgan contentos y que todo el mundo disfrute y lo pase bien.
Agradeciendo una vez más su tiempo, valoración y comentario reciba un cordial saludo de todo el equipo de Bodega El Fabulista.
Written February 5, 2022
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Lili K
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Our visit at the Bodega El Fabulista was very nice. We‘ve learned a lot about the rioja wines and their history. It was quite impressive to see where wine was made centuries ago. A great thank you to our lovely guide.
Written October 19, 2021
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Muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a visitar Bodega El Fabulista y por realizar esta reseña.
Nos alegra mucho que hayan disfrutado de la visita y les hayamos dejado un buen recuerdo de Laguardia.
Para todo el equipo de Bodega El Fabulista es un placer que los visitantes salgan contentos y que todo el mundo disfrute y lo pase bien.
Agradeciendo una vez más su tiempo, valoración y comentario reciba un cordial saludo de todo el equipo de Bodega El Fabulista.
Written November 7, 2021
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Hello,
What days/times do you offer English tours? Also, is it possible to walk in for a tasting only?
Thank you.
Written May 31, 2019
If it possible to just taste the wines instead of going on a tour?
Written January 10, 2019
When the bodega shop is open, I think tasting without tour is possible. Contact the shop about opening hours.
Written January 11, 2019
Buenos días
Lamento su opinión sobre su visita a bodega El Fabulista. creo que de altivo tengo mas bien poco y respecto a el inicio en el exterior, toda, todas las visitas comienzan en el exterior a no ser que este lloviendo. El tiempo que estuvo en el estertor fue menos de 5 minutos
Written December 23, 2018
No sé de qué se trata la pregunta. Mi visita fue muy agradable.
Written December 23, 2018
Hay que reservar entradas para ir un grupo el Domingo día 2 de abril?
Written March 28, 2017
Seguro que es mejor reservar,ya que al ser muy pequeña podríais no pide entrar
Written March 29, 2017
Thank you for the informative review. Can you advise whether there is parking nearby, within the city walls? Thanks!
Written April 19, 2016
No, cars are not allowed within the city walls.
Written April 22, 2016
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