The Eight Essential Basque Country Hotels for Wine Aficionados

The Rioja Alavesa basin on the border of the Basque Country and La Rioja is up there with the likes of Tuscany and Napa Valley in both the quality of its wines and breathtaking beauty of its landscape. The internationally recognized wine region is surrounded by the striking granite peaks of Sierra de Cantabria to the North and the Iberian range to the south, creating a perfect grape-growing climate where rolling vineyards and picturesque medieval villages stretch for as far as the eye can see. Wine lovers far and wide flock here to experience this feast for the senses. Below are the best hotels for travelers wanting to make the most out of their pilgrimage.