Rioja Alavesa Wine Route reaffirms its commitment to a model of responsible tourism by renewing its Biosphere certification, strengthening its position as a benchmark in sustainability in Euskadi. With more than 140 entities involved in the Rioja Alavesa Wine Route, this territory demonstrates that the union between tradition, innovation, and respect for the environment can generate a truly positive impact, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Rioja Alavesa, one of the most emblematic wine regions of Euskadi, has renewed once again its distinction as a Biosphere Certified Destination, a recognition granted by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) that certifies the correct implementation of sustainable practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This renewal confirms Rioja Alavesa’s commitment to a model of responsible, inclusive, and balanced tourism, where wine, landscape, and people form a unique ecosystem in which sustainability is not an added value, but the very essence of the destination.
The Rioja Alavesa Wine Route, certified as a Biosphere Destination, is a project that exemplifies how collaboration can transform a territory. More than 140 entities, including wineries, museums, accommodations, restaurants, activity companies, and municipalities in the region, are part of this network that works jointly to improve the visitor experience and protect its natural and cultural heritage.
This collaborative model not only strengthens local identity, but also promotes a sustainable economy based on responsible consumption, the appreciation of local products, and the preservation of natural resources. Rioja Alavesa shows that sustainable tourism can generate prosperity without compromising the future of the territory.
The Basque Country is one of the regions in Spain most committed to sustainable development in Europe. Euskadi has a Basque Strategy for Sustainable Tourism 2030, aligned with the United Nations SDGs, which promotes innovation, sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, and the integration of local communities in tourism management.
Within this framework, Rioja Alavesa has become a benchmark in sustainability, integrating environmental and social management policies that ensure the conservation of its landscape and the authenticity of the experiences enjoyed by its visitors.
The territory combines the modernity of its wine architecture with respect for rural traditions, making every visit a conscious and transformative experience.
Exploring Rioja Alavesa through a sustainable lens means understanding that wine is much more than a product: it is an expression of the territory. Each vineyard, each dry-stone wall, and each historical wine cellar speaks of centuries of coexistence between people and their environment.
Visitors can discover low-impact routes, take part in responsible wine tourism experiences, and taste local products in establishments committed to sustainability. Traveling in this way means leaving a positive footprint, supporting local communities, and contributing to preserving a landscape that breathes balance and authenticity.
The renewal of Rioja Alavesa’s Biosphere Certified distinction represents another step in its path toward a regenerative tourism model and shows that sustained commitment yields tangible results.
At Biosphere, we congratulate the entire Rioja Alavesa Biosphere Destination team and its associated businesses for this collective achievement. Their continuous work reinforces the shared vision that sustainability is the path toward more responsible, competitive, and conscious tourism.
Congratulations on continuing to demonstrate that Rioja Alavesa not only produces exceptional wine, but also a tourism model that inspires the world.