Izadi conquers the 'Best of'

Izadi has been awarded as Best of Tourism 2023, and award that recognizes the work the winery has been doing in wine tourism in recent years. The winery has taken this award to Villabuena de Álava in recognition of its 'sustainable wine tourism practices'.

Bodegas Izadi received this prestigious ‘Best Of’ award in the category of ‘Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices’. The jury, made up of professionals from leading gastronomy sectors, tourism agencies and specialized journalists, has been in charge of choosing, among 23 candidates, the winners of this this international mention framed within the Great Wine Capitals project.

This jury has awarded this recognition to Bodegas Izadi for its "wine tourism activities, as well as its commitment to its environment and to value the authenticity of its natural and cultural heritage. He also placed special emphasis "on the experience 'Villabuena sobre ruedas' which highlights the uniqueness of this town and its most special vineyards, such as El Regalo, where you arrive by electric bicycle to enjoy a picnic in a plot planted in 1936 and which is cultivated organically, respecting, to the maximum, its unique and unrepeatable character.

Due to its origins in gastronomy, hospitality is part of Izadi's culture as a company and, therefore, it is committed to a restless wine tourism department, which offers different experiences, close and careful, with a common denominator which is respect for the environment.

This philosophy extends to all areas of the company, which received the Wineries for Climate Protection certification three years ago, making it one of the wineries most committed to protecting the planet.

At the gala held at the Solar de Samaniego winery, other winners were Casa Cosme Palacio (Accommodation), Bodegas FyA (Art and Culture), Barrio de la Estación de Haro (Architecture, parks and gardens), Esférica Rioja Alavesa (Special Mention), Juan Carlos Ferrando (Best Restaurant), Bodegas Valdelana (Innovative Activities) and Criteria (Wine Tourism Services).