Villa Lucia was created with this philosophy. It is a centre designed to enjoy, taste and spread the culture of wine, the most universal drink in the world. Laguardia is the meeting place right in the heart or Rioja Alavesa, a town rich in heritage that has a special charm.The wine museum recreates the traditional architecture of wineries and buildings in Rioja Alavesa. The materials used to build it recreate in detail the local architecture to be found in wineries and other buildings.A walk in Villa Lucía is the best appetizer to enjoy a special day out. It is the former estate of the Fabulist Samaniego family. In its 10,000 square meters you will find a botanical garden with species brought from around the world, also sculptures, soothing waterfalls and various wine machines dating from different periods. The Magic Wine Museum is undoubtedly is the jewel of the centre. It has the right scale for the tour to be efficient and entertaining and focuses on the history and rituals of wine. It displays an array of visual effects, aromas and colors, educational panels, models, artifacts and interactive aids for the curious. In an adjacent room there is a selected wine library for your meditation and relaxation. The reception has a thousand and one details to take home. Items related to the world of wine: decanters, key rings, corkscrews, books, gourmet gadgets, figurines and Vinfo pins. Also a extraordinary range of wines from all over the Rioja DOC. Our staff are wine specialists and are able to advice you on the different types of wines.Wine and food are two inseparable elements that become essential protagonists at Villa Lucia. The banquet hall or the garden room and covered by a spectacular marquee. They are flexible and multifunctional spaces where guests enjoy appetizing menus and cocktails designed for the various occasions. Visitors acquire a general knowledge about everything related to vine growing, winemaking and commercialization in the Rioja region. Also the work of various guilds, as the winemaker and the cooper, and have fun playing to recognize aromas, colors and flavors in our virtual tasting.We recently opened a small 4-D auditorium where you can enjoy our 3D short film “In a Dreamland”.After the visit there exists the option to enjoy a guided wine tasting accompanied with a traditional snack. This tasting shows the difference between various wines according to the evolution of its aroma, flavor and color.