Somontano Wine Route

A temperate climate with temperature contrasts between day and night, vineyards located between the plains and the mountains. Altitude and latitude give the wines a very special character, a fantastic balance between fruit and acidity. Somontano wines speak of territory, of the 4,000 hectares of vineyards, most of which are distributed in small plots where vines share space with almond, olive and fig trees. They speak of the altitude of the vineyards, between 350 and 1000 metres above sea level; and of their location, below the Pyrenees and the rivers and ravines of the Sierra de Guara. They are aromatic, fresh wines, with intensity and fantastic acidity, surprising wines with personality. Among the varieties grown in this territory we find some native varieties such as Parraleta, Moristel or the white Alcañón and others such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon in reds or Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer in whites, which after more than 120 years, are varieties to which Somontano gives its special character, "somontanised" varieties such as the white Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, riesling, sauvignon blanc and other reds such as tempranillo, syrah, garnacha tinta or pinot noir. 

There are various means of transport to reach this area. The airports of Zaragoza and Barcelona are the closest to Barbastro, which is the capital of the district. In addition, the N-240 national road links this wine-growing region with the main dual carriageways linking Aragon with Catalonia, Navarre and the Basque Country. Barbastro is 50 kilometres from Huesca and 120 kilometres from Zaragoza. From Madrid, via the dual carriageways A-2 and A-23, the distance is 440 kilometres. Barbastro and Alquézar are two of the most outstanding towns on this wine route, but they are not the only ones. Along the way, charming villages appear, whose history, life and traditions have been shaped by the presence of wine for centuries. Here you will find wineries and establishments that will bring you closer to this wine culture. And all of this in an exceptional setting, the Sierra y Cañones de Guara Natural Park, a unique landscape in Europe. Use the location map on the page to see all the destinations that form part of the Wine Route.