Sipping wine steeped in time-honoured tradition

Wine culture has always been an integral part of Bilbao’s well-renowned identity. Covered in vineyards and trellises from the 14th to the 19th century, the banks of the city’s estuary have always been synonymous with txakoli, a young, fruity white wine that pairs perfectly with seafood and fish.

With its historical links to the ‘chacolines’ and ‘caserios’ (inns and taverns), the Bizkaiko Txakolina Designation of Origin invites you to explore the city’s most iconic spots whilst discovering its local cuisine on Itinerary 1 of the Bizkaia Txakoli Route.