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The Tierra y Vino restaurant at the Palacio de Samaniego earns its first Repsol star and celebrates the gastronomic excellence of Rioja Alavesa

Three years after entrusting the reins of its kitchen to young Portuguese chef Bruno Coelho, Tierra y Vino has reached a decisive milestone: its first Repsol Spain 2025 star. This distinction confirms Ariane de Rothschild's vision of making the Palacio de Samaniego, located in Rioja Alavesa, a mecca for European gastronomy and art de vivre.

Sublimated ingredient: signature cuisine that blends tradition and modernity

At Tierra y Vino, each creation is born from an intimate dialogue between the earth and the chef's touch. Inspired by the unique terroir of Rioja Alavesa and the Basque Country, Bruno Coelho expresses a cuisine of emotion. His signature style is part of an approach where mastery of contemporary techniques meets absolute respect for the product. Vegetables and herbs from the Palacio's organic garden, local produce, the region's iconic wines and Edmond de Rothschild's grands crus compose a refined symphony in which each flavor reveals the purity of its origin. This distinction positions Tierra y Vino among Spain's finest restaurants and confirms Edmond de Rothschild Heritage's ambition to make the Palacio de Samaniego a must-visit gastronomic and oenological destination in Europe.

Receiving a Repsol star is above all recognition of a collective effort guided by a single requirement: to honor the raw material, to understand it in order to better enhance it.
Bruno CoelhoChef of Tierra y Vino

A sanctuary where time, culture and craftmanship come to life

Located in the heart of the historic village of Samaniego, the Palacio de Samaniego offers an intimate setting with nine rooms, surrounded by vineyards and listed landscapes. Restored in 2016 under the leadership of Ariane de Rothschild, it embodies the meeting of history and contemporary creation. Tierra y Vino is part of this philosophy with its signature cuisine, entirely focused on the gastronomic experience, an exceptional wine cellar bringing together the family estates and the best vintages of Rioja Alavesa, and a holistic approach where the art of dining, nature, time, and craftsmanship come together in harmony.

Tierra y Vino

Chef : Bruno Coelho
Capacity : 24 table cutlery
Tasting menu : 14 courses, updated with each harvest
Food and wine pairings : Rioja wines, Edmond de Rothschild grands crus, exclusive vintages served en primeur at the Palacio
Organic permaculture vegetable garden & selection of committed local producers