Bodega

This family-run winery traces its roots back through four generations of winegrowers. Carmelo Ezquerro, great-grandson and current owner, is firmly committed to showcasing the unique character of Tudelilla—a historic village that still preserves the largest area of dry-farmed vineyards in all of Rioja. His century-old vines are located in La Pedriza, where the stony soils impart a strong sense of place and distinct regional identity to the wines.

The family, long dedicated to viticulture, decided in 1998 to build a winery in the town of Galilea, nestled in the Ocón Valley (Central Rioja), to craft wines exclusively from their own vineyards. The wines of Nestares Eguizábal embody the unique character of their four estates, cultivated in a high-altitude region (between 520 and 650 meters) with extremely poor, clay-limestone and stony soils—conditions that give rise to wines with remarkable personality and distinct identity.

Navarrsotillo was a pioneer in bringing organic viticulture to Rioja and today produces exclusively certified organic wines from its own vineyards in Calahorra and along the Ebro riverbanks in La Rioja and Navarra, in villages belonging to the DOCa Rioja. Brothers Andrés and Ramón Serrano offer a broad portfolio that includes both modern and traditional Rioja styles, as well as a distinctive collection of single-varietal wines made from Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo.

Ángel López is the owner of this winery, located in the town of Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón, in the Rioja Alta subregion, where the foothills of the Obarenes Mountains slope down toward the Oja and Tirón rivers, in one of the coldest areas of Rioja. The winery is home to old vineyards that yield wines crafted for extended aging, both in barrel and bottle, offering remarkable cellaring potential that reflects the distinctive character of the region. .

In the heart of La Rioja Alta, the Leza García family has been passionately dedicated to viticulture for generations. With 145 hectares of their own vineyards, the Leza García family controls the entire process, from vine to bottle, offering different ranges of wines such as Nube de Leza García (fresh and expressive single-varietal wines), Leza García (crianza, reserva, and gran reserva – elegant Riojas with character), and a spectacular collection of wines from unique vineyards, sourced from the family’s most exceptional plots. Wines with history and a family soul, created to be shared.

If there is an emerging region in Rioja today, it is Alto Najerilla. The work of Juan Carlos Sancha with old vineyards—particularly his collection of Garnachas, now ranked among the finest wines in Rioja and Spain—has played a key role in the revival of this area. New projects, investments, and the acquisition of old vines have become increasingly common. Sancha’s Peña El Gato collection has placed Alto Najerilla’s Garnachas firmly on the global wine map. He is also a leading figure in the recovery of rare and nearly forgotten native varieties such as Maturana Tinta, Maturana Blanca, and Tempranillo Blanco.

The fourth generation of the Escudero family makes wines that mirror the characteristics of their vineyard, covering more than 60 hectares in Alfaro, on the slopes of Mount Yerga. Ilurce is proud of its terroir, Rioja Baja. It focuses on traditional Garnacha and Graciano grape varieties, under the influence of the Mediterranean and the continental climate (cold winters and wide temperature range).

Heras Cordón is a family-run winery based in Fuenmayor, in the heart of Rioja Alta. With a winemaking heritage dating back to the late 19th century and over 60 hectares of estate-owned vineyards in both Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, the family is dedicated to crafting classic Rioja wines. They work exclusively with local grape varieties and remain faithful to the traditional style of the region. Internationally recognized, the winery has been an official supplier to the Vatican since 2003.    

Gerardo and Aurora, along with the help of their children, run this small family-owned winery. While based in Rioja Alavesa (Assa/Lanciego), the majority of their 35 hectares of vineyards lie across the Ebro River, in the El Cortijo meander (Logroño). Viterico (young range) and Legado de Viteri (Crianza and Reserva) are their flagship wines: fresh, very easy to drink, with a long finish.