Bodega

In the heart of Rioja Alta, at the foot of the Sierra de la Demanda mountain range in the San Millán Valley, lies Cordovín, a village with a deep-rooted winemaking heritage spanning centuries , where the Florentino Martínez family has been growing grapes and crafting their wines for generations. Building on their renowned claretes and whites, they have developed a broad portfolio, with Distercio and Tanka standing out as their most refined and expressive reds.

Located in Entrena, just 10 minutes from Logroño, this spectacular, avant-garde wine hotel sits atop a hill at the foot of the Sierra de Moncalvillo, immersed in nature. The estate encompasses 16 hectares of vineyards, divided into 30 distinct plots spread across the surrounding area, with elevations ranging from 500 to 600 meters above sea level. The result is a collection of unique, character-driven wines that capture the essence of the Moncalvillo terroir.

Founded in 1988 in Cordovín, the birthplace of traditional Rioja clarete, this family-run project is now led by César (father) and Iván (son). In 2015, they opened a new winery in Alesanco to embrace the growing wave of wine tourism in the Alto Najerilla region, at the heart of the Route of the Monasteries and the Spanish Language. They produce traditional young wines—red, white, and clarete—under the César del Río label, along with a selection of wines from carefully chosen vineyards and harvests under the Yursum brand.

It produces its wines from 35 hectares of estate-owned vineyards in the municipality of San Vicente (Sonsierra). Nearly half of these are certified organic—an impressive achievement given the region’s challenging climate—and reflect a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture. The winery crafts a range of wines, from young wines like Chirimendo to Crianzas and Reservas under the Castillo de Mendoza label, as well as iconic organic selections such as Noralba and Castillo de Mendoza de Autor.

They cultivate 50 hectares of estate-owned vineyards, all located within a three-kilometer radius of the winery. Situated in one of the most extreme and Atlantic-influenced areas of Rioja, the Obarenes Mountains, this unique setting gives a distinctive character to their wines. The current winery dates back to 1973 and is nestled within the gardens of the spectacular Castillo de Sajazarra, creating a setting of exceptional beauty: castle, gardens, winery, and vineyard.

Tres generaciones de viticultores han trabajado las 20 hectáreas de viñedo que hoy mantiene la familia en una de las zonas más apreciadas de Rioja: Briñas, Haro, Labastida y Ábalos (la Sonsierra). Desde las nuevas instalaciones de Bohedal en Cuzcurrita, la familia emprendió ya hace una década una gran apuesta por el enoturismo (con atención exclusiva dela familia) que se traduce en un amplio catálogo de ‘experiencias Bohedal’.

Established in 1912, this family-owned winery in San Asensio cultivates over 150 hectares of estate vineyards in the finest areas of Rioja Alta. Now in the hands of the third generation—the children of ‘Perica’—the winery has undergone significant modernization, incorporating cutting-edge winemaking technology and enhancing the enotourism experience. In the vineyards, they have implemented detailed parceling and classification to elevate quality and expression.    

The family traces its viticultural origins back to 1723. They own 58 hectares of vineyards between Andosilla and San Adrián (Navarre municipalities in Rioja), on the banks of the Ega and Ebro rivers, with a Mediterranean continental climate. Cold winds from the Urbasa mountain range are tempered by the proximity to the rivers. Certified as an organic winery, Bagordi produces its wines without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

Chulato is one of the most honest young wines that has been served for decades at bars across La Rioja and the Basque Country, has been the historic identity of Bodegas Abeica. With the arrival of the fifth generation, young Ricardo and David Fernández, the family winery in Ábalos now produces one of the most interesting collections of single-vineyard and varietal wines in the Rioja DOCa. Abeica also offers wine tourism, including visits to their vineyards and ancient wine presses in the Sonsierra region.