Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria

A true First Growth of Rioja, the Viñedos y Bodegas Sierra Cantabria group is owned and operated by the Eguren family. For over 150 years and through five generations, the Eguren family has been at the forefront of Rioja's winemaking heritage, pioneering single-vineyard expressions and elevating the region's terroir to new heights. Rooted in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, their journey began as viticulturists, tending to the vines that would one day shape some of Spain's most celebrated wines. With an unwavering dedication to Tempranillo, the family has meticulously studied the microclimates, soils, and altitudes of their vineyards, crafting wines that capture the purest expressions of this noble grape and timeless village.

Sierra Cantabria Organza – A testament to the Eguren family's pioneering spirit in white winemaking, this exceptional blend of Tempranillo, Viura, Malvasía, and Garnacha Blanca originates from the grand cru site of Finca la Veguilla. Organically farmed with biodynamic principles, the vineyard’s calcareous clay and river pebble-laden soils give the wine remarkable tension and complexity. Aged on its lees for nine months in new French oak, Organza evolves from floral and beeswax notes in its youth to the classic oxidative elegance that defines Rioja’s greatest whites with age.

Sierra Cantabria Reserva Única – The family’s introduction to their single vineyard range, sourced from a spectacular Premier Cru vineyard in Labastida along the Ebro River named La Llana. This premier cru-style Rioja Reserva undergoes a rigorous barrel selection led by Marcos Eguren. Produced in varying quantities (1,500–4,000 cases per year), Única balances fantastic structure, a seamless texture, and pure red fruit character, offering a modern yet timeless expression of Rioja Reserva from the sandy soils of the banks of the Ebro River.

Finca El Bosque – A legendary Grand Cru vineyard perched high above the Ebro River, where deep iron-rich gravel-alluvial soils give the wine its deep intensity and structure. Producing the family's most concentrated Tempranillo, Finca El Bosque is meticulously hand-destemmed, fermented as whole berries, and aged for 16 months in new French and Hungarian barrique. The result is a wine of immense power yet refined by fresh minerality and silky tannins—a true expression of the Eguren family’s dedication to precision.

Mágico – Discovered in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria mountain range, the El Vardallo century-old 1.18-hectare vineyard is the oldest plot the Eguren family owns. Planted to a rare field blend of Tempranillo clones (including Tinta de Toro), Garnacha, and indigenous white varieties like Viura, Torrontés, and Calagraño, El Vardallo is a tribute to Rioja’s historic viticultural heritage and diversity. Vineyards of this complexity are as rare as they come in Rioja as most were uprooted during the second half of the 20th century. Plowed by horse, farmed with biodynamic practices, harvested by hand, fermented and aged with meticulous care, this ethereal, perfumed wine is a uniquely Burgundian take on Rioja.

Amancio – Amancio is named after Amancio Eguren, the grandfather of Marcos and Miguel Ángel Eguren, and is sourced from La Veguilla, one of the Eguren family's Grand Cru vineyards. Planted at high density on a steep, north-facing slope, La Veguilla is an incredibly low-yielding vineyard, producing what is arguably the most powerful and structured Tempranillo in the Eguren portfolio. This site, cultivated with Tempranillo, Viura, Malvasía, and Garnacha Blanca, benefits from colluvial mineral-rich soils. Every berry is hand-destemmed, preserving the purity and integrity of the fruit. The wine undergoes an extended élevage of 18 months in new French oak followed by 12 months in bottle, developing an extraordinary depth of flavor and aging potential. Amancio is a towering and broad-shouldered red, yet it retains remarkable finesse and balance.

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