Our D.O.
Village of La Seca
After years of cultivating our family vineyards in La Seca, we have come to appreciate the unique qualities of this region. Its stony soil, altitude, and proximity to the Duero River distinguish it, imparting a special minerality and salinity to our wines.
Verdejo
We firmly believe in the potential of Verdejo. By using various vinification techniques, we highlight its natural personality, offering a range of wines that showcase the versatility of this noble grape.
Ageing / Longevity
Verdejo isn’t just about fresh and fruity wines. We aim to demonstrate that it is a variety capable of remarkable development in the bottle, given the right conditions.
Tinta de Toro
Maires describes the essence of a family project that reflects the influence of the passage of time in viticulture. Influence that has transcended several generations maintaining values and tradition, which together with the innovation of the present day results in these wines capable of transmitting those principles.
Our Wines
Ademán is a conceptual synthesis in which through gestures we represent the wine and the type of vineyard, always with hands of different ages that reflect states according to their age or a stage in the life of each person.
Gesture + Wine + vineyard = Gesture Synthesis
The Vineyards
For the Maires family, the vineyard has always played a fundamental role in the production of quality wines. The 16 hectares of Maires vineyards are located in different areas of the Toro DO, and are sometimes over 100 years old. The perfect orientation of the vineyards, the composition of the soils and the drainage create a perfect harmony for the cultivation of the vines. This combination of factors creates a favorable microclimate that makes possible the production of high quality wines, our wines.
Wine with roots: the strength of gumiel de mercado’s terroir
Authentic wines born from a profound understanding of the land and respect for origin.
At Bodegas Arrocal, located in Gumiel de Mercado (Ribera del Duero), each wine is a faithful reflection of its origin. Rodrigo and Asier, the second generation at the helm, have pioneered a comprehensive study of their territory—assessing soils, orientations, microclimates, ecosystems, and the behavior of each plot to fully unlock their qualitative potential.
Our Vineyards
A classification model rooted in Vineyard Quality.
From this extensive research, Arrocal has established an innovative vineyard classification system based on origin:
- Regional Vineyard (VR): Vineyards located outside the municipality of Gumiel de Mercado.
- Qualified Municipal Vineyard (VCM): Plots that represent the overall character of the village.
- Superior Quality Vineyard (VCS): Small, exceptional plots within the municipality, ideal for high-expression wines.
This segmentation enables a precise expression of each origin, preserving identity and offering clear and honest traceability to the consumer.
Wines That Speak of Place
Arrocal’s portfolio is structured around three lines, aligned with their terroir-driven philosophy:
- Village Wines: Blends of different parcels that provide a comprehensive vision of Gumiel de Mercado.
- Lieu-Dit Wines (Paraje): Wines from various plots within a specific area, such as Los Colmenares.
- Single Vineyard Wines: Exclusive bottlings from a single plot with distinctive and recognizable character.
This segmentation allows for precise work with each origin, respecting the identity of each area and offering the consumer clear and honest traceability.
Respectful Aging: 12 Months to Express the Vineyard
All wines from this new Arrocal era undergo 12 months of aging in used barrels—a deliberate and coherent choice that avoids the dominance of new oak, allowing the vineyard’s character, varietal typicity, and terroir expression to shine through.
Wines that Stir Emotion Through Origin
Rather than focusing on winemaking techniques, Arrocal embraces responsible viticulture aligned with the natural potential of each plot. Their goal is to offer a sensorial journey through Gumiel de Mercado, showcasing the diversity of its soils, altitudes, and landscapes in every glass.
Casa Lebai
In the 2019 vintage, CASA LEBAI was born; initially it was contemplated that it would be part of the Family winery, but as it progressed it was decided that it should be an independent project because of its uniqueness, this does not make them better than the rest of the family’s wines, but they are undoubtedly unique.
It is the most personal project of Rodrigo and Asier Calvo, after taking over the direction of the viticulture of the family vineyard, they conducted a thorough study of the area to classify the vineyard by clones, zones, soils and orientation, with which begins the concern to try to express the typicality of each place and all this gives rise to that word that we like so much at home “ZONIFICATION” of the vineyard of Gumiel de Mercado.
Our Vineyards
Of the 32 estates that make up the family vineyard, three are chosen for their age, soil typicity and winemaking behavior, each with a character and personality that makes them different from the rest, leaving aside the style of the area and, of course, winemaking fashions.
Authenticity from the Heart of Bierzo
Located in Carracedelo, at the western edge of D.O. Bierzo, Bodega del Abad is a family winery founded with the aim of enhancing the value of estate-grown grapes in one of Spain’s most distinctive regions. Established in the early 21st century, the winery focuses on wines with a clear sense of origin, highlighting Mencía and Godello as emblematic Bierzo varieties.
Responsible Viticulture and Estate Vineyards
With 37 hectares of vineyards under full ownership—on both hillside and riverside plots—the winery exclusively cultivates its own grapes, ensuring total quality control from vineyard to bottle. Their approach is rooted in environmental respect, minimal intervention, and precise plot-by-plot farming, preserving the diversity of slate, clay-iron, and alluvial soils typical of the area.
Native Varieties and Atlantic Typicity
- Godello: Grown on north-facing slopes, expressing freshness, minerality, and volume at elevation.
- Mencía: Trained both bush-style and trellised, produces reds with precise fruit, natural freshness, and great aging potential.
Bodegas Montebaco
- Valbuena de Duero (Valladolid)
- bodegasmontebaco.com
- @montebaco
An Island of Altitude and Authenticity in Ribera del Duero
Founded in 1994 by the Esteban Martín family, Bodegas Montebaco sits between Valbuena de Duero and Pesquera de Duero. Its Monte Alto estate rises to an exceptional elevation of 840–900 m on clay-limestone slopes—earning the nickname “an island within Ribera del Duero” due to its unique geographic and soil conditions.
Terroir, Sustainability, and Precise Farming
- Poor soils and extreme climate contribute elegance and freshness.
- Certified organic vineyards, trellised vines, green pruning by hand, and mechanical tillage minimize herbicide use and allow precise fertilization with peat.
- Yields are tightly controlled at just 1.5–2 kg per plant (~4,000 kg/ha), ensuring high aromatic concentration.
Family Legacy and Technical Vision
Originally a mixed-use agricultural estate, the transition to viticulture began with 20 hectares planted in 1987. From 1997, renowned enologist César Muñoz led winemaking. Today, Manuel Esteban Martín and winemaker Patricia Benítez continue the legacy.
Vineyard-Driven Portfolio
- Montebaco de Finca: A blend of several estate plots, classically aged in oak, and a faithful reflection of Monte Alto vineyard.
- Selección Especial: Produced only in exceptional vintages; very limited quantities (5,000 - 6,000 bottles).
- Cara Norte: A single-parcel Tempranillo, organically farmed and aged 14 months (30% new oak). Scored 96 points by Tim Atkin (2021), described as “refined, detailed, and refreshing.”
Montebaco stands out for its high elevation, organic farming, precision viticulture, low yields, plot hierarchy, and global vision. The philosophy is clear: terroir speaks louder than technology—resulting in wines of elegance, minerality, and strong identity.
The Authentic Expression of Toro’s Vineyards through a Vigneron’s Vision
At the heart of D.O. Toro, Xavier Iturria embodies the modern-day vigneron: a winemaker-grower who lives by the vineyard, deeply connected to the land. Born in France and trained in Bordeaux, Xavier came to Toro drawn by the power of Tinta de Toro, ancient ungrafted vines, and the extreme conditions of this Castilian terroir. In 2009, he founded Bodegas Iturria with a clear goal: to craft honest, precise wines rooted in origin.
Own Vineyards and Regenerative Farming
Bodegas Iturria works exclusively with dry-farmed vineyards, free from herbicides or pesticides since inception. Its 2.5 hectares of old, ungrafted bush vines—planted on loose, warm soils over 700 m altitude—are at the core of a viticulture focused on natural balance, biodiversity, and living soils. These family-inherited plots coexist with other selected vineyards farmed with ecological principles.
Biodynamics without Dogma
Biodynamics here is a way of life, not a marketing tool. Xavier applies biodynamic principles pragmatically, guided by the lunar calendar and vineyard rhythms to strengthen the vines’ self-regulation and expression. No commercial yeasts, additives, or corrective techniques are used in the cellar.
Low-Intervention Winemaking
Each wine is a true expression of site—fermented spontaneously, minimally clarified, and aged in used barrels. Since the 2023 harvest, no sulfites are used during early winemaking, resulting in more vibrant, textural, and fluid wines.
A Unique Style: Toro Reimagined
Bodegas Iturria’s style is distinctive: structured yet fresh, tense, and digestible. Harvesting is advanced to preserve natural acidity, and Tinta de Toro is blended with Garnacha and traditional white varieties for aromatic nuance and finesse—yielding wines that honor Toro’s power while offering a refined and contemporary profile.
The Parcel White: A Vineyard Jewel
A field blend of co-planted native white varieties vinified together, this parcel white is a saline, mineral-driven, and highly limited production wine—a tribute to Toro’s historic varietal diversity and white wine potential.
Bodegas Iturria isn’t about trends—it’s about listening to the vineyard.
Xavier’s commitment as a vigneron is evident in every detail, from respecting the vine’s natural cycle to crafting wines that embody authenticity, balance, and a clear personality. In a globalized world, Iturria offers a sincere, distinctive voice for the vineyards of Toro.
The Most Authentic Expression of Historical Vineyards in Tierra del Duero
Concejo Bodegas tells the story of revival—an ancestral viticultural heritage in the heart of Cigales brought back to life with a contemporary, precise, and deeply sustainable vision. All wines are certified organic and crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes, cultivated without herbicides or systemic treatments, under responsible and regenerative vine growing practices.
Terroir and Geological Distinction
The Concejo vineyards lie on a mosaic of exceptional soils: 35% active limestone, delivering tension, precision, and longevity; and a notable presence of gypsum crystals—a rare mineral lending each plot a distinctive identity. This soil richness, coupled with an extreme continental climate, shapes high-altitude wines that are elegant, vibrant, and deeply rooted in origin.
Single Estate Wines and Origin Hierarchy
- Carredueñas: Our line of estate wines, made exclusively from our own vineyards—some over 60 years old—cultivated in bush-trained, dry-farmed conditions. Carredueñas Rosado Sobre Lías, Finca Rosado, and Finca Tinto are certified organic wines that embody a direct interpretation of their respective plots.
- Concejo Reserva: A Vino de Paraje officially recognized by the D.O. Cigales. This structured red wine comes from a specific site with a unique geological and microclimatic identity. Certified organic.
- El Más de Concejo: The winery’s qualitative pinnacle, from a historic vineyard over 80 years old at 840 m elevation, on limestone and gypsum-rich soils. A microvinified red made only in exceptional vintages, combining varietal precision, mineral elegance, and emotional depth. Also certified organic.
