| Region of production: | Rioja Alta |
| Winery Location: | San Vicente de la Sonsierra |
| Year Established: | 1957 |
Vineyard Holdings
18 ha
- La Canoca Vineyard
Top Wines Produced
- Sierra Cantabria Collección Privada: 100% Tempranillo from 50-year-old vines. Soils are calcareous clay and gravel. The grapes are hand-picked, and the wine undergoes extended maceration before aging in a mixture of American and French oak barrels. The wine is unfiltered.
- Sierra Cantabria Única Reserva: 90% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano. The wine is aged two years in French and American oak barrels and bottled unfiltered.
Average Total Production
- N/A
Summary
Guillermo Eguren founded Sierra Cantabria in 1957, in the historical winemaking town of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. The area is located between the Sierra Cantabria mountain range and the Ebro River, providing a microclimate conducive to viticulture. Both a continental and a Mediterranean climate affect the vineyards, offering warm afternoons ideal for ripening and cool nights that preserve acidity in the grapes. The estate is now carried on by the fourth generation of the Eguren family, Marcos Eguren, who is both winemaker and director.
Style & Vinification Techniques
The Sierra Cantabria estate pays careful attention to the health of their vines, using organic fertilizers and principles. In the winery, the grapes are meticulously sorted and then pressed. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation occur in stainless steel vats or wooden barrels. The wines are racked every four months prior to bottling.
Producer Website: Sierra Cantabria