Bodegas Sonsierra San Vicente de la Sonsierra

Sonsierra Viura Fermentado en Barrica

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

Harvested by hand from vines with an average age of over 40 years, in the county of Sonsierra in the heart of the Rioja Alta region.

Vinification

The must undergoes low-temperature pellicular maceration with the pomace for 24 hours in order to extract the maximum amount of aromatic precursors. It is then clarified at cold temperatures before undergoing alcoholic fermentation for a further 24 hours. When the sugar concentration starts to fall, the wine is transferred to new barrels of American oak, where it completes its alcoholic fermentation. It is then aged on its lees, which are stirred twice per week over a period of 3.5 months in order to keep them suspended. This wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, as our aim is to preserve the acidity that gives it its characteristic freshness.

Contains: sulphites.

Grape Variety

Viura 100%

Alcohol by Volume

12.0% ABV

Wine Style

White Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

This subtle yet distinctive wine is an attractive pale yellow colour, with bright lemon yellow hints. Its bouquet conveys the great elegance and complexity that is given to the wine by its barrel-aging on the lees. The fruity tones of pear and pineapple combine with those of white flowers and citrus, harmonising perfectly with the hints of toast, nuts, coconut and vanilla against a mouth-watering background of pastries. In the mouth it is silky and very voluminous, with a delicious blend of white and citrus fruits and just the right amount of acid to add freshness and vivacity. The sweet, persistent finish leads to an aftertaste filled with hints of fruit and toast.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.

Mindiarte Rioja Crianza Mindiarte

Origin: Rioja

Bodegas Sonsierra produces wines amongst the most prestigious from Rioja, fine and aromatic in their youth, well-balanced and with a delicate bouquet once aged. They are wines with a unique personality, with the unmistakable character of a historical area dedicated to wine.

Grapes harvested by hand and located in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabrian mountain range.

Vinification

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature and maceration with the skins for about 12 days. Aged for 12 months in American oak Bordeaux-type barrels, followed by a minimum of 3 months bottle ageing.

Contains: Sulphites

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.0% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

Intense ruby-red colour, with great depth. To the nose, vanilla and cinnamon aromas stand out, mixed with mature fruit. In the mouth, it is smooth and round, with good body and very well integrated sweet tannins.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.

Mindiarte Rioja Reserva Mindiarte

Origin: Rioja

Bodegas Sonsierra produces wines amongst the most prestigious from Rioja, fine and aromatic in their youth, well-balanced and with a delicate bouquet once aged. They are wines with a unique personality, with the unmistakable character of a historical area dedicated to wine.

Grapes harvested by hand and located in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabrian mountain range.

Vinification

Fermentation in stainless steels tanks for 10 days. Maceration with the skins for 20 days to obtain the right colour. Aged for 12 months in American (80%) and French (20%) oak Bordeaux-type barrels. A minimum of 24 months’ bottle ageing.

Contains: Sulphites.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

13.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

Appealing deep red colour with ruby and tawny rims. To the nose, smooth notes with good quality wood and spicy hints. In the mouth, round and pleasant, with toasty hints at the finish that give it consistency. Lingering mineral notes.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.

Mindiarte Rioja Tinto Mindiarte

Origin: Rioja

Bodegas Sonsierra's wines are amongst the most prestigious Rioja wines, fine and aromatic in their youth, well balanced and with a delicate bouquet once aged. They are wines with a unique personality, with the unmistakable character of a historical area dedicated to wine.

The climate is Mediterranean although Rioja Alta Comarca is a little wetter than Rioja Baja. Temperatures range from 11.8°C - 31.8°C and rainfall between 300 mm - 600 mm per annum. In winter the Cierzo wind blows constantly over the La Rioja region.

Vinification

Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25ºC to preserve and extract the fruity aromas to the maximum, plus maceration with the skins of around only 7 days so as not to extract too many.

Contains: Sulphites.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

13.0% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

Cherry coloured wine with violet rims. There is a variety of aromas on the nose with a hint of red fruit. The palate is backboned and fresh with a very fruity finish.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.

Pagos de la Sonsierra

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

Some 5 small vineyards with a unique terroir, located at an altitude of 450-750 metres. Goblet-trained in accordance with a traditional, balanced viticulture that naturally limits the production per hectare. These rain-fed vineyards, with their thin clay-limestone soil, are able to withstand harsh climates & adverse weather conditions. They are south-facing, which ensures they receive enough hours of sunshine to guarantee optimum ripening of the grape clusters. Rainfall is medium to low, with hot summers & cold winters. Daytime & night-time temperatures vary greatly throughout the ripening process, which significantly improves the quality of the grape. Harvested by hand.

Vinification

The must undergoes a cold pre-fermentation maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. It is pumped-over frequently in order to achieve optimum colour extraction. Weekly stirring & malolactic fermentation on the lees then takes place in carefully selected French oak barrels from the best cooperages in the world. The wine is left to age for 16 months in barrels of French oak, followed by at least 26 months in the bottle before it is ready to go on sale. Contains: sulphites.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

13.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

This very special Reserva has tremendous complexity, boasting a veritable symphony of flavours. The barrel-aging underlines & complements the exuberance of the ripe fruit that characterises our longest-aged wine. Dark chocolate, raisins & sultanas, chocolate liqueurs, eucalyptus, roasted coffee beans & cream all vie for attention. In the mouth it is voluminous, strong, ample, full-bodied & refined, with an agreeable finish that leaves a deep, long-lasting aftertaste as a powerful reminder of the wines personality.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.

Sonsierra Gran Reserva

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

Handpicked old vineyards, from 40 to 80 years old located on the higher slopes of the Cantabrian Mountain Range.

Vinification

After a gentle crush, cold maceration of the must with the skins for 24 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 8 days with periodic pumping at a maximum controlled temperature of 27ºC in order to preserve and extract the fruity aromas. Post fermentative maceration for 24-48 hours. Malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks.

24 months in French (70%) and American (30%) oak Bordeaux-type barrels. Minimum 36 months’ bottle aging.

Contains: sulphites.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

13.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

Strong and elegant with an aromatic complexity that develops as the wine airs in the glass. The notes of ripe fruit and currants, so typical of the old-growth vines where the grapes were grown, combine perfectly with the delicate aromas of cocoa, cream and toast and the balsamic hints provided by the wine’s lengthy aging in both barrel and bottle. It is voluminous and very well-structured in the mouth, with strong, sweet tannins that offer a long, silky, enveloping finish.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.

Vinedos de Sonsierra Duermealmas 2017

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

“Duermealmas”: the area of ​​San Vicente on the other side of the Ebro River, bordering Briones. The Hermitage of Los Remedios stood on the boundary between the two jurisdictions. Following a peaceful agreement, San Vicente de la Sonsierra now has its Virgin of Los Remedios, and Briones has its Christ of Los Remedios. The vineyard was planted in 1950, and the wine made from its grapes lulls wise souls to sleep . It covers 0.87 hectares, was planted in the traditional bush vine system in 1940. It is located at an altitude of 435m, on a slope with a 14.5% gradient, facing east to west, which ends at the Ebro River. The soil is loamy, calcareous, and basic, with low organic matter and exchange capacity, ideal for the cultivation of quality grapes.

Vinification

After destemming, the grapes were selected and placed in stainless steel tanks where fermentation took place for 12 days without post-maceration. A total of 1,350 litres were produced, which were then transferred to six new 225-litre premium French oak barrels. The wine was aged in these barrels for 20 months without racking on October 7, 2017.

It was bottled on April 14, 2020. The careful selection and low yield of this vineyard mean that only 1,728 bottles are being released . It is one of the few Rioja wines that, in this inaugural vintage, has achieved the Singular Vineyard designation.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.2% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

On the nose, Duermealmas reveals aromas of ripe black fruits like blackberry and blueberry, along with hints of spices, cocoa, and balsamic notes. On the palate, it is intense and balanced, with silky tannins and a long, persistent finish that leaves an unforgettable impression.

This wine pairs perfectly with red meats, game dishes, and aged cheeses, making it ideal for those seeking a high-quality wine to enjoy on special occasions.

Vinedos de Sonsierra El Manao 2017

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

100% Tempranillo grapes, from the "El Manao" plot, hand-harvested. This small gem of just 0.24 hectares was planted in the traditional bush vine system in 1927 (although the Regulatory Council records it as 1952). It sits at an altitude of 410 meters, on a 20% slope with perfect southern exposure. A majestic walnut tree overlooks the vineyard. The soil is characterised by its clay-limestone composition, with medium organic matter and cation exchange capacity, ideal for viticulture. This year in Rioja Alta was characterized by dry conditions, with a severe frost on April 28th. Production reached 720 kg, with a yield of 3,000 kg/ha. The harvest was very early, on September 23rd, 2017.

Vinification

After de-stemming, the grapes were selected and placed in 500-litre stainless steel tanks where fermentation took place for 14 days without post-maceration. 460 litres were produced, which were then transferred to two new 225-litre premium French oak barrels on October 3, 2017, where they remained for 22 months without racking.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

With aromas of ripe fruit, black fruit jam, liquorice, coffee and tobacco along with a palate of dark berries, toasted spice and round tannins, Sonsierra El Manao Rioja Vinedo Singular finishes long, elegant and persistent.

Pairs well with roast lamb, venison and aged hard cheeses.

Vinedos de Sonsierra El Muerdago 2020

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

This vineyard is located on a west-east sloping hillside at an altitude of 550 meters. The slope is 6.4%. The soil is sandy loam with low limestone content, alkaline, with low organic matter and cation exchange capacity. According to the Regulatory Council's records, it dates back to 1960. Planting pattern: 2.20 x 1.40 meters and planting density: 3,240 vines/hectare.

Vinification

After destemming, the grapes were selected and placed in 500 litre stainless steel tanks where fermentation took place for 14 days without post-maceration.

Subsequently, the wine was transferred to a 700 litre concrete egg where it continued to mature and refine for a year. It was bottled on March 25, 2022 with a great selection and low yield of this vineyard mean that they only released 934 bottles of the 2020 vintage to the market.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.0% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

On the nose, El Múerdago boasts intense aromas of ripe black fruits like blackberry and blueberry, alongside notes of cocoa, sweet spices, and subtle balsamic hints. On the palate, it is broad and balanced, with fine tannins and a long, persistent finish that leaves a velvety sensation.

This wine pairs beautifully with red meats, game dishes, and aged cheeses, making it perfect for special occasions or for collectors seeking something unique and exclusive.

Vinedos de Sonsierra El Ricon De Los Galos 2017

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

EL RINCON DE LOS GALOS, a high pass or mountain pass with abundant stone in its different strata, including both cemented sedimentary rock (sandstone) and calcareous clay conglomerate, on the cultivated surface. This territory was known among the leading figures of the 14th century as "El Rincón de los Galos" (The Corner of the Gauls). Thus, "Gallo" originally meant Gauls and "Canta" meant corner. The soil has low organic matter content and cation exchange capacity. It is clay-calcareous with a sandy texture. The vineyard ripens early due to the soil texture. In Rioja Alta, it was characterized by a dry year, with a severe frost on April 28th, and its production was 2620 kg, with a yield of 3797 kg/ha. The harvest date was very early, on September 20th, 2017.

Vinification

After de-stemming, the grapes were selected and placed in stainless steel tanks where fermentation took place for 16 days without post-maceration. 1575 litres were produced, which were then transferred to seven new 225-litre premium French oak barrels on October 5, 2017, where they remained for 18 months without racking.

It was bottled on April 14, 2020. The careful selection and low yield of this vineyard mean that only 2,016 bottles are being released. It is one of the few Rioja wines on the market that, in this inaugural vintage, has achieved the Singular Vineyard designation.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

On the nose, El Rincón de los Galos reveals intense aromas of ripe dark fruits like blackberry and blueberry, along with notes of cocoa, balsamic hints, and spices for added depth. On the palate, it is voluminous and silky, with well-structured tannins and a long, persistent finish with hints of licorice and toasted notes.

Perfect for pairing with red meats, game stews, and aged cheeses, this wine is ideal for celebrating special moments.

Vinedos de Sonsierra Quitasuenos 2020

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

Located on a flat area along the Ebro River, in the magical place known as “El Bosque,” surrounded by riparian forest and other small vineyards. A place with exceptional qualities for grapevine cultivation, featuring alluvial soils with a loamy-sandy substrate, minimal erosion, and a rich microbiota in perfect balance. Harvested on October 4, 2020 by manual harvest. Rational and sustainable viticulture, in balance with nature. The vineyard is worked naturally without any machinery intervention.

Vinification

After de-stemming, the grapes were selected and placed in a stainless steel tank where fermentation took place. Malolactic fermentation and aging for 12 months in 6 second-use 225 litre American oak barrels with light toasting to preserve maximum varietal integrity. Bottled in June 2022. The careful selection and low yield of this vineyard resulted in only 1,340 bottles being released to the market in this inaugural vintage.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.0% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

This wine presents a symphony of complex flavors and aromas that echo the uniqueness of its origin.

On the nose, Quitasueños offers a profound bouquet of ripe red fruits mingled with delicate hints of spice and vanilla, a legacy of its time in oak. The palate is greeted with a balanced complexity, showcasing structured tannins and a velvety texture that leads to a lingering, elegant finish.

Vinedos de Sonsierra Soltierra 2021

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

A small vineyard covering just 0.32 hectares. Its vines were planted with the Garnacha variety in 1927 on a steep, 20% slope. This nearly century-old Garnacha is located in Diasol, one of the highest areas of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, at an altitude of 620 meters, where the sun and the soil combine to create this unique vineyard. It is surrounded by thyme, juniper, and other younger vineyards. The harvest took place on October 10, 2021: - Hand-harvested. - Rational and sustainable viticulture, in harmony with nature. - Vineyard worked by hand without any machinery.

Vinification

After de-stemming, the grapes were selected berry by berry and placed in stainless steel tanks where fermentation took place. Malolactic fermentation followed, and the wine was aged for 12 months in two 225 litre French oak barrels, previously used for third-use wine.

It was bottled in June 2023. The great selection and the low yield of this vineyard mean that they only released 582 bottles to the market.

Grape Variety

Grenache/Garnacha 100%

Alcohol by Volume

14.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

Visually, Soltierra is deep cherry red with violet reflections, bright and clean. On the nose, it offers a powerful explosion of wild fruits complemented with notes of cocoa, pepper, and a mineral background. Subtle touches of rosemary and fennel add complexity to its aromatic profile. On the palate, it reveals itself as fresh and vibrant, with a sparkling acidity that perfectly balances its tannic structure, leaving an aftertaste that invokes the purity of the fruits and the land from which it comes.

Vinedos de Sonsierra Vinedo Viejo

Origin: San Vicente de la Sonsierra, Spain

Planted in 1950, this vineyard features bush-trained vines. It is located at an altitude of 435 meters on a small hillside that descends towards the Ebro River. Thanks to its great longevity, the vines have strong, deep roots that help them store reserves in their thick trunks, promoting better budding and growth. Each mature vine directs its greatest effort into every cluster, producing small grapes with deeper, more complex colour, aromas, and flavour.

Vinification

After selection and destemming, the grapes were placed in stainless steel tanks, where fermentation took place over 10 days without post-fermentation maceration. A total of 3,100 litres were produced, which were used to fill 13 new, selected 225-litre French oak barrels, where the wine remained for 21 months without racking.

Contains: sulphites.

Grape Variety

Tempranillo 100%

Alcohol by Volume

13.5% ABV

Wine Style

Red Wines

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Winemaker's Notes

An intense ruby ​​red colour with deep garnet reflections, clean and bright. The nose reveals intensely fresh black fruit such as black cherry and balsamic aromas, with spicy hints of cocoa and coffee. The palate is long and intense with well-rounded, polished tannins, leaving memories of the aromas recorded on the nose.

Awarded Gold - Rioja Masters 2025.

Available Vintages & Format

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.