SAN PEDRO APOSTOL, BODEGAS
Rioja D.O.Ca.
The cooperative winery is based in the town of Huercanos, Rioja Alta and was established in 1962. They are one of the largest land holders in Rioja with vineyards located across the Rioja Alta sub-region. The high quality and best known Spanish grape Tempranillo composes nearly 90% of the winery’s plantings with vine age averaging over 40 years.
Appellation
Rioja D.O.Ca.
Owner
Co-operatively owned
Winemaker
Carlos Rodriguez
Varieties Grown
Tempranillo and Viura
Hectares/Age of Vines
1,100 hectares / up to 60+ years
Altitude/Soil
400 - 640 meters / lower elevation, Sandy; higher elevation, lime-rich clay with tumbled stones
Farming Methods
Traditional methods