Bodegas Zárate
Located in the heart of Galicia, in the renowned Rías Baixas region, you will find the traditional Spanish winery Bodegas Zárate – a name synonymous with quality and pioneering spirit. What began in 1707 with Diego Zárate y Murga, the first Marquis of Montesacro, has now developed into one of the most important addresses for authentic Albariño.
The Zárate family has been cultivating and protecting its own vineyards for seven generations. That's more than 400 years of history and tradition, linked to a land that expresses itself through its wines. The winery's vineyards cover 6.54 hectares, spread over eleven plots in the municipalities of Sisán and Padrenda, in the Salnés Valley – an area considered to be the birthplace of Albariño. The barren, sun-drenched soils, combined with the Atlantic climate, create optimal conditions for this grape variety. Many of the ungrafted vines are over 100 years old, and thanks to their deep roots, they produce expressive wines. Zárate stands for natural, down-to-earth wines that perfectly reflect the characteristics of the region. The wines are never loud, but elegant and precise – Albariño in its purest form.
White wines from Bodegas Zárate
from Bodegas Zárate
Since 2000, Eulogio Pomares has been shaping the signature style of Zárate as its head winemaker. With his uncompromising focus on sustainability, minimal intervention and a deep respect for the terroir, he has led the winery to new heights. Chemical fertilisers and herbicides are taboo – instead, the winery relies on permanent cover cropping and a natural circular economy in the vineyard. At Bodegas Zárate, you can experience Albariño in its most authentic form – deeply rooted in history, driven by sustainable passion and shaped by a unique terroir. A winery that combines the past and the future in every bottle.
Producer
Elias Mora
The bodega was founded in 2000 by Victoria Benavides and the name of the winery honours the former owner of the vineyards: Elías Mora. The oenologist is one of Spain's undisputed winegrowers.
Chazánte
Chazánte – the best of grapes and tea. Chazánte is a non-alcoholic sparkling tea that combines the complex aromas of exclusive teas with the freshness and mineral notes of wine – refined with fine carbonation.
Viñedos Lacalle y Laorden
In 2015 the two families of Zapiain and Lopez de Lacalle launched the Izar-Leku Mahastiak project (today Grupo Artadi) in Zarautz/Basque Country, with the aim of producing a table wine as well as a sparkling wine with Txakoli as the base wine. Today this sparkling wine is part of the "Viñedos Lacalle y Laorden" company - just like the premium single-vineyard wine "Viña El Pisón", though this wine comes from the Álava/Rioja region.