La Escondida is a wine producer located in the renowned wine region of Rioja in Spain. This family-owned winery has been producing exceptional wines for over a century, making it one of the oldest wineries in the region.
Founded in 1892 by the García family, La Escondida has a long-standing tradition of producing high-quality wines with a deep respect for the land and the winemaking process. The winery is located in the small village of Elciego, which is known for its rich history and unique terroir. The village is situated in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, one of the three sub-regions of Rioja, known for its exceptional Tempranillo grapes.
La Escondida is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, using traditional and organic methods of grape cultivation. The winery has its own vineyards, which are carefully tended to by hand to ensure the highest quality of grapes. The vineyards are located in the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria, where the combination of altitude, climate, and soil creates the perfect conditions for growing grapes.
The winemaking process at La Escondida is a delicate balance between tradition and innovation. The winery uses traditional techniques, such as hand-harvesting and aging the wines in oak barrels, to produce wines that are true to the Rioja style. At the same time, they also incorporate modern technology to ensure consistency and quality in every bottle.
La Escondida produces a range of wines, including their flagship wine, La Escondida Reserva. This wine is a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo grapes, aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels. It is a complex and elegant wine with notes of dark fruits, spices, and a hint of vanilla. Another notable wine from La Escondida is their Gran Reserva, which is only produced in exceptional vintages
