Subsierra, Beneath the Sierra:
The union of wineries and winegrowers from Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta for a sustainable future of the Region.
Vitoria, November 6 – Presentation of the SUBSIERRA Association.
Between Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta, a group of winemakers and winegrowers have joined forces to form SUBSIERRA, an Association that reflects the rich tradition and commitment to the sustainable cultivation of vines and the production of quality wines. Subsierra is located in the shelter of the Sierra Cantabria, on the left bank of the Ebro River. This association is currently made up of eight wineries that, generation after generation, have known how to maintain the love and legacy of winemaking.
SUBSIERRA emerged in 2024 with the shared hope of its members to achieve an optimistic future for future generations. This union is based on values such as respect for the territory, commitment to family-owned wineries, work well done and the practice of organic viticulture that protects and enhances biodiversity while preserving traditional techniques.
Each winery within SUBSIERRA brings its own history and specialization in the production of high-quality wines. Wineries like Artuke, located in Baños de Ebro, look for soils with the purity of the terroir concept and are committed to the recovery of abandoned vineyards; or Bodegas Tierra in Labastida, which continues the third generation of winegrowers who work to keep the winemaking tradition alive and awaken vocations of “vignerores”. Carlos Sánchez in Labastida, is characterized by its limited and meticulous productions, focused on organic viticulture. In Lapuebla de Labarca, Bodegas Loli Casado, have found the balance between the preservation of traditions and the adoption of modern and sustainable practices; Bodegas Teodoro Ruiz Monje, from San Vicente de la Sonsierra, stands out for its artisanal work after four generations; in Samaniego, Bodegas Amaren is a family tribute with century-old vineyards promoting biodiversity; Bodegas Ostatu, also in Samaniego, continue with a centuries-old tradition, focusing their efforts on offering the highest quality based on organic viticulture and with the majority of production certified in EKo since 2021. Finally, Bodegas Tentenublo, in Viñaspre (Lanciego), seeks to revive artisanal wine production.
Currently with 8 family properties, 318 hectares, 77 wine references and 6 towns, the association defends the values of small producers, the recovery of old vineyards and the promotion of biodiversity, participating in the cultural landscape of the region, ensuring a fair price for their products and promoting sustainability throughout the value chain.