A place to lose yourself among the grapevines.
In the heart of the peninsula, where the northern plains are crossed by the river Duero, lies the Conde de San Cristóbal Winery in the Denomination of Origin Ribera del Duero, one of the most prestigious denominations of origin in Spain.
It was named Bodegas y Viñedos del Conde de San Cristóbal in honour of their grandfather Pelayo, 8th Count of San Cristóbal, and the link with the first Count, Julián de San Cristóbal y Eguiarreta with the area, as oydor (judge) of the Royal Appellate Court of Valladolid.
Conde de San Cristóbal red wines are limited production wines and only high end red wines are obtained. We grow our vines to ensure they have a low yield; just a bottle and a half is made from each grapevine.
Grapes are harvested by hand and selected with great care; each plot is vinified separately for greater quality control. Then, the grapes are macerated at low temperatures before being fermented. Fermentation lasts 9 to 12 days and they are pumped over and punched down during this period.
Finally, new French oak barrels are used to mature the wine to give them a more elegant and complex taste.