THE HISTORY

 Founded in 2016, Bodegas Rosario Vera is the Gil Family’s newest venture, marking their significant entry into the prestigious Rioja region. The winery is a deeply personal tribute, named after Rosario Vera—the mother of the family's fourth generation—to honor her vital role in the continuity of the family business. Situated in the town of Laguardia (Álava), the project represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream by the Gil family to produce exceptional wines in one of the world's most renowned viticultural areas, blending their multi-generational expertise with the unique heritage of Rioja Alavesa.

THE TERROIR

 The soul of Rosario Vera is defined by the high-altitude vineyards of Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta, where small plots of Tempranillo—ranging from 15 to 60 years old—thrive at elevations between 1,300 and 2,800 feet. Sheltered by the Sierra Cantabria mountains, the vines are rooted in diverse clay-limestone soils and endure a climate of sharp contrasts, with cold Atlantic influences meeting Mediterranean warmth. This environment forces the grapes to develop a remarkable balance of acidity and concentrated dark fruit. From the fresh and expressive Honoro Vera Rioja to the complex, barrel-aged flagship Rosario Vera, the wines capture the rugged elegance and mineral tension of this historic landscape.