Bodegas Baigorri – Architecture in the service of wine

Located in Samaniego, at the heart of the prestigious Rioja Alavesa, Bodegas Baigorri is a bold project founded in 2002, renowned for its gravity-fed winemaking and its iconic architectural design — a true reflection of a philosophy combining innovation, precision, and respect for the fruit. Conceived as a tribute to transparency and purity, the bodega stands today as a symbol of modern Rioja, uniting architectural brilliance with oenological excellence.

Designed by Basque architect Iñaki Aspiazu, the winery unfolds over seven underground levels perfectly integrated into the landscape of Samaniego. This vertical construction enables gravity-fed vinification, eliminating the need for pumping from grape sorting to bottling. This rare and demanding process preserves the integrity of the berries, limits premature oxidation, and ensures gentle and precise extraction. Each stage, from harvest reception to barrel ageing, is guided by the pursuit of fruit purity and terroir expression.

Bodegas Baigorri manages around 35 hectares of estate vineyards and selects additional parcels from partner growers located between 450 and 700 meters above sea level. The soils, predominantly limestone and clay-limestone, give the wines their mineral freshness and elegant structure.

The flagship variety is Tempranillo, emblematic of Rioja, complemented by Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo for reds, and Viura and Malvasia for whites. Vineyard practices are sustainable and increasingly organic, with manual work and a constant focus on soil vitality.

Each grape variety and parcel is vinified separately to express its individual character. Long, delicate macerations take place in thermoregulated wooden or stainless-steel tanks, while malolactic fermentations often occur in oak barrels. Ageing lasts between 12 and 24 months in a combination of French and American oak, carefully chosen according to the desired aromatic profile.

The Baigorri style combines volume and elegance, aromatic precision and mineral tension, achieving a fine balance between tradition and modernity.

• Baigorri Crianza — A modern expression of Tempranillo: supple, fruity, with silky tannins and a balanced finish.
• Baigorri Reserva — More structured, with notes of dark fruit and spice; noble oak ageing lends remarkable elegance.
• Baigorri de Garage — A micro-cuvée from old vines, vinified in wooden tanks; exceptional concentration, depth, and length.
• Baigorri Garnacha — Rare and refined, from stony soils; offers a spicy and floral profile of great purity.
• Baigorri Blanco Fermentado en Barrica — A blend of Viura and Malvasia, fermented and aged in oak barrels; ample texture and remarkable gastronomic potential.

The wines of Bodegas Baigorri are defined by technical precision, aromatic purity, and a contemporary brilliance. The gravity-fed approach, attention to detail, and pursuit of balance between power and freshness yield wines of clarity, depth, and elegance.

Celebrated by sommeliers and lovers of artisanal Rioja, Baigorri stands as a benchmark of the Rioja Alavesa, where architecture and technology unite to serve the emotion of wine.

Bodegas Baigorri combines visionary architectural design with oenological mastery, embodying the new generation of Rioja Alavesa wines. Its gravity-based vinification, native grape varieties, and uncompromising respect for the fruit make it a pioneering estate — at the crossroads of traditional Spanish craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation.