Bodegas Asenjo & Manso – The Deep Expression of Tempranillo from La Horra

Old vines, contemporary precision and the identity of Ribera del Duero

Located in La Horra – one of the most coveted villages in the Ribera del Duero – Bodegas Asenjo & Manso has, in just a few decades, become one of the region’s essential estates. Founded in the early 2000s by a family with deep local roots, the estate is built on an extraordinary heritage of old-vine Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), some parcels ranging from 80 to more than 100 years old.

The winery represents a meeting between family tradition, modern precision and the authentic expression of the great terroirs of La Horra, producing powerful, structured and deeply characterful wines.

Terroir & Vineyard

The estate manages around 40 hectares of vineyards surrounding La Horra, planted on clay-limestone, sandy, gravelly and loamy soils – all emblematic of a zone that has produced some of Spain’s greatest Tempranillos.

Key vineyard characteristics:

• very old vines, including several centenary parcels;
• high-altitude meseta climate: cool nights, slow ripening;
• marked continental climate: strong day–night contrast, natural concentration;
• 100% manual harvesting.

These terroirs produce wines that are powerful yet balanced, structured and profoundly deep, characteristic of top Ribera del Duero expressions.

Philosophy & Vineyard Practices

Committed to sustainable viticulture, the estate follows a thoughtful and respectful approach:

• no herbicides;
• minimal use of inputs;
• traditional soil work;
• organic fertilisation;
• careful selection in the vineyard and again in the winery.

The goal is to preserve the integrity of Tempranillo from La Horra and express the true personality of the old vines with maximum honesty.

Cellar Architecture & Aging

The semi-underground cellar was designed as a tool for precision and temperature control:

• naturally cool temperatures throughout the year;
• traditional brick arches providing ideal ventilation and humidity;
• dedicated area for manual sorting;
• integrated tasting room to connect visitors with the estate’s philosophy.

Aging is carried out in a selection of mostly French oak barrels, chosen according to the cuvée, the structure of the vintage and the desired profile, ensuring the oak enhances rather than dominates the wine.

Wine Style

The wines of Bodegas Asenjo & Manso stand out for:

• deep aromatic intensity: ripe black fruits, liquorice, balsamic notes, warm earth and subtle minerals;
• a broad, structured but never heavy palate;
• fine, firm tannins from old vines;
• a long, fresh finish;
• excellent ageing capacity, true to the greatest Tempranillos of Castile.

A style that combines power, precision and contemporary elegance, with a strong identity rooted in Ribera del Duero.

Signature Wines

AM3
From the estate’s younger vines. Stainless-steel fermentation, short aging in French oak. Fruit-driven, precise, accessible – the perfect introduction to the house style.

Ceres – Crianza
100% Tempranillo from 20–40-year-old vines. Around 12 months of ageing. Balance, elegance and modern Ribera character.

Silvanus – Crianza
Selection of older vines (20–60 years). Structured, ripe-fruited, subtly oaked, long and deep.

A&M
The estate’s iconic cuvée, produced in very small quantities. Ancient family vines, exceptional concentration, refined tannins, remarkable longevity. A masterful interpretation of La Horra Tempranillo.

Conclusion

With its heritage of ancient vines, sustainable vision, architecturally refined cellar and meticulous ageing approach, Bodegas Asenjo & Manso stands as one of the most reliable and distinctive names in modern Ribera del Duero. A must-visit estate for lovers of pure, structured, profound and authentic Tempranillo, shaped by the unique personality of the terroirs of La Horra.