Bodegas Señorío de Líbano

Pencil drawing of the Castillo de Sajazarra

Our Wines

Castillo de Sajazarra

D.O.Ca. Rioja

Castillo de Sajazarra

Castillo de Sajazarra Reserva represents our most traditional interpretation of Rioja Alta. It is produced from selected vineyards surrounding Sajazarra, primarily Galdara (2.5 ha), Majuelos (3 ha) and Cillas (0.7 ha), located on the southern slopes of the Obarenes Mountains.

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History

A story that began long before us

For centuries, the Castle of Sajazarra has overlooked the landscape of Rioja Alta. When the Líbano family acquired and restored the fortress in the 1960s, an unexpected discovery came to light: ancient medieval wine presses, revealing that wine had been part of this place for centuries.

That story did not begin with us. We simply chose to continue it.

The Castillo de Sajazarra at sunset
  1. The Castle

    For centuries, the Castle of Sajazarra has dominated the landscape and formed part of the history of Rioja Alta.

  2. The Restoration

    In the 1960s, the Líbano family acquired the castle and began an extensive restoration, returning it to its former splendour.

  3. The Medieval Wine Presses

    During the restoration, ancient medieval wine presses were uncovered, confirming that the winemaking tradition of this place long predated the arrival of the Líbano family.

  4. Señorío de Líbano

    The winery was founded in 1973. Since then, Señorío de Líbano has produced wines exclusively from its own estate vineyards, remaining faithful to the land, the landscape and its origins.

Sajazarra vineyards with the castle among the trees and the mountains behind

Vineyards

Land with memory.

50 hectares of estate vineyards in the far north-west of Rioja Alta, around the historic village of Sajazarra and at the foot of the Montes Obarenes.

Atlantic influence tempers the continental climate, extending ripening and preserving the grapes' natural freshness. Clay-limestone soils, altitudes of 500 to 700 metres and vines between 30 and over 100 years old give wines of balance, depth and a distinct identity.

Every wine made by Señorío de Líbano comes exclusively from these vineyards.

50 haEstate vineyards
500–700 mAltitude
Over 100Age of the oldest vines
100%Estate-grown grapes

In the vineyard

Rows of vines below a great rocky crag, with pine woods in between and a clear sky
  • No irrigation

    The vines rely solely on rainfall, which naturally limits yields and concentrates the fruit.

  • Clay-limestone soils

    The combination of clay and limestone brings structure, elegance and freshness.

  • Limited yields

    Pruning and green harvesting deliberately reduce production to achieve the highest quality.

  • Hand harvesting

    Each parcel is picked at its optimum moment, and the grapes reach the winery in small crates to preserve their full quality.

Old bush vines with twisted trunks on stony ground under a cloudy sky

Harvest

The moment of truth.

Located in one of the coolest and highest areas of Rioja Alta, our vineyards enjoy a long growing season, with each parcel reaching its optimum level of ripeness at a different moment. For this reason, every vineyard is harvested entirely by hand, ensuring that the grapes are picked only when they have achieved the perfect balance of freshness, concentration and maturity.

The grapes are transported to the winery in small crates, where a rigorous manual sorting process ensures that only the finest fruit continues through the winemaking process.

  • Hand-picking among the vines, next to the winery's crates
  • Hands cutting a bunch with harvest shears
  • Bunches dropping into one of the winery's harvest crates
  • Grapes being sorted by hand at the sorting table

Winery

A château in the heart of Rioja Alta

Since 1973, Señorío de Líbano has crafted its wines in a winery set within the gardens of the Castle of Sajazarra. Here, tradition and innovation come together to produce wines that faithfully express the character of the vineyard.

Every wine is made exclusively from grapes grown in our 50 hectares of estate vineyards, allowing us to oversee every stage of the process, from harvest to bottling.

The winery's façade at sunset, seen through the garden trees

A place where time, the land and craftsmanship come together to bring our wines to life.

The winery's barrel room, with rows of oak barrels and the coat of arms at the far end
  1. Fermentation

    Winemaking is centred around large oak vats, where both alcoholic fermentation and much of the malolactic fermentation take place. For selected wines, malolactic fermentation is completed directly in barrel, enhancing texture, complexity and integration. The winery also features stainless steel and concrete tanks, providing the flexibility to adapt each vinification to the characteristics of every variety and vintage.

  2. Ageing

    The wines are aged primarily in French oak barrels sourced from the forests of Tronçais and Allier. Selected wines also incorporate American oak, adding subtle nuances while always preserving balance and the purity of the fruit.

  3. Bottle cellar

    Following barrel ageing, the wines rest in our underground bottle cellar for as long as necessary before release, completing their evolution under ideal temperature and humidity conditions.

The winery's tasting table, with rows of glasses beneath a lamp

Tours & Tastings

Discover the place behind our wines.

We invite you to discover Señorío de Líbano through a private visit to our winery in Sajazarra, in the heart of Rioja Alta.

Explore our winemaking traditions and enjoy a guided tasting of our wines in a unique setting.

Visits by prior appointment.

  • The winery's lounge, with a fireplace, a chandelier and a tapestry
  • Two visitors drawing wine straight from a steel tank
  • The tasting bar, with glasses and bottles of the winery's wines beneath a lamp
  • Two friends toasting with wine in a corner of the winery