Wineries
Located in the heart of the Apellation Rioja, our wines are made in the oldest winery in the city. Right now we are improving and expanding the production capacity of the wineries. Our objective is to produce wines that show our differentiated quality, for this we use traditional procedures coupled with new techniques. The winery is built on top of a hill, it is possible to take advantage of the difference of height so that the winemaking process is carried out by using gravity all along the five different levels. This way, each step of the process is developed in a different floor, and the wine goes from one floor to the next one in a natural way. This process contributes to obtain higher quality.
The underground tunnels of the winery, which have been preserved since the Middle Ages. These are underground caves that enabled communication throughout the city in the underground. In this place we can find constant humidity and temperature throughout the year, ideal conditions for resting and improving our wines.
All this work is developed with the experience and extensive trajectory of more than 130 years of work that supports us.
Castillo de Enériz
Eneriz has its origin in an old fort dating from the Iron Age. Located on the Route of Santiago, Eneriz is a village of vineyards. The winery built facing this beautiful town, produces the DO Navarra wines from Manzanos Wines.This winery is a modern construction which has cutting-edge technology. The fifth generation of Fernández de Manzanos family expanded their business in this appellation with the purchase of this winery.
It was bought in 2014 in order to elaborate the grapes coming from vineyards in appellation Navarra owned by the family in the village of Cárcar. These grapes make a difference because of their top quality. One of the reasons that pushed Manzanos Wines to acquire this winery is because it was a new winery that had enough space to increase capacity to elaborate and bottle. Nowadays it is possible to store up to 2000 barrels.
The vineyards located in the village of Cárcar correspond to five different varieties, which are placed on a sunny plateau. All of them have irrigation system. This is a technique that the family has implemented in all its vineyards, so that each bunch of grapes receives the same amount of sunlight and water and guarantees the optimal health of the vineyards.
Winemakers
Victor and David Fernández de Manzanos are now the fifth generation of a family dedicated to wine. More than 125 years devoted body and soul to what they do best, growing vines and making great wines. Born and raised in the most enological atmosphere, their lives are marked by the winery. Lives rooted in land of wine. The search for the most exclusive terroirs, the choice of the best vines, the selection of the best grapes, and the supervision of each elaboration, it is their objective. All this to be able to share with us his passion, wine. Transmitted generation after generation.
Vineyards
Our vineyards in DOCa Rioja have an exceptional climate and soils for the production of high quality wines. Our plots are distributed throughout different municipal terms, which allows us to explore the qualities of each terroir and its singularities. Always carrying out a sustainable viticulture with respect for our environment. Our small plots are specially selected for each type of wine.
Terroir
The confluence of the Atlantic and Mediterranean climates, with moderate temperatures, medium rainfall and the currents of our unique wind called “Cierzo”, make up an excellent microclimate for growing grapes. We have a diversity of soils among which the three best known predominate: limestone- clay, ferrous- clay and alluvial. Sands, lime and clays together with our vineyards conducted in gobelet and trellis system build an ideal ecosystem for the development of our vineyards.
Grape Varieties
Red: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo and Maturana Tinta.
White: Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc y Verdejo.
Castillo de Enériz Blanco
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Lemon-yellow, clean and bright.
AROMA
High intensity aroma dominated by citrus fruit (lemon, grapefruit and tropical fruit (pineapple and passion fruit).
TASTE
Fresh, pleasant with balanced acidity and long aftertaste.
80% Viura 20% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL
13,00%
ACIDITY
5,3 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 1 g/l
TERROIR
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja del Reyno” with Mediterranean influence. “La Ladera” is a Viura vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude. “La Torraza” is a Chardonnay vineyard planted in trellis on a gentle slope with limestone and clay soil.
Castillo de Enériz Rosé
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Pale pink, clean and bright.
AROMA
Medium intensity aroma where stands out the red fruit and flowers scents.
TASTE
Fresh with balanced acidity and flowers aftertaste.
VARIETIES
Garnacha
ALCOHOL
13,00%
ACIDITY
5,5 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 2 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
6 months.
BARREL REGIME
French oak barrels.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja del Reyno” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude.
Castillo de Enériz Tempranillo
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Red with medium intensity garnet iridescence.
AROMA
Fresh with aromas of black fruit like blackberry, blueberry and light scents of chocolate and spices.
TASTE
Fresh, young, elegant, round and with a long aftertaste.
VARIETIES
Tempranillo
ALCOHOL
14,50%
ACIDITY
5,4 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
4 months.
BARREL REGIME
American oak barrels.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja Oriental” with Mediterranean influence. “Juan Bueno” is a Tempranillo vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude.
Castillo de Enériz Garnacha
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Strawberry red of medium intensity, clean and bright.
AROMA
Stands out for its aromas of black fruit, ripe fruit, violets, and scents of vanilla and chocolate coming from the oak barrel.
TASTE
Well structured, round and mellow.
VARIETIES
Garnacha
ALCOHOL
14,50%
ACIDITY
5,5 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 2 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
6 months.
BARREL REGIME
French oak barrels.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja del Reyno” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude.
Castillo de Enériz Graciano
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Intense cherry red color deep with vivid garnet iridescence.
AROMA
Medium-high intensity, with predominance of raspberry, black pepper, eucalyptus and subtle toasted scents.
TASTE
Full-bodied, elegant, fresh, and with silky tannins.
VARIETIES
Graciano.
ALCOHOL
14,50%
ACIDITY
5,5 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
6 months.
BARREL REGIME
American and French oak barrels.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja del Reyno” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Molinos” is a Graciano vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude.
Castillo de Enériz Crianza
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Intense red color with garnet hues.
AROMA
Expressive, elegant, with liquorice, black fruit, pastry and chocolates scents.
TASTE
Intense, ripe and elegant.
VARIETIES
70% Tempranillo 30% Garnacha
ALCOHOL
14,50%
ACIDITY
5 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
12 months.
BARREL REGIME
50% French 50% American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE
At least 6 months ageing in bottle.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja Oriental” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Poyatos” is a Tempranillo vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 40 years of age. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 40 years of age.
Castillo de Enériz Reserva
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Tawny color of medium intensity.
AROMA
Ripe aroma, red fruit, prune, licorice, pastry and leather scents.
TASTE
Silky, round and elegant with fruit in liqueur hints.
VARIETIES
90% Tempranillo 10% Garnacha
ALCOHOL
14,50%
ACIDITY
4,9 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
12 months.
BARREL REGIME
50% French 50% American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE
At least 6 months ageing in bottle.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja Oriental” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Poyatos” is a Tempranillo vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 50 years of age. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 40 years of age.
Castillo de Enériz Gran Reserva
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Tawny color, clean and bright.
AROMA
Medium intensity, with aromas of licorice, dried fruits, roasted coffee and cocoa.
TASTE
Full body, round and tasty.
VARIETIES
80% Tempranillo 10% Garnacha 10% Graciano
ALCOHOL
14,50%
ACIDITY
4,7 g/l
SUGAR CONTENT
Less than 1 g/l
AGEING IN OAK
36 months.
BARREL REGIME
Between 2 and 6 years old French and American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE
8 years.
Grapes come from the vineyards of “Rioja Oriental” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Caballos” is a Tempranillo vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 60 years of age. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 40 years of age. “Los Molinos” is a Graciano vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 20 years of age.
Castillo de Enériz Vendimia Seleccionada
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
A clear bright pale hay yellow.
AROMA
An evolving smoky spicy aromatic wine with well assembled aromas of fruits of the forests, ripe strawberries, plum, black cherry and soft wafts of coconut.
TASTE
A soft acidity with smooth satin tannins and medium body with long lingering flavours of earthy black peppercorns.
VARIETIES
50% Tempranillo 30% Graciano 20% Garnacha
ALCOHOL
14,50%
AGEING IN OAK
24 months.
BARREL REGIME
New and second year French and American oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE
8 months.
Grapes come from the vineyards selected for their superior quality of “Rioja Oriental” with Mediterranean influence. “Los Caballos” is a Tempranillo vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 500 meters altitude and more than 60 years of age. “Los Quiñones” is a Grenache vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400 meters altitude and more than 40 years of age. “Las Hoyas” is a Graciano vineyard planted in trellis with sand and clay soil at 400-500 meters altitude and more than 30 years of age.
