Ferratus Viñedos y Bodegas has become in the last twenty years a prominent winegrower in the Ribera del Duero appellation of Spain. 20 hectares of vineyards in ownership and 15 controlled, some of them over 60 years old, planted at an altitude of over 860 meters, grown on different types of soil. Located on different carefully chosen locations in the Ribera del Duero area to provide FERRATUS with the best Tempranillo grapes. The San Juan del Monte vineyard, 17 hectares, 25 years old, at almost 900 meters of altitude, is an element of pride and a guarantee of quality for our wines. Ferratus owns three hectares of goblet-pruned vines in the Pago de Santa Cruz Estate naturally protected against adverse weather conditions, and grow at an altitude of about 860 meters. They are a grape-producing treasure, the best guarantee to produce the quality expected from our FERRATUS Sensaciones wine. The Tempranillo or Tinta Fina grape grows in the Ribera del Duero region and is the sole variety used for the FERRATUS wines. Modern wines made with high quality traditional systems. Ferratus is already 100% renewable energy self-sufficient, allowing its sustainable growth. We currently produce 180,000 bottles although the winecellar’s capacity is 300,000 bottles. María Luisa Cuevas, owner and managing director, had the foresight to form a great team to help her face this exciting challenge to create our very own winemaking cellar in the Ribera del Duero and vineyards produce amazing wines. María Luisa is a winegrower and a business woman: “I’m at the head of this winegrowing concern, with its small production but great quality. It has been an honour to lead a fantastic team which allows me to take care of every single detail and see my customers smile halfway around the world”. A fundamental part of the FERRATUS team is Emmanuel Ivars, winemaker, French and passionate about his profession: “Through the terroir and meticulous work in the vineyard, I intend to bring out the character and great ageing capacity of the Tempranillo grape to produce full-bodied, elegant, rich and long-lived red and rosé wines. Very soon, we’ll add a white to the Ferratus family ” . The vineyards and the winemaking cellar are located in the heart of the D.O. Ribera del Duero: Ctra Madrid Irún Km 165 09370 Gumiel de Izan (BURGOS)- SPAIN “Tugging the heartstrings through sight, the sense of smell and the palate is our goal: making “drinkable poetry”, unforgettable...” María Luisa Cuevas.
