Bodegas Montebaco, located in the heart of the Ribera del Duero, is the result of a history of passion, dedication, and a constant search for excellence.

Since its inception, this family-run winery has evolved to become a benchmark for wine in Ribera del Duero, known for its meticulous approach, respect for tradition, and innovative take on the art of winemaking.

The history of Bodegas Montebaco begins in 1981, when Manuel Esteban, together with his wife Mª Ángeles Martín de la Rosa, decided to take a decisive step towards the creation of their own wine. Located on the Monte Alto Estate, between the municipalities of Valbuena de Duero and Pesquera de Duero, in Valladolid, the winery is located in one of the most privileged areas for viticulture in Spain. From the beginning, Manuel and Mª Ángeles were clear that they wanted to create unique wines that captured the essence of the land and transmitted the passion they felt for wine.

The Finca Monte Alto is one of the historic properties in the province of Valladolid, with origins that date back to the time of the monasteries, when the Cistercian Order arrived in Spain, also introducing the culture of wine. Near the estate, in San Bernardo, is the Monastery of Santa María de Valbuena, which belonged to this religious order.

Like many success stories, the Estebans faced significant challenges, from sourcing different clones of Tempranillo, to adapting the vineyards to the climatic conditions of the area, to perfecting winemaking methods. But the perseverance and enthusiasm for viticulture of Manuel and Mª Ángeles paid off, and in 1994 the first vintage of Montebaco was marketed with a production of 33,000 bottles, marking a milestone as a classic wine of the Ribera del Duero.

What makes Bodegas Montebaco special is its philosophy based on respect for the land. The winery has more than 50 hectares of its own vineyards, mainly cultivated with the Tempranillo variety and others such as Merlot, Garnacha and Malbec. Organic viticulture practices are applied, minimizing the use of pesticides and herbicides and encouraging the use of organic fertilizers. The winery seeks to respect the natural balance of the vineyard, allowing the plants to grow in a healthy and natural way, which is reflected in the quality of its grapes.

The Bodegas Montebaco team, led by the new generation of the Esteban family, have managed to create wines with a unique personality that reflect both the character of the terroir and the creativity and know-how of its winegrowers and winemakers. Each bottle of Montebaco is a true reflection of this constant search for excellence and the distinctive personality of its vineyards.

The Montebaco family of wines distinguishes itself from the classic offer of the Ribera del Duero (young, crianza, reserva…) by focusing more on the origin of the grape and the production process:

Montebaco de Finca is the winery’s flagship wine, it spends a longer time in barrels, which gives it a more traditional and representative style of the Ribera del Duero.

Montebaco Special Selection is produced only in vintages that present the optimal conditions for its production, with a very limited production.

Montebaco Parcela Cara Norte comes from a single plot cultivated through organic farming. This plot is located on a hillside with an altitude of close to 900 meters.

Montebaco Semele is a wine made with 95% Tempranillo grapes and 5% Merlot, aged for 12 months in barrels.

Montebaco Rosado is made with grapes of the Merlot variety (between 25% and 50%) complemented with Tempranillo.

Montebaco Rueda is a white wine made with Verdejo and Sauvignon grapes selected in the Rueda Designation of Origin.

The winery has a modern and functional design, is spacious and equipped with cutting-edge oenological technology. All this is located in a renovated one-storey building, which once housed the dairy and several agricultural dependencies of the farm.