Bodega Encima Wines
Castilla y Léon, Spain
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A Modern Winery Rooted in Family Heritage
Bodega Encima Winery: Nestled Along the Camino de Santiago
Bodega Encima Wines is located in the picturesque village of Molinaseca, Spain, right on the historic Camino de Santiago. Although this winery is relatively new, it is built on a rich family legacy that dates back decades.
Honoring a Family Tradition
The story begins with Benito Otero, the grandfather of the current winemaker, who started crafting wine in the 1940s. He opened a winery named La Bóveda in the old synagogue of Ponferrada. His son, Lolo, continued this tradition, expanding the family business with a larger winery. In 1968, Manuel Benito Otero was born, named after his grandfather. Growing up surrounded by the family’s passion for wine, Manuel studied viticulture and oenology in Requena, Valencia, and joined the family business in 1991.
In 2003, the need for a new production center led to the establishment of Bodega Encima Wines, a modern facility set against stunning natural landscapes.
Exceptional Wines from the Bierzo DO
The Otero family’s vineyards are part of the DO Bierzo appellation, which Lolo Otero helped establish with fellow local winemakers in 1988. This region boasts a unique microclimate ideal for grape growing. The family’s vines thrive at altitudes between 600 and 650 meters, in soils rich in slate and clay. They cultivate varieties such as Mencía, Godello, and Doña Blanca, producing a range of wines including whites, reds, and rosés. The 10 hectares of vineyards are tended to manually and are fully organic, ensuring that the wines reflect both tradition and the essence of the region.
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Calle Era, 35, Molinaseca, León, 24413, Spain
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