Bodegas Estefania – From Creamery to Winery in 1999

Bodegas Estefania, founded in 1999, is a remarkable winery located in the village of Dehesas in Ponferrada. The Frias Family transformed an old creamery into this thriving winery, which joined the MG Wines Group in 2014. The winery's flagship brand, ‘Tilenus,’ pays tribute to Teleno, the Celtic God of War, reflecting the rich Roman heritage of the Bierzo region.

The wine labels feature a Roman coin discovered in one of their vineyards, symbolizing their deep-rooted history.

40 Hectares of Century-Old Vineyards

Bodegas Estefania boasts nearly 40 hectares of century-old vineyards nestled between the Asturias, Galicia, and Leon Mountains. The stunning landscapes and natural beauty of El Bierzo enhance the winery's appeal. The region's clay soils, rich in minerals, combined with a continental climate, create ideal conditions for vine cultivation, resulting in high-quality wines.

Godello and Mencia: The Heart of Quality Wine Production

In addition to the renowned Mencia grape, Bodegas Estefania cultivates Godello, contributing to their exceptional wine portfolio. The winery's design reflects traditional Spanish architecture, with carefully controlled temperature and humidity levels. Each grape is handpicked and transported in small batches to ensure quality. The barrel room houses nearly a thousand Bordeaux French oak barrels, allowing the wines to develop their distinctive flavors and aromatic characteristics, showcasing the essence of Bierzo.

Experiences to book at Bodegas Estefania

Top reviews

Vero Naranjo
April 16, 2022
The guided tour and wine tasting in the wineries has been spectacular. I loved how they explained everything in a super enjoyable way and it is wonderful to see how they maintain the tradition of making organic wine in an artisanal way that preserves the essence of what is good.
Pablo J. Poza Latorre
December 28, 2017
There are very few DO Bierzo wineries that offer tours, and this is one of them. They have shown us everything with a smile, they have organized a fantastic tasting for us, and we have been able to see the care they put into all the processes. To highlight something, its barrel room has surprised us with its size and the quality of the barrels. Highly recommended.

Location

Location Calle La Lecheria Nº 3, Dehesas (Ponferrada), Leon, 24390, Spain

Spoken Languages

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday
08:00 - 16:00
Saturday - Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine
Fortified Wine
Spirits

Grape varieties

Mencia
Godello

Wine Associations

Other wineries in Castilla y Léon

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Mara Villa
Reviewed on October 15, 2022

An ideal visit; They showed us the winery, they explained the wine process to us, and we were in all their facilities. They invited us to try their excellent wines, and we were delighted with everything. Tilenus is much more than a great wine! Thanks Eva!!!

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Vero Naranjo
Reviewed on April 16, 2022

The guided tour and wine tasting in the wineries has been spectacular. I loved how they explained everything in a super enjoyable way and it is wonderful to see how they maintain the tradition of making organic wine in an artisanal way that preserves the essence of what is good.

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Miguel Garcia
Reviewed on February 10, 2022

Small but well-kept and clean winery, well-made wines, the tilenus have disappointed us, recommended

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Pablo J. Poza Latorre
Reviewed on December 28, 2017

There are very few DO Bierzo wineries that offer tours, and this is one of them. They have shown us everything with a smile, they have organized a fantastic tasting for us, and we have been able to see the care they put into all the processes. To highlight something, its barrel room has surprised us with its size and the quality of the barrels. Highly recommended.

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PATRICIA VICENTE MARTINEZ
Reviewed on October 7, 2017

A spectacular visit!!! Very well explained, accompanied, with many details. A small charming winery!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bodegas Estefania

Where is Bodegas Estefania located?

Bodegas Estefania is located in Bierzo, Spain

What type of wines does Bodegas Estefania produce?

Bodegas Estefania produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Fortified Wine, Spirits.

What grape varieties do they plant at Bodegas Estefania?

At Bodegas Estefania, they cultivate Mencia, Godello.

What languages do they speak at the Bodegas Estefania?

At Bodegas Estefania they speak English, Spanish.

Do they produce organic wines at Bodegas Estefania?

Yes, Bodegas Estefania is an organic wine producer.