International Award-winning winery from La Rioja

Bodegas JER – a Family Winery in La Rioja Since 1954

Bodegas JER is a family winery in the region of La Rioja, currently run by the family’s third generation. Javier Cantera Canas established the winery in 1954 in the village of Azofra. His son, Javier Cantera Corcuera began the expansion of Bodegas JER in Huercanos, in the year 2000. Javier Cantera and his daughter, Eva Cantera, currently manage the winery. Bodegas JER Winery is spacious and has all winemaking modern features, ncluding 524 barrels for the aging and storage processes. At the International Wine Competition in New York 2019, Bodegas JER Winery won the award for “”Best Spanish Winery”” for their rosé wines.

The vineyards of Bodegas JER are ancient as wine production has been happening in this area of Spain since the Middle Ages.

High Altitude Vineyards, Six Hundred Meters Above Sea Level

The vineyards of Bodegas JER WInery are located in the Alto Najerilla region in the intersecting hills and variably oriented slopes of the region. On average, the vineyards are almost six hundred meters above sea level. This part of Spain benefits from both a Mediterranean and continental climate, which supports the growth of the vines. Bodegas JER’s vineyards are ancient as wine productionhas been recurring this area since the Middle Ages.

Organic Winery with Hand-Harvested Grapes

The soils of rBodegas JER are both clay and alluvial, perfect for the growth of grapes. The vineyards are small so they handpick grapes as it is challenging to use a tractor in the small slopes. They produce a limited production which has very high quality and perfect complexity. The grapes that generally grow in the region are Tempranillo, Viura, and Garnacha. The winery produces organic and high quality red, white, rosé, and fortified wines. Aging of the wines takes place in oak barrels to preserve and enhance the aromas and flavors of each varietal. Rosé wines are the specialty of the Bodegas JER Winery as they possess a fresh and refreshing character.

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Crta. Nájera Huercanos, Huercanos, La Rioja, 26314, Spain

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Wine types:

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

Grape varieties:

Tempranillo, Viura, Garnacha

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bodegas Jer

Where is Bodegas Jer located?

Bodegas Jer is located in Rioja Alta, Spain

What type of wines does Bodegas Jer produce?

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

What grape varieties do they plant at Bodegas Jer?

At Bodegas Jer, they cultivate Tempranillo, Viura, Garnacha.

What languages do they speak at the Bodegas Jer?

At Bodegas Jer they speak English, Spanish.

Do they produce organic wines at Bodegas Jer?

No, Bodegas Jer is not an organic wine producer.

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