Winemaker Bodega Urbina
Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón , Spain
A look behind the story of 'Bodega Urbina'
The family vineyards of Bodegas Urbina in Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón, in the heart of Rioja Alta, have a history of more than 150 years and are considered one of the classic names of the region. The story began in 1870, when Salvador Urbina produced his first wines here. Several of these original vineyard parcels are still cultivated today, giving the estate a rare continuity from generation to generation.
Through Ciriaco and Paquita Urbina, and later Pedro and Jesús Ángel, the winery continued to grow into a respected producer within Rioja. In 1986, a new cellar was built and stainless steel fermentation tanks were introduced, allowing traditional winemaking methods to be combined with modern vinification techniques.
Today, the fourth generation of the Urbina family leads the estate. They combine academic wine knowledge with decades of vineyard experience, continuing the winery with great respect for tradition and terroir.
Why you really want to have 'Bodega Urbina' at home:
A family winery that has been active since 1870, with four generations dedicated to viticulture and winemaking.
The vineyards are carefully managed, often with manual harvesting and minimal use of chemicals, to preserve healthy grapes and maintain a sustainable ecosystem.
Urbina belongs to the classic traditional Rioja producers. Their wines are known for elegance, balance and long ageing, with a style that remains faithful to the historic Rioja tradition.
The delicious wines of 'Bodega Urbina'
Rode Wijn:
2000 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Selección - Tempranillo
2001 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Gran Reserva Especial - Tempranillo
2004 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Gran Reserva - Tempranillo
2006 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Reserva Especial - Tempranillo
2015 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Crianza - Tempranillo
Witte Wijn:
2014 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Crianza Blanco - 100% Viura
2016 - BODEGAS URBINA - Rioja Blanco - 100% Viura
View the wines of Bodega Urbina
Please note:
The availability of the listed wines may vary. Some wines may be sold out in the future or may not yet be available (new vintage).
We recommend checking the individual product pages for the most up-to-date stock information.
The vineyards of Bodega Urbina
The Climate
Bodegas Urbina is located in Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón, in the Rioja Alta subregion, one of the cooler areas of Rioja. The climate is strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, bringing more rainfall and milder temperatures than in other parts of Rioja. The combination of warm days and cool nights allows the grapes to ripen slowly. This helps preserve their fresh acidity, aromatic finesse and elegance—characteristics that are typical of classic Rioja Alta wines.
The Terroir
Urbina’s vineyards are located around the Tirón River, a tributary of the Ebro. The soils mainly consist of limestone-rich clay and alluvial deposits (sand, gravel and limestone).
These soils provide:
- Good drainage, forcing the vines to root deeper
- Minerality and structure in the wines
- A balanced expression of ripe fruit and freshness
The terroir of Rioja Alta is known for wines that are elegant, refined and suitable for long ageing.
Viticulture in Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón
Bodegas Urbina mainly works with traditional Rioja grape varieties, with Tempranillo playing the leading role, complemented by Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. For white wines, Viura (Macabeo) is also used. The family manages its own vineyards around Cuzcurrita del Río Tirón and focuses on low yields, manual harvesting and careful grape selection.
In the cellar, the wines are traditionally aged in oak barrels, resulting in Rioja wines with elegance, finesse and excellent ageing potential, often showing aromas of red fruit, soft spices and subtle oak notes.
