Francisco Hurtado de Amézaga
Description
Wineries
Family
Throughout its history, the ownership of the Marqués de Riscal winery (1858) has varied, although it can be said that it has maintained its family character, as it has remained in the hands of a small group of families. The Hurtado de Amézaga family were the sole owners until the 1940s, when they transferred 14% of the capital to two new shareholders, one of whom was José Luis Aznar Zavala, from the Aznar shipping company. Over time, the Aznar family has become the majority shareholder; and Francisco Hurtado de Amézaga, a member of the founding family, continues to lead the winemaking efforts.
Professional Beginning Year
1996
Description of their own wines
Fresh, original, elegant, and easy-to-drink wines.
Professional career
1966: Appointed advisor of Marqués de Riscal.
1967-1970: Graduated in Mercantile Teaching from the School of Commerce in Madrid (Spain).
1970-1971: National Diploma in Enology from the Institute of Enology of Bordeaux (France) under professor and enologist Emile Peynaud.
1972: Assumes the position of CEO of Vinos Blancos de Castilla (currently Bodega Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal in Rueda –Valladolid-).
1988: Winery Director of Marqués de Riscal: wineries in Elciego (Álava) and Rueda (Valladolid).
2000-Present: Technical and Production General Director of the wineries of Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal.
1967-1970: Graduated in Mercantile Teaching from the School of Commerce in Madrid (Spain).
1970-1971: National Diploma in Enology from the Institute of Enology of Bordeaux (France) under professor and enologist Emile Peynaud.
1972: Assumes the position of CEO of Vinos Blancos de Castilla (currently Bodega Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal in Rueda –Valladolid-).
1988: Winery Director of Marqués de Riscal: wineries in Elciego (Álava) and Rueda (Valladolid).
2000-Present: Technical and Production General Director of the wineries of Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal.
Work
General Technical and Production Director of the Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal
