In the early 1980s, a time when many farmers in Bierzo were getting rid of their vines because they were not generating significant profits, Nemesio Fernández began acquiring old vineyards in the best areas of this Leonese region, around Valtuille. It was not until 1989 that the Casar de Burbia project was launched. Isidro, Nemesio's son, is now at the helm of this winery based in Carracedelo.
Casar de Burbia boasts a fantastic viticultural heritage based almost exclusively on the mencía variety. It has 27 hectares of vineyards spread across more than 250 plots, all located on the slopes of Valtuille de Arriba, the cradle of Bierzo. The vineyards are certified Organic Agriculture by CAECYL. Without a doubt, this is one of the wineries driving the exceptional quality growth of the D.O. Bierzo.