Pago de Carraovejas
Description
Data of interest
Pago de Carraovejas is a true icon in Ribera del Duero. Its great achievement lies in the fact that everyone wants to taste its wines: they appeal to the general public while also holding a place in the Olympus of 'cult wines.' This winery is the realization of José María Ruiz's dream. Trained as a sommelier, he opened his own restaurant in Segovia in 1982—Restaurante José María—earning recognition for the exquisite quality of his roasted suckling pig. Shortly after, he conceived the idea of producing a wine in Ribera del Duero to pair with his signature dish and, with the support of a group of wine-loving Segovians, launched the Pago de Carraovejas project in 1987, choosing the slopes of Carraovejas in Peñafiel as the location, a spot traditionally recognized for the excellent ripening of its fruits.
Thus, on an estate located in the heart of the D.O. Ribera del Duero, a project was born that in 1991 produced its first vintage, crafted from 5 initial hectares of vineyards. Moreover, Pago de Carraovejas marked a milestone in the appellation, as it was a pioneer in incorporating 25% cabernet sauvignon in its wines when the prevailing trend gave absolute prominence to the tinto fino (tempranillo) grape; additionally, it was a forerunner in the use of French oak for aging. From its early days, prestige accompanied a winery that, over the years, has expanded and improved its vineyards and facilities. Since 2013, Pago de Carraovejas, under the ownership of the Ruiz family, has also been the proprietor of another unique winery: Ossian, dedicated to producing verdejo whites in Nieva (Segovia).
Thus, on an estate located in the heart of the D.O. Ribera del Duero, a project was born that in 1991 produced its first vintage, crafted from 5 initial hectares of vineyards. Moreover, Pago de Carraovejas marked a milestone in the appellation, as it was a pioneer in incorporating 25% cabernet sauvignon in its wines when the prevailing trend gave absolute prominence to the tinto fino (tempranillo) grape; additionally, it was a forerunner in the use of French oak for aging. From its early days, prestige accompanied a winery that, over the years, has expanded and improved its vineyards and facilities. Since 2013, Pago de Carraovejas, under the ownership of the Ruiz family, has also been the proprietor of another unique winery: Ossian, dedicated to producing verdejo whites in Nieva (Segovia).
Foundation year
1987
Owned vineyard
160
Address
Camino de Carraovejas s/n.
Telephone
34983878020
Region
Huesca
Country
Spain
