Deep roots. Unique character.
At Casa La Rad, the age of the vineyard is not just a technical figure, but a source of character.
Old vines, with deeply developed root systems, naturally produce lower yields and more balanced ripening.
The result is not power, but precision, texture, and complexity.
the language of timeOver the decades, the vine regulates its vigor, reduces its production, and concentrates its energy on fewer clusters.
This natural self-regulation produces grapes with greater aromatic intensity and a more refined structure.
It's not a question of age, but of balance.
The integrated farmAll Casa La Rad wines Casa La Rad 100% estate-grown, meaning that every grape comes exclusively from our own vineyards.
This continuity between land and winery allows decisions to be guided by the nature of the vineyard, not by the need for supply.
A vision that enduresThe first vines at higher altitudes were planted in 1974 by Gonzalo Rojas, driven by the intuition—uncommon in Rioja at the time—that altitude could define a new style of wine.
After his unexpected death in 1982, his daughter Alicia continued the project, preserving not only the vineyards, but also the vision that gave rise to them.
Today, those same vines express a complexity that only time can bestow.
Diversity as a toolThe estate is home to both the historic red varieties of Rioja—Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano—and a unique set of classic white varieties.
This diversity is not based on volume, but rather on selection: different plots, different expressions, different tools for blending.
Each variety finds its place where it can best express the landscape.
the most subtle ingredientA defining characteristic of these wines is their ability to capture the essence of their environment.
Aromatic nuances of wild herbs, dried flowers, forest notes, and a distinctive minerality reflect both the age of the vineyard and the pristine environment in which it thrives.
