Rioja is the name leader in the production of wines from Spain . It extends along the Ebro River and is bounded by the Sierra de Cantabria mountains to the north and south Demand , its length reaches 120 km in length and a width of 40 kilometers. It is divided into three districts, with more than 62,000 hectares, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja incorporating the lands east of Logroño. The climate DOCa. Rioja is very diverse, predominantly Atlantic influence in Rioja Alta, with a higher level of rainfall and cool nights in summer allows the grapes to mature slowly. La Rioja floor is flat, dry and warmer than the other two sub-areas and receives a significant Mediterranean influence, so their wines are richer in alcohol.
In the third century clarification region of La Rioja was inhabited by Berones, a warrior people of Celtic origin, whose villages stretching from the Sierra de Cantabria in the north, to the mountains of the Demand for the south. This warlike people, but also dedicated to agriculture, livestock, pottery and metallurgy Beronia called to their land. In 1973 a group of businessmen and friends of a gastronomic society founded Bodegas Beronia, whose name pays homage to the primitive inhabitants of this beautiful land. The passion for good food and fine wines, was the origin of the prestigious long aging red wines that the winery produces. In the last harvest was estimated to have entered the bodega 6 million kilos of grapes that Matías Calleja, winery's technical director, selected the 850 hectares of vineyards located within 10 km around the winery, chateau-style. All vineyards are specially selected, and the grape varieties used are those authorized by the DO Ca Rioja Tempranillo (90%), Graciano (3%), Carignan (3%) and Viura (4% 9). Bodegas Beronia commitment to quality wine that expresses the personality of the terroir. A philosophy based on e l respect for the environment and its ability to adapt to new market trends, keeping the essence of Rioja. Matías Calleja , describes him perfectly " We combine technology with traditional production methods. "