Viña Bujanda

Brand Description

Viña Bujanda is owned by the brother-and-sister team Carlos and Pilar Martínez-Bujanda Irribarria, whose family has been making wine since 1889. The estate was established in 2009 in the small village of Oyon near Logroño, completing the range of wines offered by Familia Martínez-Bujanda.

Location of Vineyard

The old-vine estate vineyards consist of 14 small parcels, between 20 and 60 years old, that are cultivated separately to take advantage of the various microclimates and soil types. These vineyards are located within the Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa subregions of DOCa Rioja. Both areas offer a balanced, structured soil composition of sand, lime and clay. They are also slightly alkaline, with moderate water in the summer. Natural organic matter is used to fertilize the vineyards, as stems, skins and pruning remains are put back into the earth. This combination of soils and natural farming infuses the fruit with distinctive characteristics that result in wines of exceptional quality.

Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy

Although the 21st century has heralded modernization and automation in the winemaking process, the mission of the Familia Martínez-Bujanda has always remained true to the original intent of Joaquín Martínez-Bujanda from over a century ago – control of the vineyard is essential to making complex wines. Each generation has sought to best utilize each location, taking into account the altitude, microclimate, soil and the characteristics unique to each terroir, with the intention of creating wines that capture its essence. They continue to nourish the vineyards with organic matter and employ modern and traditional winemaking techniques to produce the best quality wine possible from each parcel. Viña Bujanda’s goal is to produce fresh, versatile, innovative wines of high quality and exceptional value.

Pilar and Carlos Martinez Bujanda
Lauren Rosillo-Winemaker
Vina Bujanda Winery
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Winery Profile
Owner: Familia Martínez Bujanda
Winemaker: Lauren Rosillo
Total acreage under vine: 300
Founded: 1889
Production: 740000
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Acclaim
The 2021 Crianza Bujanda from Rioja aged in mostly American barrels and one-fifth French oak. The nose presents blackcurrant and strawberry aromas followed by subtle herbal notes. Smooth and dry, with gentle tannins and lingering red fruit flavors, this is a classic, easy-drinking Crianza. — acclaim for 2021 Bujanda Crianza from Vinous, May 2025
The 2016 Gran Reserva Bujanda spent two years in barrels (70% French, 30% American) and is garnet red in the glass, presenting aromas of dried fruit, soft preserves, strawberry, camphor and undergrowth. Silky and medium-bodied, it balances complexity and freshness with a classically aged character. The 2016 is a standout from a generous vintage that combined high yields with excellent quality. — acclaim for 2016 Bujanda Gran Reserva from Vinous, May 2025
The textbook 2016 Gran Reserva has an orange color and a developed nose of dry leaves, herbs, spices, cigar box and brick dust, unmistakably Rioja, aged in American (and French) oak barrels. It's polished, clean and elegant, with a medium to full-bodied palate, resolved tannins and a long, sapid finish. It has 13% alcohol and very good freshness, faithful to the character of the year. — acclaim for 2016 Bujanda Gran Reserva from Wine Advocate, Feb 2025
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