Condado de Haza

Condado de Haza was founded in 1987 by Alejandro Fernández, the visionary behind Tinto Pesquera and one of Ribera del Duero's most influential figures. Fernández planted the first vineyards in 1988 on the banks of the Douro River, with the ambition of creating a self-sufficient château-style estate modelled on the great properties of Bordeaux. The winery achieved that self-sufficiency by 1995 and stands today as one of Spain's pioneering examples of the château concept.

• Founded 1987; first vintage from vineyards planted 1988
• Modelled on Bordeaux château estates, one of Spain's first of its kind
• Became fully self-sufficient in 1995
• Owned and operated by Familia Fernández Rivera under Grupo Pesquera

The estate sits at 800 metres elevation in the provinces of Burgos, with vineyards located in the municipalities of Roa and La Horra. The climate is extreme continental, delivering hot summers, cold winters, and significant diurnal temperature variation that preserves acidity and builds complexity in the fruit. Soils are heterogeneous, combining high clay content with sands and a clay-limestone base underlain by gravel. Over 500 acres of contiguous Tempranillo vines with an average age of 30 years form the backbone of the estate.

• 800 metres elevation in Roa and La Horra, Burgos
• Extreme continental climate with large day-to-night temperature swings
• Heterogeneous soils: clay, sand, clay-limestone with gravel base
• Average vine age of 30 years across more than 500 contiguous acres

Condado de Haza is exclusively committed to Tempranillo, the sole grape variety grown and vinified on the estate. The range includes Crianza and Reserva styles, both aged for a minimum of 12 to 15 months in American oak barrels. Grapes are hand-harvested, and winemaking throughout is artisanal in approach. The resulting wines are full-bodied reds with the structure and depth that the Ribera del Duero DO is celebrated for.

• 100% Tempranillo across all wines
• Crianza and Reserva styles produced
• Minimum 12 to 15 months ageing in American oak
• Hand-harvested grapes; artisanal winemaking throughout

Condado de Haza operates under sustainable farming practices and holds SWfCP (Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection) certification. This commitment reflects Familia Fernández Rivera's approach to stewardship of its extensive contiguous vineyard holdings in the high plateau of Ribera del Duero.

• Certified under Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection (SWfCP)
• Sustainable farming practices applied across all 164 hectares
• Part of a broader group commitment to responsible viticulture