Dominio de ANZA
Rioja
Dominio de Anza represents the compelling personal project of Diego Magaña, a winemaker whose family legacy at the iconic Viña Magaña in Navarra provided the foundation for what has become one of Rioja’s most exciting modern signatures. Since establishing his own footprint in the high-altitude vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, Diego Magana has moved away from the region's historical obsession with heavy oak aging and moved toward a "village-centric" philosophy that prioritizes transparency and terroir. By focusing on the rugged, sky-high plots around Laguardia, he captures the unique Atlantic influence and limestone-heavy soils that define this prestigious sub-region.
The winemaking at Dominio de Anza is defined by a "less is more" ethos, drawing significant inspiration from the finesse and verticality of Burgundy. Diego Magana treats his Rioja plots with the same reverence a Burgundian producer shows a Premier Cru, aiming for a profile that favors elegance, acidity, and aromatic complexity over raw power. He utilizes whole-cluster fermentation to provide freshness and floral notes, while aging takes place in large-format, seasoned French oak to ensure the wood frames the fruit rather than masking it. This approach results in wines with remarkable "crunch," red-fruit vibrance, and a sense of lift that departs from the heavy, oxidative styles of the past.
His flagship Selección Especial serves as a sophisticated introduction to this style, offering a masterclass in balance and purity. For those seeking the ultimate expression of site-specificity, his single-vineyard bottlings like Finca El Pausa showcase the intense mineral character of ancient field-blend vineyards where Tempranillo coexists with Graciano and Viura at elevations that push the limits of the appellation. Diego Magaña is no longer merely a rising star; he is a confirmed master of his craft, providing our portfolio with wines that are as intellectually stimulating and refined as a fine Côte de Beaune.
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Dominio de Anza | Bierzo
In the steep, slate-strewn hills of Bierzo, Diego Magaña applies his signature touch to ancient Mencía vines, creating wines of profound aromatic lift and mineral drive.
Selección de Parcelas 2024 This cuvée is a masterful mosaic of Bierzo’s landscape, blending fruit from 9 to 10 distinct plots across the villages of Valtuille and Otero. Sourced from vines averaging 85 years of age, it offers a complete and harmonious expression of the region’s old-vine heritage.
Rapolao 2024 Sourced from one of Bierzo’s most iconic and "Grand Cru" status sites in Valtuille de Abajo, this wine comes from a west-facing parcel of 108-year-old vines. The deep red clay soils here impart a unique texture and structural depth, making it one of the most sought-after expressions in the portfolio.
Valdehorta 2024 A polar opposite to the clay of Valtuille, this small parcel in Otero is defined by lean, shallow soils of slate and granite. The 85-year-old vines sit almost directly on the bedrock, producing a wine of intense verticality, tension, and crystalline mineral purity.
Dominio de Anza | Rioja
In Rioja Alavesa, Diego seeks the "limit" of viticulture, focusing on high-altitude plots near the Sierra Cantabria mountain range to craft wines with a Burgundian soul.
Anza 2024 The backbone of the Rioja project, this wine is a blend of 12 parcels situated in the high-elevation villages of Laguardia and Elvillar. The vines, ranging from 30 to 70 years old, grow in sandy and limestone-rich soils with very little clay. This specific terroir results in a remarkably direct, sharp, and fresh profile, always complemented by a small percentage of indigenous white varieties for added aromatic lift.
CDVIN 2024 (Grenache) Venturing to the Alto Najerilla valley on the opposite side of the river, Diego explores the cooler, high-altitude influence of the Sierra de la Demanda. This wine features ancient Grenache and Viura from the legendary villages of Cordovín and Badarán, renowned for producing Garnacha of rare finesse, transparency, and vibrant acidity.
La Canoca 2024 Sourced from an iconic valley in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, this parcel sits at the very foot of the mountain. While San Vicente is traditionally known for power, the proximity to the peaks at La Canoca grants this wine a unique structural elegance and serious aging potential. Diego sources these exceptional grapes from his close friend, Eduardo Eguren.
Carramonte 2024 The "jewel" of the project, Carramonte represents a selection of the three finest parcels identified through years of blind tasting and soil analysis (calicatas). Located at the absolute limit of where vineyards can survive, these sandy plots sit on the "way to the mountain" (Carramonte). These are the most ethereal and precise wines in the cellar, defined by their high-altitude energy and unparalleled elegance.
