One of the Spanish wineries with the most international prestige has a very aristocratic name, Marqués de Cáceres. A house that already has more than half a century of history, and that began its journey in 1920 with Vinícola Forner, in Sagunto, but the Civil War forced the family to go into exile in France until Enrique Forner returned, in the seventies, to found this winery with other Valencian producers.
Currently, the company is directed by his daughter Cristina, and as a result of their efforts they have managed to export to more than 120 countries, as well as accumulate prestigious awards that guarantee their good work, the last one was for Gaudium 2018, awarded as Best Wine Tinto de España in the Spanish Food Awards 2023 organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
And although the name of the marquisate is Cáceres, in reality, the company’s headquarters are located in the town of Cenicero, in La Rioja, located in a magnificent French-style building with elegant lines and large windows. A place that wine lovers cannot miss.
The cellar doors are open to the public so they can try their wines and buy them in their physical store, a space that has recently been renovated by the Riojan designer Neri Estefanía, with the aim of gaining more interior space and maximizing the entry of natural light. , in addition to connecting it with the chill out terrace. A pleasant place with elegant decoration in brown and violet tones that remind us of wine, and with photographic testimonies of its history hanging on the walls.
As a renowned sommelier says, “life is too beautiful to drink a bad wine,” and at Marqués de Cáceres they know that wine tourism is the best way to make their essence and legacy known, which is why they offer tasting visits. to discover the process of making and maturing wines and knowing what the real work is behind each bottle, to exclusive activities in the Ágora Space – an old tool house reconditioned for premium experiences – or gastronomic experiences in the spectacular Hall de Cristal, a unique space surrounded by an impressive wine cellar with 13,000 bottles, as well as walks through the vineyards and tastings on the outdoor terrace. We recommend not missing the festival they organize every summer.
