Our History

Sharing for centuries

From its origins to the present day, each chapter of Bodegas Irache reflects the essence of share.
From the Benedictine monks who offered hospitality and wine to pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, to the current commitment of the Gomez-Mangione family to preserve and revitalize this tradition, we have been a bridging generations, cultures and times.

Every bottle we make is a testament to our dedication to keeping this connection alive and sharing the best of our land with the world.

• 1056 | An origin linked to the Way of St. James
  In the 11th century, the monks of the Irache Monastery made wine and offered it generously to pilgrims. In times of adversity, wine was not only a drink, but also food, medicine and a symbol of hospitality. Saint Veremundo, abbot of the monastery, encouraged this gesture that gave rise to a tradition that is still alive today.
• 1891 : Bodegas Irache is born
  Wine production was transferred to private hands under the name of Vinícola Montejurra. Its proximity to the monastery led the locals to call it "La Bodega de Irache", a name that was officially consolidated. Over time it became a reference in Navarra, with national and international prestige.
• 2008 | Prado de Irache Pago Wine
  We were the first winery in Navarre to obtain the qualification Vino de Pago P.D.O.This label is reserved for wines from unique and singular vineyards.
• 2018 | A New Era
  The Gómez-Mangione family acquired Bodegas Irache with the illusion of revitalizing one of Navarra's oldest and most prestigious emblems.

Vineyards

The soul of our wines

More of 101 hectares of vineyards in Tierra Estella are the origin of the unique personality of our wines.

We grow selected varieties that express the richness of our land:

• Tempranillo
• Grenache
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Viura
• Chardonnay

The privileged location, combined with the thermal contrast between day and night, favors a slow and balanced ripening. The limestone and mineral soils provide unmistakable structure and complexity.

The cold and humid climate, influenced by the Sierra de Urbasa and the Atlantic breeze, offers ideal conditions for aged wines. Each vintage is the result of a balance between tradition and modern viticulture techniques.

La Bodega

Every corner of Bodegas Irache combines architectural tradition and state-of-the-art technology.

• Nave de Crianza - "The Cathedral of Wine".
  Inspired by the Irache Monastery, it stands out for its columns and semicircular arches. With capacity for 10,000 barrelsguarantees optimal aging.
• Processing plant
  Concrete and stainless steel tanks allow for precise fermentation, supervised with advanced technology.
• Bottle rack
  With space for 3 million bottlesIt is here that the wines reach their definitive maturation.

Vino de Pago - Prado de Irache

The excellence of Navarra

In 2008, we became the first winery in Navarre to obtain the P.D.O. Vino de Pago Prado de IracheThe highest distinction of quality in Spain.

A Vino de Pago wine comes from a unique sitewith unique soil and microclimate characteristics. The law requires that the entire process be carried out on the estate: from the grapes to bottling.

This recognition places Irache at the top of Spanish viticulture.

The Wine Fountain

Hospitality on the Camino de Santiago

Inspired by the tradition of the monks of Irache, at the end of the 1990s we installed the Wine FountainToday, it is the only one on the Camino de Santiago.

Every day, pilgrims can freely serve themselves wine or water in its two spouts. Approximately 100 liters of young red wine are offered to those who travel the route, perpetuating a legacy of hospitality, hospitality that St. Veremundo began in the eleventh century.