2025-06-20

Sierra Norte

Bodegas Sierra Norte — now known as Raíces Ibéricas — is a committed Spanish winery that produces respectful, authentic wines from native grape varieties, while championing forgotten terroirs, rural communities, and environmental sustainability.

Bodegas Sierra Norte was born of a nomadic spirit. As early as 1998, its founders travelled across Spain’s wine regions with a clear goal: to discover native grape varieties—especially the lesser-known ones—and craft wines with true “wow” factor. Their first statement was a collection of 20 single-varietal wines from 15 different regions — a tribute to the rich diversity of the Iberian Peninsula.

 

Soon, they began to lay down roots. The first was in Camporrobles, the stronghold of Bobal, in the highest part of Utiel-Requena. Others followed: La Roda in 2011, Jumilla in 2012 (home of Monastrell), Calderón in 2015 (where their cavas are born), and Calatayud in 2020, land of Garnacha. At every stop, they committed fully, acquiring their own vineyards and establishing local wineries to deepen their connection to each territory.

 

Today, as Raíces Ibéricas, they proudly claim strong and purposeful roots: giving voice to forgotten terroirs, elevating indigenous varieties, and supporting rural communities. Their farming approach is ecological, regenerative, and sustainable. As members of Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection, they go far beyond certifications—it’s about passing something on, protecting biodiversity, and offering a future to the next generation of farmers. Each wine is a celebration of land, life, and human connection — and each harvest, a shared celebration.