About the Winery

Bodegas Landaluce is a quality-focused  winery based in Laguardia, at the heart of Rioja Alavesa. With a commitment to vineyard expression, sustainability, and low-intervention winemaking, the estate blends tradition and innovation to craft expressive wines with structure and finesse.

Region & Vineyards

From Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa—an area prized for its high elevation, limestone-rich soils, and cool Atlantic influence. The fruit comes from old vines over 60 years of age, grown in historic sites such as La Gloria, Carravalseca, Puente Victoria, and San Gregorio. These plots sit around 600 metres above sea level, offering freshness,

Winemaking

For Elle, Landaluce does not follow traditional Reserva ageing methods. Instead, the wine is released under a generic back label, allowing more freedom.  This approach lets the wine be judged on its own merits, rather than adhering to the standard Rioja classification. Fermentation is done in stainless steel to preserve freshness, followed by 12 months of ageing in French oak.

What Sets It Apart

• ·       Crafted outside the traditional Rioja classification for creative freedom

  ·       From 60+ year old vines in top Laguardia sites

  ·       Elegant, modern, expressive Rioja with a feminine touch

  ·       Made by a small, independent estate focused on quality over volume