Hacienda Monasterio Winery

Two years later, Carlos de la Fuente joined the team as Peter's right-hand man. The estate comprises 167 hectares, 108 of which are planted with vineyards. It is located halfway between the towns of Pesquera and Valbuena de Duero, known worldwide as "the golden mile" for the high quality of its wines.

At the end of the 19th century, the estate was part of the properties of the Lecanda family, pioneers in the new winemaking tradition of the area.

The winery, built between 1991 and 1992, was designed by the French architect Philippe Mazières, who had previously worked on such prestigious wineries as Château Margaux, Château d'Yquem Prieure-Léchiné.

The perfect southern exposure, the soil composition, and the natural drainage of the slopes combine to create a microclimate ideal for cultivating life. The end result of this highly favorable terroir is the exceptional quality of Hacienda Monasterio wines.

The winery consists of three fully equipped warehouses with temperature and humidity control, independent of each other.

The aging room is equipped with a cooling system, used only during the hottest months. The floor is made of natural gravel, which allows the humidity level in the room to remain balanced.

- The labeling room and bottle storage room, completely separate, have natural ventilation to renew the oxygen in the place.

The brewing room, equipped with stainless steel tanks designed by Peter Sisseck, features temperature-controlled jackets for heating and cooling, allowing for alcoholic fermentations with long, cold macerations. The brewing room also includes a laboratory where all types of analytical testing are performed.