“You don’t always have to be born in a place to feel that you are from there. Sometimes, it’s enough to know its history, contemplate a photo of its landscapes or imagine what your land smells like”
Caleruega is a historic municipality – approximately from 912 AD. – located in the province of Burgos. In 1170, Domingo de Guzmán, saint of the Catholic Church who founded the Dominican Order, was born within its walls.
In 2017, Caleruega began to be officially recognized as one of the “Most Beautiful Towns in Spain”. Its important historical and cultural heritage, among which are monuments such as the Monastery of Santo Domingo and the Torre de los Guzmanes; and its location, 19 kilometers from Santo Domingo de Silos and 12 kilometers from the Roman city of Clunia, make it a truly special place.
In 2017, Caleruega began to be officially recognized as one of the “Most Beautiful Towns in Spain”. Its important historical and cultural heritage, among which are monuments such as the Monastery of Santo Domingo and the Torre de los Guzmanes; and its location, 19 kilometers from Santo Domingo de Silos and 12 kilometers from the Roman city of Clunia, make it a truly special place.
Legacy
Wine
Wine
In one of our estates is the oldest underground cellar in the Ribera del Duero region.
Dated in the 12th century and excavated in the rock, this cellar belonged to King Alfonso VIII; although it could have a connection with an ancient Roman villa.
With a length of 30 meters and a single nave, the winery preserves its history through its vaulted chapels, used for wine storage, and a natural spring inside.
Dated in the 12th century and excavated in the rock, this cellar belonged to King Alfonso VIII; although it could have a connection with an ancient Roman villa.
With a length of 30 meters and a single nave, the winery preserves its history through its vaulted chapels, used for wine storage, and a natural spring inside.
Shield of COTO DE CALERUEGA ·
Shield of COTO DE CALERUEGA ·
The Guzmanes
Tower
Tower
Birthplace of Saint Dominic and a symbol of Caleruega’s noble heritage.
The vine and the
water
water
Representing the region’s long-standing winegrowing tradition and its belonging to the Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin.
The
star
star
Legends claim that a star appeared on Saint Dominic’s forehead at his baptism, a sign of his divine calling.
The dog with the
torch
torch
Before his birth, the saint’s mother dreamt of a dog running across the world with a torch in its mouth, an omen of the faith her son would spread.
A privileged
enclave
enclave
“The name ‘Caleruega’ derives from the limestone hills surrounding the area, the caleras.”
Caleruega stands out for its altitude, located between 960 and 1,070 meters. Historically, it has not been a popular location for viticulture due to its low temperatures and risk of frost, which hampered proper grape ripening.
However, in recent years, rising temperatures have made it a prime location for grape cultivation. Its extreme climate features hot, dry summers, which contrast with very cold winters. The average annual rainfall is 350 mm. Furthermore, the vineyard soils are notable for their great variety, with limestone, clay, silt, and clay loam found at varying depths.
D.O. Ribera del
Duero
Duero
Caleruega is located in the northwest corner of the Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin. This D.O. is characterized by its extreme climate of dry summers and long winters, low rainfall, and wide temperature fluctuations. Its soils, mainly clayey, limestone, and stony, are located at an altitude of between 720 and over 1,000 meters. These weather conditions allow the grapes to ripen fully and slowly, giving them exceptional quality.