winery

Bodegas Olarra represent a landmark in the way of understanding architecture in the winemaking industry, since they were pioneers in the conception of space in the construction of Rioja wineries as a differentiating factor.

It’s impossible to think of Bodegas Olarra without thinking of architecture. Not only because it was the first winery in Rioja to commission a renowned architect to design and build its facilities, but because the result became a true landmark. In 1973, Juan Antonio Ridruejo created a building conceived by and for wine—a genuine masterclass in how architecture can serve the winemaking process.

Its most iconic feature is the roof that crowns the barrel room, formed by 111 hexagonal domes that converge into a central dome in a remarkable display of precision. This design helps maintain stable temperatures, ensuring a calm, even aging process for our flagship wines—wines that embody the same innovative and pioneering spirit that inspired our building.

With our Olarra brand, we aim to recapture the golden era of Rioja wines from the 1970s, embracing that philosophy once again. Cerro Añón represents the perfect balance achieved by blending grape varieties from the different zones of Rioja. Añares reminds us that wine is, above all, made for people—it evolves gently, keeping pace with time itself. And EL RAYO Olarra expresses our vision of Rioja with our eyes set firmly on the future.