Doniene Gorrondona

Doniene Gorrondona is a winery located in the once famous Bakio region of the Basque Country of Spain. The Bakio region used to be a major wine producing area in Bizkaia. Three friends from the region rehabilitated and modernized this ancient vineyard and winery. They farm a total of twelve hectares, two of which are from centennial pre-phylloxera Hondarribi Beltza vines. The building they acquired came with eight pot stills. They produce artisanal quantities of orujo, a type of distilled spirits similar to a French Marc or Italian Grappa.

The unique location of this winery is evident from the moment one steps into the Bakio valley. This bowl faces the Cantabrian Ocean, with steep facings creating a unique landscape. On these facings are planted Hondarribi Zurri. All of these well drained soils are farmed organically. Itziar and Andoni believe in creating wines that reflect this unique terruño. To do so, all their wines are fermented using indigenous yeasts.

Doniene Gorrondona represents the recuperation of a long viticultural tradition in Bizkaia.