Alútiz is a family-owned winery located in Samaniego, in the Basque Country, within the Rioja Alavesa wine-growing region. It specialises in producing wines that combine local traditions with modern winemaking techniques. The winery focuses on expressing the character of its vineyards through a diverse range of red, white and rosé wines, while also welcoming visitors to discover its history, cellars and winemaking philosophy.
The winery uses grapes from its own vineyards, including Tempranillo, Garnacha and Viura. One of its most distinctive methods is carbonic maceration, a traditional technique in which whole grape bunches ferment before being pressed, producing young, fruity and aromatic wines. Alongside these traditional wines, Alútiz creates oak-aged reds and distinctive white wines, using stainless-steel tanks, concrete vats and oak barrels to develop different styles and flavours. Hand harvesting and careful grape selection help preserve quality and the characteristics of each variety.
The family has been making wine for more than 200 years, passing its knowledge and traditions from generation to generation. In the 1980s, Eduardo Berganzo helped establish the modern winery, continuing the work of earlier generations. Originally known as Bodegas Pascual Berganzo, the winery adopted the name Alútiz in honour of the family’s maternal surname.
Today, Alútiz brings together three historic winemaking spaces, including an underground stone cellar dating from the 17th century. This combination of heritage and innovation reflects its commitment to preserving local traditions while developing contemporary wines.