Bodegas y Viñedos Zuazo Gastón

What Bodegas y Viñedos Zuazo Gastón does

Bodegas y Viñedos Zuazo Gastón (legal entity ZUAZO GASTON BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS SL) is a privately held family winery with winemaking roots dating to 1850, headquartered in Oyón, Álava (Rioja Alavesa, Basque Country, Spain) and operating with approximately 7 employees. The company produces wines across three sub-brands: the flagship Zuazo Gastón range under D.O. Rioja (Crianza, Reserva, Selección de Familia, Edición Limitada, Vendimia Seleccionada); the Teófilo Reyes project under D.O. Ribera del Duero, supported by 60 hectares of estate vineyards in Peñafiel, Manzanillo and Olmos de Peñafiel at 750-920m altitude; and the casual Tapas Gastón range plus Essenzia (rosado and blanco) outside D.O. constraints. Production follows traditional methods: manual harvest with hand selection of grape clusters, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, and oak aging programs ranging from 6 months (Vendimia Seleccionada) to 29-32 months in new French oak (Teófilo Reyes Reserva), with integral vinification in wood for the top Ribera tier.

Name

Bodegas y Viñedos Zuazo Gastón

Legal name

ZUAZO GASTON BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS SL

Website

https://zuazogaston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bodegas y Viñedos Zuazo Gastón is a privately held, family-owned Spanish winery (founded 1850) based in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, producing D.O. Rioja and D.O. Ribera del Duero wines across the Zuazo Gastón, Teófilo Reyes, and Tapas Gastón ranges for direct consumers, HoReCa, and export distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery & Vineyard Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Grape Growing & Canopy Management (In-Season Vineyard Operations) (AFAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Rioja red wines
• Ribera del Duero wines
• Spanish winery production
• Oak barrel aged wines
• Wine tourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Oyón

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-consumer wine sales: The winery sells wines and gift boxes (estuches) directly through its e-commerce store (zuazogaston.com). Products include bottles, boxes of 6 or 12, and wood/cardboard gift cases. International shipping available as the company mentions export to 'todo el mundo'.
2. Direct sales via physical channels: Sales through the winery's own wine shop/tienda at the Bodega in Oyón, plus presence at wine fairs (ProWein, Fenavin, Gourmets Madrid) for B2B and B2C sales.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bodegas Zuazo Gastón is a traditional family winery in Oyón (Rioja Alavesa, Spain) that produces and sells Spanish wines under D.O. Rioja and D.O. Ribera del Duero designations across three main ranges: the flagship Zuazo Gastón line (Crianza, Reserva, Selección de Familia, Edición Limitada), the Teófilo Reyes Ribera del Duero project (Tamiz, Crianza, Reserva), and the casual Tapas Gastón range (Tempranillo, Verdejo). The winery cultivates its own vineyards, performs manual harvest and grape selection, ages wines in French and American oak barrels, and sells direct to consumers via its e-commerce store, physical winery shop, and international export distribution.

Product overview

Bodegas Zuazo Gastón is a traditional family winery founded in 1850 in Oyón (Rioja Alavesa), Spain, producing wines under the D.O. Rioja and D.O. Ribera del Duero designations. Its product portfolio is organized into three main ranges: (1) The Zuazo Gastón core brand — comprising Crianza, Reserva, Selección de Familia Reserva, and ZG Edición Limitada, covering red wines aged in French and American oak from 6 to 20 months; (2) The Teófilo Reyes project — focused exclusively on Ribera del Duero with Tamiz (Roble), Teófilo Reyes Crianza, and Teófilo Reyes Reserva aged 6 to 32 months in French oak; and (3) The Tapas Gastón sub-brand — casual-range wines (Tempranillo and Verdejo) made outside denomination restrictions for everyday enjoyment. The winery also offers an extensive range of gift boxes and packaging options (cardboard and wood boxes in various sizes) and serves export markets globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teófilo Reyes: Wine project in Ribera del Duero producing wines from the 'golden mile' of the D.O.
• Hacienda Gastón
• Essenzia de Zuazo
• Tapas Gastón

Products and services

• Zuazo Gastón Crianza Flagship red wine from Rioja made from 100% Tempranillo, aged 12 months in French (50%) and American (50%) oak barrels plus minimum 6 months in bottle.
• Zuazo Gastón Reserva Red wine from Rioja, blend of Tempranillo 95% and Graciano 5%, sourced from the family's oldest vineyards, aged 20 months in French oak barrels and 18 months in bottle.
• Selección de Familia Reserva Premium red wine from Rioja, blend of Tempranillo 80% and Graciano 20%, hand-harvested from the family's best plots, aged 20 months in French oak barrels with three rackings, followed by minimum 16 months in bottle.
• ZG Edición Limitada Rioja Limited-production red wine from Rioja, selected from specific plots of the family's oldest vineyards, aged 14 months in French oak barrels plus 12 months in bottle, made from 100% Tempranillo.
• Vendimia Seleccionada Rioja Red wine from Rioja, blend of Tempranillo 90% and Mazuelo 10%, aged 6 months in American oak barrels with intense fruity aromas and subtle wood complexity.
• Zuazo Gastón Blanco Viura White wine from Rioja, 100% Viura, with bright lemon-straw color, intense apple and citrus aromas, structured palate with glyceric body and good freshness.
• Vendimia Seleccionada Ribera del Duero Red wine from Ribera del Duero, sourced from 30+ year old low-yielding vines on clay-limestone slopes at 800m altitude, aged 4-6 months in French oak barrels plus minimum 8 months in bottle.
• Tamiz Roble (Ribera del Duero) Red wine from Ribera del Duero under the Teófilo Reyes project, aged 6 months in Bordeaux French oak barrels, from 60 hectares of estate vineyards in Peñafiel, Manzanillo and Olmos de Peñafiel.
• Teófilo Reyes Edición Limitada (Ribera del Duero) Limited edition red wine from Ribera del Duero, aged 15 months in Bordeaux French oak barrels, from 60 hectares of estate vineyards in Peñafiel, Manzanillo and Olmos de Peñafiel.
• Teófilo Reyes Reserva (Ribera del Duero) Premium red wine from Ribera del Duero, aged 29-32 months in new Bordeaux French oak barrels, made from 2-hectare estate vineyards in Peñafiel and Pesquera de Duero, with integral vinification in wood.
• Tapas Gastón Verdejo White wine produced outside denomination rules, 100% Verdejo, made with cold maceration to extract primary aromas. Bright yellow color with pineapple, peach and citrus notes with floral and fennel hints at 12% alcohol.
• Tapas Gastón Tempranillo Red wine produced outside denomination rules, monovarietal Tempranillo, fresh and fruity with bright garnet color, intense red fruit aromas and balanced tannic-acid profile.
• Gama de Estuches (Wine Gift Boxes) Range of gift packaging options including cardboard boxes (1, 3, 4, 6 bottles), wooden boxes (3 and 6 bottles), and gift sets combining wine with glasses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91 points James Suckling for Zuazo Gastón Crianza
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bodegas Roda: A boutique Rioja winery focused on premium terroir-driven wines with multi-tier aging and own vineyards. Closely comparable in scale, philosophy, and premium positioning to Zuazo Gastón.
• Bodegas Alejandro Fernández (Pesquera): A traditional family winery in Ribera del Duero with a focus on Tempranillo from Peñafiel area. Comparable to Zuazo Gastón's Teófilo Reyes project given the same Peñafiel geography and traditional approach.
• Bodegas Yllera: A family-owned Spanish winery with operations spanning multiple D.O.s (including Ribera del Duero and Rueda). Comparable multi-region family-run business model with broad product portfolio.
• Bodegas López de Heredia Viña Tondonia: A traditional, multi-generational family-owned Rioja winery famous for long barrel aging and conservative production methods. The closest analogue to Zuazo Gastón in scale, philosophy, and traditional winemaking approach.
• Bodegas Emilio Moro: A family-owned Ribera del Duero winery with own vineyards, multi-tier portfolio, and strong international export presence. Closely comparable to Zuazo Gastón in business model and Ribera del Duero positioning.

Emerging players

• Compañía de Vinos del Atlántico (Telmo Rodríguez): A Spanish premium wine project working across multiple historic regions with traditional methods. Comparable philosophy of multi-region, single-vineyard focus with export orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Bodegas Muga: A family-owned Rioja winery based in Haro with a multi-tier portfolio including traditional Crianza, Reserva, and Selección Especial. Similar family-run ethos and traditional winemaking techniques.
• Bodegas Protos: A historic Ribera del Duero producer with significant own-vineyard holdings. Directly comparable as Zuazo Gastón's Teófilo Reyes project competes in the same D.O. Ribera del Duero premium segment.
• La Rioja Alta: A prestigious, large traditional Rioja winery with extensive export reach. Directly competes in the premium Rioja segment and shares the traditional oak-aging philosophy.
• Marqués de Riscal: A historic, large-scale Rioja producer with extensive D.O. Rioja vineyard holdings and a hotel/wine tourism complex. While much larger and more diversified, it competes in the same premium Rioja segment as Zuazo Gastón.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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