The small historically significant place in Sajazarra was 11 the first time. Century mentioned. Many architectural witnesses of the past centuries to the appeal of this small town from which lies at the confluence of Aguanal and Ea, surrounded by vineyards, in the northwest of the Rioja Alta.
The Castillo in an elevated position determines the townscape. When restoring an old wine press was discovered in the vaults, which brought the owner's family to the idea to create this traditional place of wine. With the acquisition of arable land at the foot of the Obarenes Mountains, the foundation stone for the Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra was laid and in 1973 the first wine was produced. Were grown Tempranillo, Graciano and Garnacha and expanded to cry now excellent quality.
Sajazarra is the starting point for visiting many excellent bodegas in a wine-growing area, which has contributed to the worldwide fame of Rioja for centuries. In winter, the opportunity to combine wine enjoyment with winter sports is: In forty-five minutes you are with the car in the ski resort of Ezcaray.
Two generations have the story of Sajazarra marked: The Ruiz de Loizaga and the Loma Osorio. Of the latter family offers a descendant, the artist Elvira Isasi Loma Osorio, a large ground floor apartment in their mansion.
