Diary of
Winery
Discover the latest awards, events and stories born around our vineyards in the Ribera del Duero.
2nd Distributors’ Convention to celebrate Carmelo Rodero’s 70th birthday and consolidate the handover to the next generation
This 24th May, our winery dressed up to celebrate the "2nd National Distributors Convention", as well as...
The budding of the vine
The awakening of the vegetative cycle Every year, following its winter slumber, the vineyard experiences one of its most decisive moments...
Read articleWinter pruning in Ribera del Duero
Winter in the Ribera del Duero has an austere and profound beauty. When temperatures drop and the winds...
Read articleThe impact of snow on our vineyard
On 28 January, heavy snowfall covered Pedrosa de Duero and our vineyards, leaving such a wintry scene...
Read articleNew Carmelo Rodero Crianza label
Carmelo Rodero Crianza is, above all, a special wine. A different kind of wine, created for sharing and for celebrating unique moments....
Read articleChapter VII. 2 pesetas per kilo
The sugar factory whistle pierced the cold morning air, signalling the change of shift. Hundreds of sugar beet...
Read articleChapter VI. The day the dawn was no longer the same
1974. The baler's engine spluttered a couple of times before starting. It was a sound Carmelo knew...
Read articleChapter V. The First Deal
The front wheel of the old bicycle wobbled a little as it crossed the last stony stretch, but Carmelo managed to...
Read articleChapter IV. Time flies
Pedrosa de Duero, September 1969. On setting foot in Pedrosa de Duero once more, Carmelo scarcely had time...
Read articleChapter III. The decision.
Upon stepping through the doors of the dealership, Carmelo felt a mixture of excitement and vertigo. There, amongst combine harvesters and tractors, he...
Read articleCarmelo Rodero reaches new heights in the Guías Gourmets and Proensa!
At Bodegas Rodero we are proud to share an achievement that reaffirms our dedication to the art of wine and to the...
Read articleWhat is a crianza wine?
Everything you need to know about crianza wines In the world of wine, the term crianza refers to...
Read articleGravity-fed winemaking at Bodegas Carmelo Rodero
Gravity winemaking is a method that is revolutionising the way wines are made at Bodegas...
Read articleChapter II. The Big City
The sun was barely peeking over the horizon when Carmelo said goodbye to his mother at the front door of his house. His father already...
Read articleBodegas Carmelo Rodero invites you to welcome in the autumn with Carmelo Rodero Crianza
The elegance of the wine chosen as BEST AGED RED by the 2025 Gourmets Wine Guide becomes a great ally...
Read articleCarmelo Rodero Crianza: Best Crianza Red Wine in the 2025 Gourmet Guide
We are pleased to announce that the Carmelo Rodero Crianza wine has been awarded the special prize for "Best Red Wine of...
Read articleChapter 1. Changing the rules of the game.
Pedrosa de Duero, March 1969. Can you start a business at 15? Ask my father. He’ll tell you that...
Read articlePruning in the vineyard
De-budding: Care and Precision in the Viticulture of Bodegas Rodero. De-budding is an essential technique in viticulture...
Read articleCarmelo Rodero Crianza has been awarded the «Best Crianza Red Wine» prize in the 2025 Gourmet Guide
We are pleased to announce that the Carmelo Rodero Crianza wine has been awarded the special prize for "Best Red Wine of...
Read articleAn unusual June, with rain and storms in the Ribera del Duero
Traditionally, the weather in the Ribera del Duero in late spring and early summer is dry, with temperatures...
Read articleTSM 2021 scores 93 points at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards
The excellence of Bodegas Rodero shines once again on the international stage In the competitive world of wine, where...
Read articleWINNER OF THE WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD
At the 37th Salón Gourmets in Madrid, an event that brings together the very best of the gastronomic and wine worlds, our winery...
Read articleSTEP ONE: DRY PRUNING
The month of January marks the beginning of the dry pruning period in the vineyards. This process is more...
Read articlePAGO DE VALTARREÑA AND TSM, TWO WINES RATED 99 IN THE PROENSA GUIDE
The renowned Proensa Guide has announced its annual ratings, and Bodegas Rodero stands out with two exceptional wines reaching the...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO RESERVA 2020: A RESERVA THAT TAKES YOU BY SURPRISE
Carmelo Rodero Reserva 2020: A Reserva that surprises On 7 November, our long-awaited Carmelo Rodero was released on the market...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO TSM 2021, A 99-POINT WINE
This Wednesday, 25 October, Carmelo Rodero TSM 2021 received the highest score in the eleventh edition...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO CRIANZA 2021: A TRIBUTE TO THE BLEND
The winery Carmelo Rodero is launching the new vintage of its Crianza 2021, a wine that embodies the essence...
Read articleCrianza 2020 GOLD MEDAL AT EXPOVINO PERU
Crianza 2020 has won a new medal this 2023. The gold medal awarded by the WONG chain in...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO 9 MONTHS 2022 RETURNS TO THE MARKET
After a few months' wait, the classic '9 meses' returns to the market with a new vintage. Consolidating its position...
Read articleTSM 2021: A MEETING OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION
This is a wine that unites past, present and future to accompany you in your best memories: Carmelo Rodero TSM...
Read articlePAGO DE VALTARREÑA 2020, GOLD MEDAL AT DECANTER
Pago de Valtarreña by Carmelo Rodero wins a Gold Medal at the 2023 Decanter awards! Our flagship wine, Pago de...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO WINS TWO GOLD MEDALS AT THE 2023 BACCHUS AWARDS
Yesterday we learned the results of the 2023 Bacchus Awards, the most important international competition held in Spain, organised by the Spanish Union of...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO TSM 2019, AN OUTSTANDING WINE
This Wednesday 19 April, Carmelo Rodero TSM 2019 received the highest score within the tenth edition of...
Read articlePAGO DE VALTARREÑA 2020: A VINTAGE THAT IS SET TO THRILL
Pago de Valtarreña 2020 is now on the market. A single-varietal Tempranillo that follows the path of all the wines...
Read articleWINE RACKING
To start with a simple and clear definition, racking refers to transferring wine from one tank to...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO, GRAVITY-FEED WINERY
Using a novel, advanced system that enhances all the intrinsic qualities of the wine, at Carmelo Rodero we craft our wines...
Read articleBODEGAS RODERO REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Once the year 2022 has come to an end, Bodegas Carmelo Rodero is taking stock of the challenges achieved regarding...
Read articleTOAST THIS CHRISTMAS WITH CARMELO RODERO
Christmas is a time to enjoy with our loved ones, to gather around the table and involve...
Read articleRESERVA 2019, A GEM FROM CARMELO RODERO
This is a wine that comes from an excellent vintage; Carmelo Rodero Reserva 2019 arrives on the market to please,...
Read articlePAGO DE VALTARREÑA, A 100-POINT WINE IN THE PROENSA GUIDE
The renowned wine guide awards this reference the top score. Pago de Valtarreña 2019 has achieved 100 points...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO ATTENDS THE GRAND WINE TASTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Wineries from all over the world met in Santo Domingo after a three-year absence After three years...
Read articleTHE GOURMET WINE GUIDE AWARDS 99 POINTS TO CARMELO RODERO TSM 2019
The tenth edition of the Liga del 99 awards gives its highest score to Carmelo Rodero TSM 2019 has been...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO CRIANZA 2020 IS SET TO IMPRESS.
Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon achieve the best combination. The Carmelo Rodero winery is releasing the new vintage of its...
Read articleCARMELO RODERO RESERVA IMPRESSES THE JURY AT THE MEXICAN GLOBAL WINE COMPETITION
● The competition is celebrating its third edition with a blind tasting among industry professionals. ● Over 300...
Read articleEL ENVERO, HARBINGER OF A NEW HARVEST
With the arrival of summer, colour takes centre stage in the vineyard. Veraison is one of the phases of the...
Read articleBODEGAS RODERO IS COMMITTED TO RECYCLING AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
At Bodegas Rodero we are committed to caring for the environment. The wine-making world is one of the sectors most affected...
Read articleWHEN THE VINES WEEP, THE VINEYARD IS REBORN
With the arrival of the cold weather in the Ribera del Duero, the root activity of the vines is suspended due to...
Read articleTSM: A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
Carmelo Rodero is one of the most representative wineries in the Ribera del Duero, and the prestige of its wines...
Read articleSUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE IS POSSIBLE
Nature is our greatest ally. Wine production depends directly on the environment and its care...
Read articleDRY PRUNING: HERE’S WHAT IT INVOLVES
At the end of January, the dry pruning period for the vines begins. At Carmelo Rodero we look after every...
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