History
Castillo de Monjardín, in central Navarre, sits at the foot of the Pyrenees, not far from the French border.
The castle was important to the Kingdom of Navarre in the 12th century under King Sancho Garcés. Today, thousands of pilgrims pass by on the Camino de Santiago.
Its wines are shaped by the area's geographical and historical-cultural closeness to France, which brings a tradition of working varieties such as Garnacha and Pinot Noir in a fresh, fruity style.
Over the past 30 years, its wines have won more than 100 international medals and recognition in major publications.
The family's sun-facing vineyards lie at around 600 metres, aired by the cierzo, the region's northerly wind.
They total 220 hectares, with vines aged 15, 25 and 70 years.
Philosophy
What sets Monjardín apart is its unique microclimate. Combined with the deep experience of Víctor del Villar and his team, this microclimate produces distinctive wines with intense aromas, elegant flavours, and firm structure. All the wines are made from estate-grown grapes, with controlled fermentations and ageing in French and American oak. The winery combines the best traditional methods with innovation through the latest winegrowing techniques. It aims to produce high-quality wines that complement Mediterranean cuisine and express the character of its vineyards, making Castillo de Monjardín one of Spain's best-known wine brands.
