Menchaca Wines is the personal wine project of Aitor Menchaca, launched in 2020 in collaboration with winemaker Juan Carlos Sancha. The winery is located in El Molar, north of Madrid, in the Jarama river valley, just 30 km from the city center. Its vineyards lie on granitic sandy soils in the El Molar subzone of DO Vinos de Madrid, with plots of old vines of Garnacha, Malvar, Tempranillo, and other native varieties planted in a triangular pattern on steep slopes.
The project was created with the aim of recovering century-old vineyards at risk of abandonment. It currently manages around 10 hectares, many under restoration. Winemaking involves manual harvesting, fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in French oak barrels. The wines are parcel-based, limited-production, and tied to individually named vineyards.
WINE TOURISM
Menchaca Wines offers three different routes to discover the project, its vineyards, and the recovery process of historic plots with native grape varieties. Visits start from the winery, with three available slots: 11:00. It is recommended to arrive with a 4x4 or SUV vehicle. Horseback and cycling routes are planned for the upcoming season.
Centenary Wine Route & Tapas
Guided tour through vineyard plots explaining the recovery process and traditional winemaking in El Molar. A sensory journey ending with a wine tasting and a selection of Iberian products and cheeses in a Wine Tasting Lounge with views of the Sierra Norte or Madrid skyline.
Includes:
Guided visit through centenary vineyard plots
Explanation of traditional winemaking
Wine tasting with Iberian products and cheeses
Wine Tasting Lounge in the vineyard with views
Price: 35€
4W+4T · 4 Wines & 4 Tapas
Pairing experience with 4 wines and 4 tapas at the winery.
Includes:
4 Wines
4 Tapas (Gildas, soup/cream, meat or fish, cheese)
Schedule:
Every Thursday at 20:00
Maximum capacity: 24 people
Price: 40€ (Advance booking required)
Wine Flight Route
Optional add-on: 30-minute introductory flight over the vineyards of El Molar and the Sierra Norte of Madrid from Aeródromo Loring, one of Spain’s oldest ultralight airfields.
Includes:
30-minute flight over vineyards
Flight over Sierra Norte
Centenary Wine Route experience
Price: On request
Wine Tasting Lounge - Tailor-Made Events
Menchaca Wines offers three private vineyard spaces for corporate events, team buildings, or private gatherings, each with different configurations and views.
Wine types Red and white wines from DO Vinos de Madrid made from Garnacha, Malvar, Tempranillo, and other native varieties from century-old vineyards, produced in small parcel-based batches with manual harvest and aging in French oak barrels.