Pradorey, the first winery in europe to use eco-friendly cork

Pradorey, the first winery in europe to use eco-friendly corks

At Pradorey, we are European pioneers in using the new eco-friendly cork stoppers, produced by the Spanish company Espadan Corks in Valencia. As a renowned winery in the Ribera del Duero region, we take pride in being the first to adopt this innovation at a European level. Our 2021 vintages of El Cuentista and Adaro are already available with these eco-friendly corks, and soon, we will launch Pradorey Élite 2021 with this new sustainable closure.

We are gradually implementing this closure system across the rest of our wines. Currently, we have four organic labels: Lía, Sr. Niño, Adaro, and our new red wine, Salgüero. In fact, 45 of our 520 hectares of vineyards are already organic, and by 2025, we expect to convert an additional 39 hectares to organic production. Our goal is to gradually transition all our vineyards to organic farming.

Pradorey and its innovative dna

At Pradorey, we have always been a pioneering winery, committed to research, development, and innovation in Ribera del Duero since our founding in 1996. We introduced the concept of Roble wine, although we have since evolved beyond it. We also mature our wines in century-old clay vessels to revive the authentic flavors of the past. We dared to plant vineyards in latitudes once considered impossible. We have experimented with grape varieties and fermentation using native yeasts. We love exploring the criaderas and soleras system to add complexity to our wines. And now, we are the first winery in Europe to use eco-friendly corks.

Fernando Rodríguez de Rivera Cremades, our general director, emphasizes: “Within Pradorey’s philosophy of using only our own grapes and being as non-interventionist as possible to foster the versatility of our vineyard, ecology plays a key role, as it allows nature to express itself even more distinctly each vintage. Moreover, this has a fundamental impact on the long-term projection of our business. Our legacy should be to leave the world slightly better than we found it for those silent stakeholders—future generations. From this perspective, the use of eco-friendly cork stoppers for our wines represents the closing of a circle, reinforcing our commitment to society and deepening our philosophy of prioritizing the local with minimal human intervention.”

At Pradorey, we combine tradition and technological advancements with deep respect for the land and the grape.

Espadan Corks is a leading company in the production of Spanish cork. This family-run artisanal business, located in Alto Palancia in Castellón, operates in the forests of the Sierra de Espadán Natural Park, part of the Natura 2000 Network. Their cork stoppers are distinguished by the Eurogreen Label and certification as a Km 0 proximity product. They represent a major innovation throughout the entire process—from forest management and biodiversity conservation to the use of plant-based extracts and animal traction for transporting cork to the loading area. The company has implemented innovative techniques, approved by CAECV, to ensure the entirely organic production of their bio-corks.

Espadan Corks deeply values the preservation of natural resources and seeks to minimize its environmental impact. Their commitment to sustainability drives them to adopt eco-friendly practices at every stage of cork production. The company is dedicated to working in harmony with nature, offering high-quality cork stoppers that respect the environment and reflect their commitment to environmental responsibility.

2 companies, one environmental vision

Pradorey is proud to collaborate with Espadan Corks, the leading company in Spanish cork production. Together, we are bringing our shared vision of sustainability and environmental respect to life. The eco-friendly corks produced by Espadan Corks represent a major innovation in all aspects, from forest conservation to the implementation of organic techniques. This partnership allows us to offer high-quality cork stoppers while reinforcing our commitment to environmental responsibility in winemaking.