1503
Queen Isabella of Castile buys the farm for 2,286,333 maravedís from the Count of Ribadeo
1600
Francisco Gómez Sandoval y Rojas, first Duke of Lerma and Prime Minister of King Philip III, built a palace, possibly designed by the royal architect Francisco Mora, to entertain the King when he visited the Royal Site of Ventosilla
1603
Lope de Vega staged plays in the gardens of the Palace of Ventosilla for King Philip III and Rubens also visited the estate
1921
Its hydroelectric dam was built on THE DUERO RIVER which still provides electricity for the estate, the winery and THE INN
1928
King Alfonso XIII named the estate Real Site of Ventosilla a model agricultural concern
1989
Javier Cremades de Adaro, and agronomist who loved the countryside, acquired the estate and planted the first 200 hectares which would eventually grow to 520 ha spread over eight terroirs: Hoyo Dornajo, La Mina, Prado del Rey, El Pino, Los Robles, Valdelayegua, Salgüero and La Recorba
1996
First vintage of red and rosé Ribera del Duero wine launched under the brand name PRADOREY
2005
First vintage of white wine launched under the brand name PRADOREY
2014
PRADOREY starts its second wine revolution, with true to terroir wines and an intense commitment to innovation
MAKING HISTORY SINCE 1503
On 11 November 1503, a few years after the Discovery of America by the Crown of Castile, Queen Isabella acquired the property of Ventosilla for two million two hundred and eighty-six thousand three hundred and thirty-three maravedís, according to the original deed of sale, preserved at the General Archives in Simancas. After her death, the estate went to her daughter, Queen Joanna, and subsequently to the latter’s first-born, Emperor Charles V.
In 1521, the emperor donated the estate to Don Bernardo Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas, Marquis of Denia. His grandson, Don Francisco Gómez de Sandoval y Rojas, Duke of Lerma and royal favourite of Phillip III, started to farm the estate and built a solid palace in the Herrerian style (today’s INN) which was often visited by the King, who came accompanied by renowned musicians, actors and artists and also went on hunts. Famous characters the likes of Rubens and Lope de Vega displayed their art for the King in La Ventosilla and went hunting in the nearby meadows, hence the name of our winery, PRADOREY, which translates as ‘King’s meadow’.
In more recent times, the property had different owners until 1989, when it was purchased by Don Javier Cremades de Adaro, who returned La Ventosilla its old splendour. The new vineyard was planted then, new stables were built, the crops were modernised, the palace was renovated and turned into an INN and the winery was built, starting a new period which continues today.
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- 1928
- 1989
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- 2005
- 2014
- Actualidad
THE DUERO RIVER
For centuries, the Duero River has bathed 7 km of our lands with the constant flow of its waters. Privileged witness of great stories and passions whispered in each of its corners.
Queen Isabella of Castile buys the farm for 2,286,333 maravedís from the Count of Ribadeo
Francisco Gómez Sandoval y Rojas, first Duke of Lerma and Prime Minister of King Philip III, built a palace, possibly designed by the royal architect Francisco Mora, to entertain the King when he visited the Royal Site of Ventosilla
Lope de Vega staged plays in the gardens of the Palace of Ventosilla for King Philip III and Rubens also visited the estate
Its hydroelectric dam was built on THE DUERO RIVER which still provides electricity for the estate, the winery and THE INN
King Alfonso XIII named the estate Real Site of Ventosilla a model agricultural concern
Javier Cremades de Adaro, and agronomist who loved the countryside, acquired the estate and planted the first 200 hectares which would eventually grow to 520 ha spread over eight terroirs: Hoyo Dornajo, La Mina, Prado del Rey, El Pino, Los Robles, Valdelayegua, Salgüero and La Recorba
First vintage of red and rosé Ribera del Duero wine launched under the brand name PRADOREY
First vintage of white wine launched under the brand name PRADOREY
PRADOREY starts its second wine revolution, with true to terroir wines and an intense commitment to innovation.
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