Founded in 1864 by oenologist Eloy Lecanda y Chaves with experience in Bordeaux, who planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec in addition to Tempranillo. Vega Sicilia is among the oldest wineries in Spain and, without doubt, one of the best in the world. The name Vega Sicilia has ancient origins: Vega is believed to derive from the term used to define the vegetation that grows along the banks of the Duero river, while Sicilia refers to Santa Cecilia, to whom several villages in the Castilla y León region are dedicated. Since 1982 it has been run by the Álvarez family, who modernised the winery and continued the quest for quality.
