Location and Heritage
Val Azul is part of the D.O. Vinos de Madrid, Arganda subzone, and was founded in 1998. Seven years later, it launched its first wine (2005).
Its founder, Eva Rodríguez, represents the third generation of a winemaking family from Valdepeñas, bringing inherited viticultural culture to the southeast of Madrid with a focus on quality over quantity.
Family and Continuity
Val Azul is built as a complementary partnership: Eva Rodríguez leads the daily management of the winery and vineyard oversight, while Blanca Pérez de Camino anchors the events and MICE side, bringing expertise in communication, marketing, product creation, commercialization, and business management.
The broader presence of "family" is explicit: Eva's father, "Don Hipólito," contributes expertise and judgment on the grapes, and her mother, Pilar, connects the project with the multigenerational harvest culture and century-old tradition of Valdepeñas through family roots in Bodegas Sánchez Pinarejo.
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Vineyards, Land and Grapes
The estate works with varieties listed on its site such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The grapes are taken to the winery immediately after harvest (“field-side”), followed by selection, crushing, fermentation, and aging.
The winery emphasizes constant monitoring during barrel aging and a preference for French oak, with a minimum aging of around 12 months for its three wines.
Winemaking Philosophy
Val Azul frames its approach as traditional technique supported by close control: careful selection, fermentations followed through to aging, and French oak barrels chosen and monitored to protect evolution rather than impose style.
The project emphasizes sustainability and organic viticulture in the vineyard, with quality always prioritized over volume.
Wines
Val Azul presents three wines, each with defined blends (or single varietals), oak regimen, and a small-scale intention:
Wines
Taste Madrid
100% Cabernet Sauvignon; approximately 12–14 months in semi-new French oak; positioned as the latest release and the house's first single varietal.
Val Azul
34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah, 33% Merlot; approximately 12 months in semi-new French oak.
Fabio
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 30% Merlot; approximately 16 months in new/semi-new French oak; limited production to ~3,500 bottles; noted by the winery as having received awards including Bacchus de Oro (2021).
Winery Visit
Val Azul is intentionally structured for both wine tourism and organized experiences, blending vineyard and winery culture with scheduled activities.
The events arm is designed to tailor the format to the group, supported by an on-site team and catering options ranging from gala and working menus to cocktails, buffet, and food stations.
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Event Space
The estate positions itself as a "Wine and Place" destination: outdoor and indoor spaces with functional flexibility for weddings, family celebrations, corporate events, and MICE.
The venue's communication highlights a "multitude of settings" throughout the seasons, including gardens, a nursery, a glass-enclosed space, a lounge area, and the winery itself. It also notes a location about 30 minutes from Madrid, in Chinchón, with 9 hectares of vineyard in the Las Vegas region.
Why It Matters
Val Azul is important because it showcases another side of Madrid Wine Country: a small, quality-focused winery where vineyard care and the discipline of French oak meet a serious and professional events platform - making the place not only visitable but usable, year-round, for both wine travelers and high-standard gatherings.