Nestled in the heart of the middle Duero Valley, the historic town of Gumiel de Izán is a place where time has left its mark in stone silence, and wine.

In 1326, King Alfonso XI “the Avenger” granted Gumiel de Izán the title of a royal town, a status later confirmed in 1335 by his son, Peter I “the Cruel”.

Once entirelly walled, the town was protected by five fourtified gates and a tower of fortress with mysterious underground galleries. In the 17th century, the Dukes of Osuna hosted Spanish royalty herer, in a noble residence that still nowadays remains on Calle Real.

Gumiel de Izán was also home to two important monasteries: San Lorenzo and San Pedro de Gumiel, the latter being a significant early center for the Cistercian order. These religious institutions owned large vineyards, shaping the local economy and cultural identity around winemaking, which kept developing and today is one os Spain’s most prestigious wine regions: Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin (D.O.).