Bodegas Ysios

The Ysios winery building extends 196 meters with two parallel concrete walls featuring an undulating design that mirrors the mountain backdrop of Sierra de Cantabria.

Architect Santiago Calatrava completed this advanced production facility in 2001, marking a new direction in Spanish winery architecture and wine manufacturing methods.

The building combines industrial functionality with artistic vision through its aluminum roof panels and cedar wood facades that reference traditional wine barrel construction.

Visitors can access the winery via a granite bridge crossing reflection pools, with guided tours explaining the complete wine production process from grape to bottle.

The structure's wavelike roof creates different light patterns throughout the day while maintaining optimal conditions for wine production in the Rioja Alavesa region.

Location: Laguardia - Guardia

Inception: 2001

Architects: Santiago Calatrava

GPS coordinates: 42.56861,-2.59083

Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:22