In 1987, at the age of 37, entrepreneur Gonzalo Antón decided that, alongside a group of like-minded friends, he would create an innovative wine project in Rioja. And thus Izadi was born. Building on his experience in hospitality and gastronomy, and fascinated with the incredible – and untapped – potential of Rioja’s many terroirs, Antón wanted to approach the region from a different angle. Instead of seeking a defined style, Izadi focused on bringing the character of Rioja Alavesa’s oldest vineyards and indigenous varieties to the forefront.
Strong values
35 years on, and now with Lalo Antón, Gonzalo’s son, at the helm, Izadi remains a family-owned, boutique winery, championing Rioja’s vocation to produce authentic, terroir-expressive wines made for the pleasures of the table. Today, as at its inception, Izadi’s core values still prevail: sensitivity, hospitality, respect and restlessness.
These are translated into an extreme attention to detail, an absolute respect for nature and a constant will to research and innovate, while keeping the link between food and wine always in mind. Gonzalo and Lalo firmly believe that this is the essence of wine culture itself: sharing a delectable meal with friends and creating collective memories that draw a direct link between the vines, the landscape of Rioja and the lives of those who enjoy a bottle of Izadi.
In the winery, these values are translated into an extreme attention to detail, an absolute respect for nature and a constant will to research and innovate, whilst always keeping the link