Redefining Jerez Wine Traditions, One Vineyard at a Time
A few kilometres outside Jerez de la Frontera, on the white slopes of Pago del Corchuelo, lies Bodegas Luis Pérez — a family estate that has changed the conversation about Jerez wine. While most bodegas remain focused on sherry, the Pérez family has revived the region’s older craft of producing expressive red and white wines, alongside a thoughtful range of traditional sherries.
Founded in 2002 by oenologist Luis Pérez, the project began at Finca Vistahermosa within Pago del Corchuelo, where chalky albariza soils give natural freshness and depth to the wines. Over time, the estate has expanded into other historic pagos — San Cayetano & La Escribana, El Corregidor, and Calderín del Obispo — each bringing its own nuance of light, soil and exposure.
From these vineyards come distinctive wines that reveal the variety of Jerez terroir. The native Palomino Fino forms the base of still wines like El Triángulo and La Barajuela, proving how refined and mineral this grape can be. The once-forgotten Tintilla de Rota brings depth and spice to the reds. And the international varieties thrive here too:
- Garum – 70 % Merlot, 15 % Syrah, 15 % Petit Verdot; generous and balanced.
- Samaruco – 50 % Syrah, 50 % Petit Verdot; darker and more structured.
- Petit Verdot – pure and elegant, with long ageing potential.
- Bienteveo – 100 % Arbequina; bright, floral and subtly saline.
Each vineyard is vinified separately, honouring its identity — a practice rare in Jerez, where blending once ruled. The result is a full expression of the region: from delicate, dry still wines to quietly powerful sherries, all tied together by a deep respect for the land.
Visitors are welcomed by the Pérez family for intimate tours and tastings overlooking the vines. It’s a place where conversation drifts naturally from soils to sunlight — and where Jerez’s future feels firmly rooted in its past.