How can you not be interested in wine when you live in El Bierzo and drink centuries of history whenever you make a toast with a Mencía?

Prada gradually became dreamily intrigued with the world and culture of wine. On these banks of the River Cúa, its slopes are etched with vineyards dating back twelve centuries, vines which have since been recreated and enriched by the French monks who built monasteries throughout this wondrous land of El Bierzo, planted vines which withstood plagues... particular varieties which could only be soothed by this sun and this hoed land of El Bierzo.Prada threw himself in wholeheartedly as always…, learning, experimenting, testing the improvement of things.

In 1988 he decided to purchase the palace of the Estate of Canedo and its farmland, which at the time was extensive and was mainly dedicated to vineyards. The Palace dates back to 1730 and is majestic throughout; the capacity of its winery is remarkable, occupying the lower part of the Palace tower, and it was there that most of the house wine was stored…

But although it was an exceptional place for wine, another cellar was built with all the technology available at the time in order to process this wonderful variety that is Mencía.