Tagonius Winery

Built in the year 2000 on the site of Justo del Pozo Olmeda's old winery, Bodegas Tagonius was founded in 1860.

It is located in the southeast of Madrid, specifically in the Valle de Perales de Tajuña, in the district of Tielmes. The Tajuña River, known in Latin as Tagonius, gives its name to our winery, and its waters irrigate our vineyards.

Our history dates back to the mid-19th century, when the valley lands were renowned as the birthplace of the fine wines consumed by the royal court.

Madrid's connection with the wine industry dates back to the 13th century, but it was not until the 15th century that Madrid wines began to gain prestige, especially those harvested in the areas of Getafe, Pinto, Parla, and Fuencarral, where the most valuable wines were produced. During the reign of Philip IV, the most prestigious wines were the "precious wines" of San Martín, Cadalso, and Pelayos.

At the beginning of the 20th century, there were already more than 60,000 hectares of vineyards in Madrid, but wine production was severely affected by a phylloxera plague. It was not until the 1950s that the vineyards recovered, the same year the first cooperatives were established. However, at the same time, industrial estates and the conversion of towns into commuter cities led to the disappearance of vineyards in the areas of Valdemoro, Pinto, Getafe, Móstoles, Torrejón, Alcobendas, and Alcalá de Henares.

From that point on, Madrid wines faded into obscurity. The need arose to revitalize the sector and invest in rejuvenating the vineyards, recovering grape varieties, and updating winemaking standards. It was not until the creation of the Vinos de Madrid Specific Designation of Origin in the 1980s that Madrid's wine industry received a real boost. 

We were pioneers in planting foreign varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot.