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    Winemaker

    Joaquín Rivero

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

    i. Biography

    Coming Up

    Joaquín Rivero moved from corporate real estate into wine by founding Bodegas Tradición in Jerez de la Frontera in 1998. The house is built around very old sherries and brandy, with VOS and VORS styles made through traditional, artisanal, fully manual production and a clear preference for quality over quantity.

    Where They Are Now

    Bodegas Tradición in Jerez de la Frontera remains the base of Joaquín Rivero’s work, with the focus fixed on age, manual methods, and the long-involved categories that define the house.

    Career - Founder — Bodegas Tradición, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (1998–present) - Former president — one of the biggest real estate companies in Europe

    Signature

    Joaquín's signature wines include Amontillado Tradición VORS, Oloroso Tradición VORS, Palo Cortado Tradición VORS, and Tradicion Fino 12 Years Old NV.

    FAQ Where did Joaquín Rivero work before? Joaquín Rivero's earlier career included one of the biggest real estate companies in Europe. What is Joaquín Rivero known for? Very old sherries and brandy, especially VOS and VORS styles.