Winemaker
José Ramon Lisarrague
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Morata De Tajuna, Spain
i. Biography
Coming Up
Viticulture in José Ramon Lisarrague’s work sits between the classroom and the cellar. As professor of viticulture of Madrid University, he brings academic method to the vine; as winemaker and owner of Bodegas Licinia, he turns that method into practical decisions on an estate. The two roles are not separate lanes so much as one working system: knowledge tested in the vineyard, and vineyard conditions folded back into the thinking. Organic viticulture has been part of that work from the start, with research and development carrying clear weight in the estate’s approach. That combination points to a disciplined practice: observe, test, adjust, repeat. In Lisarrague’s case, the emphasis is on refinement rather than formula, with each season used to sharpen how the vineyard is managed and how the winery responds.
Where They Are Now
At present, the work remains anchored in two registers: teaching and production. José Ramon Lisarrague’s role as professor of viticulture of Madrid University places him within the study of vine culture and its methods, while his position as winemaker and owner of Bodegas Licinia keeps the practice tied to the demands of an operating estate. The result is a style of making that stays close to the material realities of the field and cellar. Organic viticulture still frames that approach, alongside a sustained focus on research and development. For Lisarrague, the point is not repetition for its own sake but ongoing correction and clarification—using each cycle to better read the vineyard and shape the wine that follows. The work is measured, technical, and patient, with attention fixed on process as much as outcome.
Signature
Licinia is the reference point in José Ramon Lisarrague’s portfolio. It is the wine most closely tied to how his work is read, carrying the clearest expression of the estate’s house style within his broader output.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of José
What is José Ramon Lisarrague's current role?
As of 2026, José Ramon Lisarrague is Winemaker.
What is José Ramon Lisarrague known for?
Organic viticulture from the start, with a focus on research and development at the estate.
