Our vineyards and workspace
Discover Rabos, the heart of Empordà
Rabós, a small medieval town nestled in the Alt-Empordà of Catalunya, is a hidden paradise within the Albera Natural Park. Surrounded by the rugged Costa Brava coastline and the majestic Pyrenees, this region has a rich winemaking history, with many local producers and ancient cooperatives. One such cooperative, the Cooperativa Sant Julià, was established in the 1960’s and boasts over 30 historic cement tanks. This old bodega is now the home for our wines.
In the Albera Natural Park lives an almost extinct tortoise. This fragile creature is the inspiration behind our name and our creative identity. The way we care for our vineyards supports the turtle’s habitat, making our work beneficial for its survival.
The journey to Vinyes Tortuga
After a year of working the fields in the Empordà, we came across a 9.5-hectare plot for sale near Rabós, complete with a small house in its center. Thanks to the support of our community, through crowdfunding , we were able to buy it and, since 2018, we have been its proud caretakers. From the very beginning, we found also a space to make our wines in the old cooperative building of Rabós.
What started as a temporary workplace, quickly became a second home. After standing empty for 25 years, the buildig was waiting for a new purpose. We were able to purchase it from its previous owner, bringing it back to life.
Vinyes Tortuga was born.
Why Tortuga?
The new generation
Our intention for the building is to revive it, creating a lively production floor where we craft vibrant natural wines. Alongside this, we realized our vision to create the restaurant Analogic, a space where food and wine come together in harmony.
Rabós, with its rich medieval history and endless trekking opportunities, will soon be known for its locally grown food, our natural wines, and a welcoming atmosphere that invites everyone to experience its beauty.
Workspace
We let nature lead: hand-harvesting, wild yeast fermentation, and no additives or filtration. Each vintage transforms on its own, capturing Empordà’s energy.
Vines
Our vines thrive in Empordà’s rugged hills, farmed biodynamically in living soils. With cover crops, grazing sheep and no chemicals, they yield pure, untamed grapes.
Wines
Our wines are alive, pure expressions of Empordà, made without additives and filtration. Each bottle tells a story of sun, soil and time, capturing the wild energy of Empordà.