Bodegas Bhilar

Bodegas Bhilar Boutique biodynamic winery run by husband and wife, David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. And Bhilar Plots Tinto and Blanco sourced from his village.

David makes wines in four different regions of Spain and one project in Mosel, Germany. Rioja Alavesa Wines: Phincas, PhincA Abejera, and Phinca Lali, Terca, Vuelta de Terca and Thousand Milks are all produced from David’s family vineyards consisting of old bush vines, surrounding the village of Elvillar. Navarra Wines: Pasolasmonjas, Libido (Red and Rosé), Lagrimas de Garnacha. Valencia Wines: La

Malkerida and Sueño de Bruno (100% Bobal)

Salamanca Wines: Phinca Durimente and El Canto (100% Rufete)

Mosel-Saar, Ruwer, Germany wines: Rebelde

Technology in the industry today, makes it easy for producers to forget the connection with the raw material. When a wine is made only in the winery and the connection to its environment is lost, the soul of the wine is lost and it’s people become lost along with it. David feels that if you stay connected to the earth, that balance will transmit itself into the bottle. He produces wines based on Biodynamic principals which is not only a range of procedures, it is a work-life philosophy that looks for harmony between the earth, living beings, the cosmos and the vines, in order to guarantee an ecological product, while at the same time ensuring sustainable development. Due to the small size of his individual parcels, his vineyards are not certified by Demeter. However, this does not change his philosophy to create sustainable and unique wines. David’s passion for authentic winemaking, has taken this ecological stance one step further. He is constantly seeking out areas that have traditionally produced excellent wines, but due to current societal trends that demand well-known varieties (merlot, cabernet sauvignon), they have been forgotten. Understanding that the essence of the winemaking process begins with the environment, caring for the land ensures a healthier end result (wine).

10/04/2026

Las tradiciones se encuentran con la tecnología en el mismo viñedo.�🐴 Caballos. 🚁 Drones. Cero combustibles fósiles. 100% biodinámico.

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Traditions meet technologies - in the same vineyard.
🐴 Horses. 🚁 Drones. Zero fossil fuels. 100% Biodynamic.

“People tend to think the texture in our wines only comes from the tannins resulting from fermenting grapes on skins, bu...
21/03/2026

“People tend to think the texture in our wines only comes from the tannins resulting from fermenting grapes on skins, but it’s the chalky characteristic provided by our soils which plays the biggest role in ensuring the fine texture of our wines,” says David Sampedro, winemaker at Bodegas Bhilar, a Demeter-certified producer of biodynamic wines located in Rioja Alavesa.”

Exclamations of ¡Un vinazo! resounded into the evening at last week’s third annual edition of the ‘The Best of Rioja’ tasting held in London (9 March),...

03/03/2026

All winter, the vine has been stil. But when the earth warms, pressure builds within the trunk. The roots begin to draw water again. Minerals rise. Memory rises. And from the places where we have cut it back — where we have shaped its future — it releases its first sign of awakening.

Compartiendo nuestros vinos en la cata anual para profesionales de Hallgarten, donde tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar so...
06/02/2026

Compartiendo nuestros vinos en la cata anual para profesionales de Hallgarten, donde tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar sobre adaptabilidad y sostenibilidad.

La innovación solo importa si sirve al futuro.

Orgullosos de representar una agricultura y una elaboración del vino arraigadas en el respeto por la naturaleza, desde el viñedo hasta la bodega, y de compartir cómo estas decisiones son recibidas tanto por el sector como por los consumidores.

Agradecidos a Hallgarten por crear un espacio para esta conversación honesta.

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Sharing our wines at Hallgarten’s annual trade tasting where we had the opportunity to discuss adaptability and sustainability.

Innovation only matters if it serves the future.

Proud to represent farming and winemaking rooted in respect for nature, from vineyard to winery, and to share how these choices are received by the trade and consumers alike.

Grateful to Hallgarten for creating space for this honest conversation.

03/02/2026

¡Estamos en Barcelona Wine Week! 🍷

Viticultura biodinámica en , viñedos trabajados a mano, vinos de parcela y mínima intervención.

📍 Encuéntranos el stand de Clos Terroir
BWW Brands · Pabellón 8 · Calle A · Stand 141



We’re at Barcelona Wine Week! 🍷

Biodynamic viticulture in , hand-tended vineyards, single-vineyard wines, and minimal intervention.

📍 You’ll find us at the Clos Terroir stand
BWW Brands · Hall 8 · Stand A141

¡Nos vemos en Barcelona Wine Week! 🍷Viticultura biodinámica en Rioja Alavesa, viñedos trabajados a mano, vinos de parcel...
23/01/2026

¡Nos vemos en Barcelona Wine Week! 🍷

Viticultura biodinámica en Rioja Alavesa, viñedos trabajados a mano, vinos de parcela y mínima intervención.

Vinos honestos, nacidos del viñedo, con respeto al suelo, al tiempo y al lugar del que proceden.

📍 Estaremos en el stand de Clos Terroir
BWW Brands · Pabellón 8 · Calle A · Stand 141



Join us at Barcelona Wine Week!🍷

Biodynamic viticulture in Rioja Alavesa, hand-worked vineyards, single-parcel wines, minimal intervention.

Honest wines, shaped in the vineyard, with respect for soil, time, and place.

📍 You’ll find us at the Clos Terroir stand
BWW Brands · Hall 8 · Stand A141

14/01/2026

El 2 y 3 de febrero de 2026 estaremos en Londres participando en The Annual Tasting 2026, la gran cita anual organizada por Hallgarten & Novum Wines. 🍷✨

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Evento exclusivo para profesionales y prensa.🔉



On 2nd and 3rd February 2026, we’ll be in London taking part in The Annual Tasting 2026, the flagship event hosted by Hallgarten & Novum Wines.🍷✨

A key meeting point for UK trade and press!

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Primera helada del año en   ❄️ First snowfall of the year. 🌨️
08/01/2026

Primera helada del año en ❄️



First snowfall of the year. 🌨️

Último día del año. ✨ En nuestro entorno, pisando la tierra. ¡Feliz 2026! 🍷 Last day of the year. ✨ In our land, gratefu...
31/12/2025

Último día del año. ✨ En nuestro entorno, pisando la tierra. ¡Feliz 2026! 🍷



Last day of the year. ✨ In our land, grateful for what it gives us. Happy 2026! 🍷

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Carretera De Assa 4
Elvillar
01309

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