Ribera del Duero estate with low intervention vineyard work, nine separately farmed sectors, and red wines led by Dominio de Elbio and Salvio.
The producer
Dominio de Elbio belongs to Grupo Perelada Chivite, a family owned group, and lies in Ribera del Duero's triangle of La Horra, Anguix and Roa. Chivite acquired the vineyard in 2000. David González, its technical director, has more than 25 years in the wine sector and has taught at the University of La Rioja. The estate is divided into nine sectors farmed separately, while Salvio uses French oak barrels that have already been used once, with the ageing period varying by vintage. The vineyard is managed with low intervention.
Known for
Low intervention Ribera del Duero reds
Notable facts
Chivite acquired the Dominio de Elbio vineyard in 2000.
The estate covers 60 hectares, including 45 hectares planted to vines.
The rolling estate is divided into nine sectors farmed separately for different microclimates.
David González is technical director of Dominio de Elbio, Viña Salceda, and Chivite and has more than 25 years of industry experience.
The story
A Vineyard From Forest Land
In 2000, Chivite acquired the Dominio de Elbio vineyard. That same year, the Chivite family recovered forested land and planted a vineyard. The estate now covers 60 hectares, including 45 hectares planted to vines. Its rolling ground is divided into nine sectors, each farmed separately to reflect different microclimates. Vineyard management is low intervention. The site sits within the Ribera del Duero area formed by La Horra, Anguix and Roa.
From the atlas
Dominio de Elbio
Dominio de Elbio is a Ribera del Duero estate where low intervention vineyard work and separate sector farming lead to two named red wines.
At A Glance
| Region | Ribera del Duero |
| Estate | 60 hectares, including 45 planted to vines |
| Soils | Clay soils containing iron and limestone |
| Vineyard layout | Nine sectors farmed separately |
| Vineyard management | Low intervention |
The Producer
David González brings more than 25 years in the wine sector to Dominio de Elbio, where he is technical director. He has worked at recognised wineries and taught at the University of La Rioja. His family comes from Arlanza, about 20 kilometres from the vineyard.
Dominio de Elbio is part of Grupo Perelada Chivite, a family owned group. The project has an estate and a red wine carrying the same name, with Salvio as its other named bottling.
Place
La Horra, Anguix and Roa form the estate's geographic frame within Ribera del Duero. The surrounding area is associated with more than 2,300 years of winemaking tradition, from the Celtiberians to the present.
The three place names connect the property to the Ribera del Duero appellation, which appears on both red wines in the range.
Wines
The range is built around two red Ribera del Duero wines, Dominio de Elbio 2023 and Dominio de Elbio Salvio 2024. Dominio de Elbio carries the estate name, while Salvio is a separate named wine with its own élevage.
Salvio is aged in French oak barrels that have already been used once, with the duration varying by vintage. Its nose shows violet, cherry and raspberry. On the palate it is vibrant and markedly acidic, with subtle barrel notes balancing the juicy fruit.
Final Word
Dominio de Elbio combines a Ribera del Duero location with low intervention vineyard management and red wines under the Dominio de Elbio and Salvio names.