Sifer Wines

is a boutique family winery based in Catalonia, Spain, dedicated to the production of pure, natural wines with zero intervention. Founded by Ephraim José Orengo Ferreira, the project is defined by a deep respect for the land, reviving abandoned vineyards to create honest, single-varietal wines that authentically reflect their Mediterranean terroir.

History & Origins

The story of Sifer Wines began roughly 20 years ago as a passion project. While seeking an escape from city life, the Orengo Ferreira family discovered a plot of abandoned vines in Calaceite (Matarraña). They began restoring the land and producing wine for family consumption. What started as a hobby evolved into a formal winery around 2017, driven by a commitment to share their "simple and honest" approach to winemaking with the world.

Region & Terroir

While the winery’s cellar is located in Castellar del Vallès (Barcelona), the heart of their production lies in their vineyards, which span approximately 4 hectares across two distinct areas:

• Calaceite (Matarraña): Located in the province of Teruel.

• Batea (Terra Alta): Located in the province of Tarragona.

The vineyards sit at an altitude of 300–350 meters above sea level. The vines thrive in "Honeycomb" soil—a mix of sand, silt, and clay—under a continental climate characterized by sharp temperature contrasts between day and night. This environment allows for the maturation of healthy, concentrated grapes without the need for irrigation or chemical treatments.

Philosophy: "Simple and Honest"

Sifer Wines follows a strict minimal intervention philosophy. They view themselves as stewards of the land rather than manufacturers.

• Farming: Certified organic and practicing biodynamic methods (following lunar cycles).

• Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts.

• Purity: No additives, no corrections, no added sulfites (or extremely low <10mg/L), unfiltered, and unfined.

Key Wines

Sifer Wines focuses almost exclusively on local varietals, particularly Garnacha (Grenache) and Macabeo. Their portfolio often includes:

• Ephraim: Their flagship natural red (100% Garnacha Negra), known for notes of ripe red fruit, licorice, and a fresh, silky palate.

• Víbria: A natural white (100% Macabeo) offering floral aromas, bright acidity, and notes of dried fruits.

• Samuel: An aged natural red (Garnacha) matured in old French oak, balancing fruit vibrancy with complexity and structure.

• Ephraim Mel & Casi: Distinctive orange wines (skin-contact whites) made from Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo, respectively, often aged in clay amphorae.

• Ancestral Sparkling: The winery also produces Pet-Nat style sparkling wines (e.g., Goreti, Boom, Xplosiu) that are vibrant and expressive.