Own a Piece of a Spanish Vineyard: Fractional Ownership Made Simple
From 500m² to 2 hectares in La Rioja. Legal title to your land. Professional winemaking. Premium wine from your vines.
WHAT IS FRACTIONAL VINEYARD OWNERSHIP?
Fractional vineyard ownership gives you membership rights to a specific plot of premium La Rioja vineyard without the complexity of traditional ownership. You receive vineyard allocation rights, annual wine production from your vines, and complete professional stewardship. This is a genuine vineyard membership with dedicated plot allocation, not a wine club or investment fund.
Unlike wine investment platforms that offer exposure to wine values through fund shares, CLOS CIEN provides actual vineyard allocation rights in La Rioja, Spain’s premier wine region, located just 1 hour from Bilbao. You have a dedicated plot producing wine exclusively for you each harvest. Learn more about how vineyard stewardship works.
How It Works:
• Choose your vineyard size in La Rioja (500m², 2,000m², or 2 hectares)
• Receive vineyard allocation rights with dedicated plot assignment
• Professional team manages all La Rioja viticulture and winemaking
• Receive premium Rioja wine from your vines annually
Perfect For:
• Wine enthusiasts seeking authentic La Rioja vineyard experience
• Families building generational legacy through Spanish wine assets
• Businesses wanting premium La Rioja wine for client entertainment
• Investors seeking alternative assets in Spain’s premier wine region
WHY CHOOSE CLOS CIEN?
30 Years La Rioja Expertise
Founder Brian Thompson has spent three decades building relationships across La Rioja’s top estates. His deep regional knowledge of Spanish wine terroir ensures members access premium La Rioja vineyard plots and world-class winemaking resources.
World’s Best Sommelier Guidance
Miguel Ángel Millán, crowned World’s Best Sommelier in 2023, guides members through tasting workshops and blending decisions. His expertise helps you create wines reflecting your personal preferences while maintaining La Rioja quality standards.
Zero Complexity Model
Traditional vineyard ownership requires €2M+ capital, full-time management, and deep winemaking knowledge. CLOS CIEN eliminates these barriers. Our stewardship model handles all technical aspects while preserving your genuine ownership rights and decision-making power.
Premium La Rioja Location
La Rioja produces Spain’s most prestigious wines with 100+ year aging potential. The region, located just 1 hour from Bilbao, offers 18 Michelin stars within 90 minutes, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and direct flights from major European cities. Your vineyard sits in La Rioja, one of the world’s great wine regions producing exceptional tempranillo and Rioja blends.
100% Visitor Conversion
Every person who visits the vineyard becomes a member. This perfect conversion rate speaks to the quality of the experience and the authenticity of the ownership model.
HOW IT WORKS:
YOUR PATH TO OWNERSHIP
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Book a consultation to discuss your goals and preferences. We’ll explain the ownership structure, walk through available plots, and answer your questions about the process.
Step 2: Vineyard Selection
Choose from available plots across La Rioja’s premium wine regions. Each vineyard is mapped, soil-tested, and assessed for quality. We provide complete transparency about terroir characteristics and production potential.
Step 3: Membership Agreement
Receive vineyard allocation rights with dedicated plot assignment. This is genuine vineyard membership with full allocation rights, not a membership certificate or fund share.
Step 4: Welcome & Orientation
Meet the winemaking team, visit your vineyard, and begin your first tasting session with Miguel Ángel Millán. You’ll learn about your vines, the winemaking process, and how to shape your wine’s style.
Step 5: Annual Wine Production
Each harvest produces wine exclusively from your vineyard. Bottles are labeled with your plot designation. The wine is yours to drink, gift, age, or sell. You decide.
MEMBERSHIP TIERS & COMPARISON
| Feature | ORIGIN €5,000 | ESTATE €19,000 | SINGULAR €170,000 |
| Vineyard Size | 500m² | 2,000m² | 2 hectares |
| Annual Bottles | 132 bottles | 528 bottles | 5,280 bottles |
| Ownership Rights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stewardship | Included | Included | Included |
| Best For | Wine enthusiasts | Families & businesses | Commercial investors |
All tiers include professional viticulture and winemaking, tasting workshops with Miguel Ángel Millán, members’ lodge access, harvest participation, and University of La Rioja education programs. Explore each membership in detail:
ORIGIN: 500m² vineyard ownership with expert guidance
ESTATE: Family and business vineyard investment
SINGULAR: Commercial vineyard with 2 hectares
INVESTMENT & LIFESTYLE BENEFITS
Financial Transparency
Your membership investment covers La Rioja vineyard allocation and lifetime stewardship. There are no ongoing management fees. Premium La Rioja vineyards have appreciated 100%+ since 2014. Your annual wine allocation has retail value ranging from €3,960 to €158,400+ depending on tier.
How This Differs from Wine Investment Platforms
Digital platforms like Vinovest and Cult Wine charge 1.9% to 2.75% annually. Over 10 years on a €100,000 investment, you pay €25,000 to €28,000 in fees. CLOS CIEN includes all stewardship in your initial membership with zero ongoing costs. You get actual vineyard allocation rights in La Rioja, not fund shares.
Wine investment platforms offer financial exposure to wine markets. CLOS CIEN offers genuine Spanish vineyard membership with dedicated plot allocation, hands-on winemaking participation, and La Rioja lifestyle experiences that digital platforms cannot provide. Read our complete analysis: Wine investment platforms vs physical vineyard ownership.
Lifestyle Value Beyond Returns
• Visit your La Rioja vineyard anytime (unlimited access to members’ lodge)
• Participate in harvest and winemaking decisions for your Rioja wine
• Access 18 Michelin stars within 90 minutes of your vineyard
• Explore La Rioja wine region, 1 hour from Bilbao
• Create family legacy through Spanish wine and vineyard assets
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You own a Club membership that gives you rights to a dedicated plot of premium La Rioja vineyard and a fixed annual quantity of wine made to your preferences. Unlike traditional vineyard ownership with its legal, tax, and operational complexities, CLOS CIEN offers all the benefits (exclusivity, decision-making power, transferability, and legacy potential) without the burdens. Your vineyard allocation is fully personal, transferable, and inheritable during your membership. No capital calls, no hidden liabilities.
One-off initiation fee is due in full within 15 days of signing your membership contract. Annual dues are payable between November 1st and 15th each year. Members may choose a monthly payment plan, subject to a 5% monthly convenience fee.
Your membership includes your personal boutique vineyard in La Rioja for the duration of your membership (including yearly maintenance and replanting when needed), guaranteed annual wine production (132 bottles for ORIGIN, 528 bottles for ESTATE, 5,280 bottles for SINGULAR), access to premium winemaking facilities and social spaces by reservation, and expert guidance throughout your winemaking journey.
Annual dues cover production costs, facility access, vineyard and winery activities, and two years of aging and storage. The Winter Ball Dinner and Harvest Festival celebrations are included in your annual dues. When your bottles are ready for shipment, you’ll be notified. Should you wish to age them further in the cellars, a nominal storage fee would apply.
Yes. Membership is transferable through CLOS CIEN via resignation of the membership and reissuance, minus a transfer fee of 15% of the current initiation fee. The initiation fee is refundable only through Club-managed membership transfer procedures.
A 5% monthly interest charge applies to late payments. Members have up to 60 days to bring their account current. Non-payment beyond this period may result in membership cancellation.
Yes. Upon the death of a member, the membership can be transferred to his or her spouse or, one time, to an immediate family member, subject to the terms of the Membership Plan.
NEXT STEPS
Membership is limited across 100 hectares. Once allocated, these vineyards will not become available again.
TRUST & CREDIBILITY
✓ Featured in Celebre Magazine
✓ Guided by World’s Best Sommelier 2023 (Miguel Ángel Millán)
✓ 30 years La Rioja experience (Founder Brian Thompson)
✓ 100% conversion rate for vineyard visitors
✓ Vineyard allocation rights in La Rioja
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