A 21st century wine store with roots dating back to 1894. Five generations of passion for wine and spirits and an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality and excellent customer service.
Calle Mayor in Irun during the first decade of the 20th century.
Everything started in 1894 when atrader by the name of Martín Gaztelumendi opened a ‘wine and liquor bureau’ called Casa Gaztelumendi in his hometown of Irun. His nose for business prompted him to open his store at number 8 Calle Mayor, the town’s high street, which was an important thoroughfare at that time, since it formed part of the Royal Road that ranbetween Madrid and Paris. The location of the store meant that there would never be a lack of travellers and passers-by from both sides of the border.
Calle Mayor in Irun during the first decade of the 20th century.
Martín Gaztelumendi
This businessman from Irun did not just focus on the local market; he also started exporting Spanish wines to France. Since French vineyards were gradually disappearing as a result of infestation by tiny insects known as grape phylloxera, purchases of Riojan wine soared. Casa Gaztelumendi made the most of this situation to establish solid trade relations with its French neighbours.
Martín Gaztelumendi