Where Legacy Shapes the Land

Las Loberuelas stands as the meeting point of two remarkable Spanish lineages, the Madariaga family, whose name is synonymous with sporting excellence and conservation, and the Ruiz-Berdejo family of Jerez, founders of the celebrated sherry house Emilio Lustau S.A., whose heritage is steeped in craftsmanship and tradition. Together, María and Gonzalo de Madariaga y Ola have shaped the estate into what it is today: a living expression of heritage, hospitality, and harmony with nature.

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Hidden within the rolling hills of Castilla–La Mancha, Las Loberuelas is more than a sporting estate, it is a family legacy. For decades, it has been regarded as one of Spain’s most authentic destinations for driven partridge shooting, offering not only extraordinary sport but a rare connection to Spain’s timeless rural culture.

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A Legacy of Conservation and Sport

Gonzalo’s father, Valentín de Madariaga y Ola, is remembered across Spain as one of the country’s most respected hunters, naturalists, and conservationists. A man whose passion for the countryside defined his life’s work, Valentín believed that true sport must go hand in hand with respect for the land. His influence helped to shape modern game management and ethical hunting practices throughout Spain, blending traditional methods with forward-thinking stewardship.

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At Las Loberuelas, his philosophy continues. The estate’s partridge drives, red deer stalking, and wildlife management all reflect Valentín’s enduring principles: sustainability, precision, and reverence for the natural world. To shoot at Las Loberuelas is to experience not only the finest sport, but also a continuation of the Madariaga family’s values, a standard of integrity that transcends generations.

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The Spirit of Jerez and the Legacy of Lustau

From María’s side, the story begins in the sun-drenched vineyards of Andalusia, where the Ruiz-Berdejo family laid the foundations for Emilio Lustau S.A. in 1896. What began as a modest almacenista winery grew into one of Spain’s most internationally revered producers of fine sherry and wine. Over the following century, Lustau came to represent the artistry and patience of Spanish winemaking, the same qualities that define the hospitality at Las Loberuelas today.

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This lineage brings not only a taste for refinement but a philosophy of craftsmanship and authenticity. At the lodge, guests enjoy regional wines and traditional dishes that pay homage to both land and lineage, a subtle blending of the fields of La Mancha and the vineyards of Jerez, united by a shared sense of heritage and excellence.

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A Family’s Lifelong Passion

Under María and Gonzalo de Madariaga y Ola, Las Loberuelas remains proudly family-run and intentionally exclusive. Every part of the estate bears the mark of their care: the restoration of the lodge, the management of the drives, the balance between hospitality and authenticity. Together they have preserved the essence of what Valentín began, ensuring that Las Loberuelas is not a business, but a way of life.

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Days here unfold much as they have for generations: with the light breaking across the valleys, the sound of bells drifting from distant villages, and the rhythmic beat of wings over the guns. Every guest who visits becomes part of this story, one that honours tradition, celebrates friendship, and upholds Spain’s proud sporting spirit.

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Las Loberuelas is not about spectacle or status; it is about belonging. It is about the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you stand within a lineage of people who love and protect the land. Through their stewardship, María and Gonzalo have ensured that the family’s passion, for sport, for Spain, for the countryside will endure for generations to come.