Julio's dedication and curiosity for the world of wines began in 2006 in France, and since then, he has developed his career in the industry, working in France, Argentina, the United States, and recently landing in Spain as the general manager of Bodega Numanthia since December 2023. His dedication turned into passion, allowing him to delve into both vineyard and winery operations as well as the commercial  and strategic mechanics of the sector on a global level.

His background will enable him to lead the Bodega Numanthia with the objective of positioning it at the pinnacle of Spanish wines. To achieve this, he will continue to support initiatives that further enhance the quality of the wines and sustainable practices. The winery, which boasts ungrafted vineyards up to 200 years old, was founded with an artisanal profile and with the purpose of making wines with soul and genuine authenticity, thus standing out from the homogeneity brought by major trends.

Coming from La Mancha, based in the Spanish Province of Toledo, Jesus Jimenez spent his first years in the family winery where he learnt precious values such as the respect for hard working and perfectionist people. He began working for a grant project dealing with water usage in vineyards and other culture, after completing two degrees as Agricultural Engineer and a Viticulture and Enology Master Degree, delivered by UNESCO. Three years later, in 2003, he got hired as Viticulture Director and then as Technical Director by the Los Nevados winery, based in Ciudad Real. He enjoyed this position until meeting with François Lurton and Michel Rolland, who promoted him as Technical Director in the Rueda and Toro appellation. After a short stay in Majorqua, heading to the Castell Miquel winery, Jesus joined Bodega Numanthia as Technical Director, facing the great challenge of looking for the perfect balance between the greatness of centenary wines, the sandy soils and the extreme climate typical from Toro’s region. His aim in this exceptional terroir is to craft elegant and unique wines.

Alejandro Vicente was born in the Toro appellation and grew up working at his family farm, where he fell in love with the countryside. He decided to pursue his passion by studying Technical Agriculture Engineering and Oenology. Meanwhile, Alejandro worked for several wineries, including Bodega Numanthia in 2008. Thirsty for knowledge, he worked for a Research Institute (ITACyL) as Vineyard Technician where he studied in-depth the viticulture specific to regional and international grape varieties. Alejandro obtained a PhD grant, splitting his time between Spain and South Africa to study the physiology of grapevines. This long but exciting academic career led him to a PhD in Oenology, Viticulture and Sustainability. After working in the viticulture group of Valladolid University, Alejandro joined Bodega Numanthia in 2018, inheriting the challenge of protecting an exceptional legacy of centenarian vines. Every day, Alejandro carefully attends to the needs of these unique vines in order for them to give the best grapes of impeccable quality – the first step to obtaining elegant and perfectly balanced wines.

Marine was born in Aveyron, South of France, and grew up close to Montpellier, in the heart of Pic Saint-Loup’s vineyard. Living in the countryside and raised by a wine-lover father, she developed a passion for both nature and wine. Therefore, she decided to specialize in Viticulture and Enology and after 6 years of study, she graduated from Montpellier Sup Agro school and became an oenologist and agricultural engineer. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work in several wine regions such as Pommard (Burgundy), Napa Valley (California) and Mendoza (Argentina). Then, she conducted several researches on clonal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, at Château Montrose, in Saint-Estèphe where she worked for two years in a R&D role. In 2019, she fell in love with the centenarian vineyards of Bodega Numanthia. She decided to join the team and started to participate in the preservation of this uncommon legacy. Very involved in all matters related to sustainability and biodiversity, she aims at understanding the behavior of the vines within Bodega Numanthia’s terroirs, and crafting unique and elegant wines, in a way that respects the environment.

Martin was born in France, between the Beaujolais and the Jura region. During his youth Martin lived in several South American countries (Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina) and was actively involved in social volunteering 

After holding his Master Degree in Business Administration from the EICD 3A Lyon Business School he decided to embrace his passion for wines and joined Moet Hennessy in 2010

Martin has a solid experience in distribution, always focused in wines. In Sales, he held various roles: On Trade, Off Trade, Private, Corporate, and he was also ambassador for Ruinart and Moet & Chandon, fueling excitment for those iconic Maisons in Spain

Today Martin is bringing his sales expertise to Bodega Numanthia with passion and enthusiam, aiming at turning into Numanthinos ambassadors the wine community around the world  
 

Xabier Sarmiento Aznar is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in Latin America and 5 years in Europe, in multinational companies. An extensive expertise leading international teams has given him a deep understanding of global business dynamics, contributing to his effectiveness in managing cross-functional processes and multicultural teams. He holds a degree in Materials Engineering and an MBA with a finance focus, which laid the foundation for his diverse career. Starting in sales and marketing, he quickly transitioned into finance, excelling for 18 years in internal control, financial analysis, and strategic planning across various industries, including FMCG, electric power, and paper & packaging. Currently in the wine industry, Xabier serves as Finance Manager at Bodega Numanthia, where he leads initiatives aimed to drive profitability through process optimization, strategic thinking and operational efficiency. His leadership is committed to dare the status quo and maximize financial performance while creating long-term value for the company.