Crianza D.O. Ribera del Duero, Valtravieso

Grower: Ricardo Velasco Pla

Grapes: 89.7% Tinto Fino, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot, 0.3% Albillo Mayor

Village: Piñel de Arriba

Region: Castilla y León

Soil: Predominantly limestone soils with clay-influenced sectors within Finca La Revilla, complemented by limestone-based soils from selected vineyards across the Piñel de Arriba moorland

Production Methods: Traditional production, hand-harvest. The grapes are grown using a goblet and trellis system, the wine is made using indigenous yeasts in the traditional way with at least 12 months in 90% French oak and 10% in American oak barrels, followed by 12 months further aging in the bottle.

Special Features: Winemaker Ricardo Velasco has transformed the high altitude vineyards of Valtravieso, their old vines, indigenous grape varieties and tough terrain into one of Spain's most unique and interesting terroirs. Located on the high-altitude plateau of Piñel de Arriba at 915 metres above sea level.

Country: Spain