Tempranillo (98%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (2%).
FUENTENEBRO: Abundant red clay soils with the presence of decomposed granite. Located at elevations between 900 and 1,000 metres above sea level, with vines ranging from 80 to 100 years old. The grapes display remarkable balance, excellent natural acidity and extraordinary elegance.
LA AGUILERA: Sandy and calcareous-clay soils surrounded by pine forests and native undergrowth. Located at elevations between 850 and 900 metres above sea level, with vines ranging from 70 to 90 years old. The grapes bring elegance, freshness and remarkable fruit expression.
OTHER VINEYARD PLOTS: Gumiel de Izán, Anguix, Moradillo de Roa, Peñafiel and Curiel de Duero. Sustainable Vineyard Management.
Each vineyard plot is vinified separately, using gravity throughout the entire process. Grapes are hand-selected in the vineyard and undergo optical sorting at the winery. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention..
Aged for 11 months in 225-litre extra-fine-grained French oak barrels from some of the finest coopers (15% new oak, with the remainder having previously held one or two wines). A further 5% of the wine is aged in Italian terracotta amphorae.
Crafted by our winemaker Montxo Martínez , under the guidance of renowned French winemaker Jean-Claude Berrouet. The wine is shaped around around freshness, finesse and elegance; rather than overripe fruit, excessive extraction or concentration. Rich in nuance, it evokes the vineyards from which it originates.
The 2018 vintage represents a major leap forward in quality for the Vivaltus project, thanks to the outstanding conditions of the growing season and the meticulous work of Jean-Claude and his son Jeff Berrouet on the final blend. An extraordinary nose, with black fruit, balsamic notes and hints of spice. Highly complex, mysterious and alluring, it reveals an explosion of aromas that gradually unfold as the wine opens in the glass. On the palate, the wine is remarkably elegant, silky and smooth, with great complexity. The 2018 vintage displays a more pronounced Atlantic character than warmer vintages, bringing magnificent acidity and freshness. Together, these qualities create a remarkable sense of balance, freshness and elegance, leading to an exceptionally long, hedonistic finish. Ultimately, a truly world-class wine.
2018
