Tempranillo (99%) and Merlot (1%).
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 freshness, finesse and elegance, rather than overripe fruit, excessive extraction or concentration. Rich in nuance, it evokes the vineyards from which it originates.
VivaltuS 2019 can be described as a less structured wine than previous vintages, yet one of remarkable elegance, with the delicacy and grace of a ballerina. Medium-intensity garnet in colour, it reveals distinct nuances between the nose and the palate. The nose shows beautiful ripeness and excellent balance, while retaining remarkable freshness and an abundance of fruit. On the palate, it is fleshy yet elegant, with a harmonious balance between acidity and tannins and excellent integration. The finish is aromatic, complex and long, bringing together all these qualities to create a truly exceptional wine.
2019
