2019 Vinateros Santos "Vila de Piedra", Castilla y León, SpainABOUT THIS WINE A field blend of Mencia, Bastardo and the remaining 60% is a of mix between Rufete, Cariena, Trincadeira, Juan Garca, Mandn, Tinta Jernimo, Gajo, and Arroba. Whole clusters grapes are softly pressed, gently macerated, and fermented with natural yeasts in temperature controlled concrete tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in wooden casks. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER The Viateros Santos wines are

and came to completion in the past few years

We believe that the quality of a wine depends entirely on the quality of the grapes it was made with

honed his skills in the art of blending and was the inspiration for Ray's winemaking style

he is thrilled to reintroduce these historic beverages back into the country

In addition to co-founding Olé & Obrigado

Lynn and Ron designed and built their sustainable

The winemaker Antonio Macanita returned home to his native Portugal after winemaking stints in Napa

and to do even better

Such is the dedication to quality at Avinyó that the minimum aging for their “entry-level” Reserva cuvée is 24 months

sparkling wine

which is surrounded by the picturesque mountaintops of the Jura

they have embraced and expanded Hermann’s detail-oriented approach to viticulture and winemaking