Albillo

“Who do you belong to?”, quite literally. Vino de Pueblo — the Spanish equivalent of a “village wine” — crafted from old vines and made exclusively from the traditional grape varieties of the region. It’s also an ethical wine, made through crowdfunding to support and empower local farmers. A highly distinctive and characterful wine. The Tardana vineyards are between 60 and 70 years old, planted on parcels at 400 metres altitude, primarily on limestone and clay soils. The Macabeo comes from vines that are 30 to 50 years old, planted at 700 metres, also on limestone and clay. The other white grapes are field blends from vines aged between 80 and 100 years, on similar soils as the previously mentioned varieties.

Cascorrales is one of the oldest vineyards in Ribera del Duero, planted in 1895. It is also one of Hacienda Solano’s Grand Crus, together with Peña Lobera. Cascorrales shows a slightly firmer and more rustic profile compared to the elegant Peña Lobera. The very top of the appellation.

Grand cru from Hacienda Solano. Peña Lobera is a small lieu-dit in the village of La Aguilera. The vines, planted in the early 1920s, grow on sandy soils over a limestone base. One of the leading wines of Ribera del Duero, ideal for those who appreciate an elegant style.

The Viñas Viejas is a selection of the better (organic) vineyards of the village of "La Aguilera". Vineyards with an average age of 60 years are used for this wine, coming from the 2 terroirs : sandy cobblestone soils and limestone-clay soils. Being a field blend, the coupage consists of 98% Tempranillo and 2% Albillo. Moreover, a top price/quality !