THE WINE GROWER:
Alfredo
Maestro
Surrounded by old vines, as if he were part of that environment, Alfredo listens in silence to the language of the vines and the soil in which they grow. A perfect symbiosis between man and nature. A metaphysical dialogue between the winegrower and the vine.
1
Duero
Most of the vineyards are within the D.O. Ribera del Duero. Also in bordering areas influenced by tributaries of the Duero, like Duratón, Botijas y Esgueva rivers.
2
Gredos
Alfredo works exclusively in the villages of Navarredondilla and San Juan de Molinillo, in the province of Avila. They are all old vineyards at an altitude of over 1,000 meters above sea level.
3
Cigales
Several very specific plots within the municipality of Cigales are being worked. A Parcel wine (Sobrecasa) and a single varietal Garnacha Gris (La Badi) are produced.
THE WINE GROWER:
Alfredo
Maestro
Surrounded by old vines, as if he were part of that environment, Alfredo listens in silence to the language of the vines and the soil in which they grow. A perfect symbiosis between man and nature. A metaphysical dialogue between the winegrower and the vine.
1
Duero
Most of the vineyards are within the D.O. Ribera del Duero. Also in bordering areas influenced by tributaries of the Duero, like Duratón, Botijas y Esgueva rivers.
2
Gredos
Alfredo works exclusively in the town of Navarredondilla (Avila). They are very high and old vineyards of red Grenache, currently framed within the D.O. Cebreros.
3
Cigales
Several very specific plots within the municipality of Cigales are being worked. A Parcel wine (Sobrecasa) and a single varietal Garnacha Gris (La Badi) are produced.
duero
The land where i was born
Parcels: There are a multitude of small plots of a few square meters up to one hectare. Currently, 3 “Parcel Wines” are produced: La Asperilla, La Olmera and La Guindalera; and 2 “Village Wines“: Torrecilla del Pinar and Cuevas de Provanco.
Soils: They are mainly the three that dominate the valleys of the Douro, limestone in the paramos, clays on the slopes and gravels in the valley bottoms.
Varieties: Always autochthonous since practically all the vineyards are old or very old (Tinta Fina, Garnacha, Albillo Mayor, Garnacha Tintorera, Bobal, Monastrell, Malvasia riojana).
Height/orientation: From 998 meters to 700 meters above sea level (msm).
Vineyard average age: 60 years.
Working techniques: mainly biodynamic or no intervention (depending on the year), traditional thumb pruning with two buds, ground cover whenever possible, straw mulch and biofertilizers.
duero
The land where i was born
Soils: They are mainly the three that dominate the valleys of the Douro, limestone in the paramos, clays on the slopes and gravels in the valley bottoms.
Varieties: Always autochthonous since practically all the vineyards are old or very old (Tinta Fina, Garnacha, Albillo Mayor, Garnacha Tintorera, Bobal, Monastrell, Malvasia riojana).
Height/orientation: From 988 to 700 meters above sea level.
Vineyard average age: 60 years.
Working techniques: mainly biodynamic or no intervention (depending on the year), traditional thumb pruning with two buds, mulch whenever possible, mulch with straw and biofertilizers.
gredos
Forgotten vineyards
Plots: There are multiple small plots from a few square meters to an hectare. A generic wine from the entire area is made (El Marciano).
Soils:Exclusively granite rock or shallow granite sand.
Varieties: Garnacha Tinta.
Height/orientation: From 1000 to 1200 meters above sea level.
Vineyard average age: 70 years.
Working techniques:mainly biodynamic or no intervention (depending on the year), traditional thumb pruning with two buds, mulch whenever possible, mulch with straw and biofertilizers..
gredos
Forgotten vineyards
Plots: There are multiple small plots from a few square meters to an hectare. A generic wine from the entire area is made (El Marciano).
Soils:Soils: Exclusively granite rock or shallow granite sand.
Varieties: Garnacha Tinta.
Height/orientation:From 1000 to 1200 meters above sea level.
Vineyard average age: 70 years.
Working techniques:mainly biodynamic or no intervention (depending on the year), traditional thumb pruning with two buds, mulch whenever possible, mulch with straw and biofertilizers..
cigales
Back to the future.
Plots:“Sobrecasa”. “La Badi” (Grey Garnacha 100%).
Soils:Gravel/alluvial soil with clayey subsoil.
Varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Grey Garnacha .
Height/orientation: 750 meters above sea level.
Vineyard average age: 50 years.
Working techniques: mainly biodynamic or no intervention (depending on the year), traditional thumb pruning with two buds, mulch whenever possible, mulch with straw and biofertilizers.
cigales
Back to the future.
Plots: “Sobrecasa”. “La Badi” (Grey Garnacha 100%).
Soils:Gravel/alluvial soil with clayey subsoil.
Varieties: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Grey Garnacha .
Height/orientation: 750 meters above sea level.
Vineyard average age:50 years.
Working techniques: mainly biodynamic or no intervention (depending on the year), traditional thumb pruning with two buds, mulch whenever possible, mulch with straw and biofertilizers.
LET’S DO IT TOGETHER
LET’S DO IT TOGETHER
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