Modest, passionate and in no small part obsessive, Abel Mendoza and Maite Fernández have been making understated wines from their old-vine vineyards, high up in the Cantabrian mountains near San Vicente de la Sonsierra, since the late 1980s.

The grapes come from Abel’s vineyards located on the outskirts of the plots located in Ábalos, San Vicente and Labastida, on soils composed of calcareous clay and fine sandstone. All the work in the vineyard is done by integrated agriculture and harvested by hand once the grapes reach perfect ripeness.

This indigenous blend of native varietals, showcases the pure style that can be achieved in this wild, elevated part of Rioja. Immense charm on the nose, with fresh aromas of white peach and flowers; whilst the palate is crisp, with hints of fennel and anise.