This very exciting Rioja is predominantly Tempranillo sourced from several selected vineyard parcels in and around Quel,. All are at altitudes above 600m - low yielding vines which receive no artificial irrigation. Many are plots of old bush vines. Vinification takes place at a new, gravity-fed winery in the centre of Quel with the most up-to-date technology. The finished wine spends 18 months in new oak barrels (80% French and 20% American) with varying levels of toast. After a further 6 months in large (18,000L) French oak foudres, the wine is stored in the winery's calado (underground cellar) before releasePronounced aromas of ripe black fruit and blueberries, backed by spice, mocha, fig and balsamic notes. The palate is generous with complex bramble and plum fruit characters, well-integrated oak and bright acidity. Structured yet elegant.