Daniel Ramos

All of their vineyards are old (50 to 100 years old) gobelet trained vines. The steep slopes make them impossible to work mechanically so everything is done by hand and plowed by horse. In 2010, they moved to an old co-op in the town of El Tiemblo and have been making wine there since, inheriting all of the concrete tanks and clay amphoras that came with it. All of his wines are fermented with native yeasts and macerated for long periods of time, including some of their whites, but by no means over extracted. All of the barrels they use are old and therefore neutral regardless of long elevage. As for filtering and fining, none of that happening, only a small dose of sulfur at bottling. They’ve grown considerably since the beginning, currently owning more than 15 hectares. - Selections de la Viña

About the Winemaker

Daniel Ramos

Their vineyards boast ancient gobelet-trained vines, aged between 50 to 100 years. Due to the steep slopes, mechanical intervention is impractical, prompting all tasks to be meticulously executed by hand, with horse-drawn plowing. Relocating to an old co-op in El Tiemblo in 2010, they've since crafted wines there, inheriting concrete tanks and clay amphoras. Utilizing native yeasts, their wines undergo extensive maceration, even among whites, yet never veering into over-extraction. Barrels, aged and neutral, are exclusively used, regardless of prolonged aging. Filtering and fining are eschewed, with only a minimal dose of sulfur added at bottling. Their expansion has been significant, currently spanning over 15 hectares.

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The Region

Castilla y Leon, Spain

Natural wine from Castilla y León embodies the essence of the region's terroir, capturing the rugged beauty and rich history of its landscape. With vineyards nestled amidst the undulating terrain and nourished by the region's continental climate, these wines showcase a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. Characterized by their minimal intervention approach, Castilla y León's natural wines prioritize organic and biodynamic practices, allowing the grapes to express their truest flavors. Expect vibrant acidity, earthy undertones, and a distinct minerality that reflects the ancient soils of the region. Each sip is a journey through the sun-soaked vineyards, evoking a sense of timelessness and authenticity unique to Castilla y León.