Tempranillo, Merlot. A blend from Fuentenebro and La Aguilera. Old vines (around 90 years old) grown between 850 and 1,000 m above sea level. In Fuentenebro predominates red clays; in La Aguilera, sandy soils with a clayey-limestone layer. Hand-harvest. Triple selection of the berries (vineyard, bunch, then an optical sorter). The final blend is made by Jean-Claude and Jeff Berrouet, after the malolactic conversion. 95% of the wine aged 11 months in French oak barrels (15% of them are new), and the remaining 5% aged in Italian terracotta vasijas. 14,000 bottles. Tasted blind. Combination of red and black fruit, with a touch of lollipop that makes it attractive. Very approachable, with moderate alcohol and enhancing freshness. Exquisite and very moderate oak work. Ribera del Duero with softness and roundness, enhancing the fresh fruit character. The hands of Jean-Claude Berrouet and his son Jeff can be perceived in this great wine made from a blend of grapes from different villages. (FC)