Allende Rioja 17

Founded in 1986 by Miguel ngel de Gregorio in the hillside town of Briones, Finca Allende is located in an ancient 17th century manor, set in a medieval town square within the heart of Rioja Alta. Briones appears silhouetted against the sky, so reflecting the importance of the terroir on which it was built, the importance of a terroir that allows us to get closer to heaven. Roughly translated as 'further,' Allende's philosophy is to go further towards creating the perfect Rioja. The majority of vines are plowed with mules and grapes are hand-harvested, triple-selected and manually punched-down before undergoing extensive underground aging in both barrel and bottle. Known for producing round wines with great body and structure, each bottle is hand-crafted by and contains the signature of Miguel ngel de Gregorio. Considered to be Spain's first terroirs, Miguel ngel's sincere dedication to natural farming and preserving the integrity of Rioja Alta are why he is one of Rioja's most celebrated winemakers and a mastermind when it comes to making world-class Tempranillo.