DO Ribera del Duero Founded 1998 and owned by Pitarch- Rodriguez family Vines sourced from 46 plots at 2,600-3,200 ft spanning the DO’s three main soil types: calcareous, sandy, and alluvial with marl Vine age ranges from 20 to 102 years, half of which are pre-phylloxera Female winemaker: Raquel Acebea Peña Winemaker Raquel Acebes Peña Convento San Francisco winery

Convento San Francisco DO Ribera del Duero 90% Tempranillo and 10% Merlot 50% vines are pre-phylloxera Crianza: 12 mos French & Amer oak + 1 yr bottle aging 2006: 91 WA, 93 W&S | 2008: 90 WA

Aldeasoña VdlT Castilla y León Did not take Ribera del Duero designation because wanted to source grapes from several pre-phylloxera sites outside of the DO 100% Tempranillo (called Tinta del País locally) Ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines over 95 years old 23 months new French oak Dried plum, fig, black currant, coffee and licorice. A silky mouth-feel with firm, fine tannins coupled with lively acidity and a long finish. 2005: 93 WA