"Only 332 bottles produced - a truly unique wine"
Robert Parkers Wine Advocate 94 Points
SUMMARY: In the summer of 2019, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture recognized, for the first time, the status of “singular” for 84 superb DO Rioja vineyard sites to be now classified as Viñedos Singulares. These are ancient vineyards, farmed manually and continuously by the same family for at least ten years, adhering to strict yield limits and most importantly, the resultant wines must pass — not one, but two — evaluations by the Rioja board with a quality score of excellent, after fermentation and before their release to the market. Rioja wines with this designation represent the pinnacle of grape-to-glass winemaking, not only in Spain, but throughout the world of wine. Comparatively, a Viñedo Singular is the equivalent of a Grand Cru vineyard in Burgundy and eleven of these vineyards belong to Bodegas Valdelana. Juan's first releases — from the 2020 vintage — come from seven of his vineyards... the level of expertise, craftsmanship and quality of their wines never ceases to amaze. These wines can be found some of the best restaurants in the world like Arzak, Martín Berasategui, Celler de Can Roca, Echaurren, Jose Andrés, Es Tragón, DiverXo etc....
The vineyard dates back to 1930, a testament to heroic viticulture as it was planted on a rugged rock, without arable land. This exceptional site, known as Senda de las Damas, was once a popular spot for leisurely strolls and courtships. It was a place where people would come dressed in their finest attire, well-groomed and presentable—privileges afforded only by the town’s affluent, the Lords and Ladies.
Positioned on an elevated platform near alluvial soils with ancient, tertiary deposits, the vineyard benefits from very low aquifer vulnerability and limited permeability due to the soil's natural porosity.
