Viñedos de Páganos

Found just on the edge of the Sierra de Cantabria, the medieval village of Laguardia is home to the Viñedos de Páganos estate. A historically valued plot of land, farmers since the Neolithic times have appreciated its unique climate and geological conditions. Today, the Eguren family owns this small bodega. In the Rioja Alvaesa sub-region, the family produces two single-vineyard reds, El Puntido and La Nieta, as well as another red called Gran Reserva El Puntido. Hand-picked and de-stemmed, La Nieta is a pure Tempranillo that has been well-received by critics year after year. Fermentation takes place in small French oak casks, and the resulting wines are delicate and complex. Some even display Burgundian characteristics and come together as extremely elegant examples of Rioja. The ultimate fusion of tradition and modernity, Viñedos de Páganos crafts top-notch artisanal Rioja Alvaesa reds.