This year autumn has been good for the vines, they still have leaves and this helps to strengthen the plant for the winter and the next sprouting. This augurs a good next harvest, if spring and next summer help …
Valdeorras has a long tradition of vineyards on terraces, the hard grounds with a large slope were used in the vineyards.
Inmaculada López Ferrer, Bodegas Ruchel: “En lugar de ‘riojanizar’ nuestros vinos, tenemos que ‘mencianizar’ España”
It is the time to review the vineyards to know the evolution of the harvest, hoping that it will be as excellent as that of 2020. The branches are already a certain length and the vines are taking on an excellent appearance
This year the harvest has been magnificent. Harvesting the grapes in all the vineyards at the right time with the correct parameters. We will make a great wine. Cut from the grape. Box removal. Transportation to the winery.
As every year comes the beginning of pruning, very important to structure the vine. We begin in these dates with old vines in goblet.
This vintage has been very good, both the aroma and taste are excellent. This year the production in our vineyards has been low but the characteristics are excellent.
The caves in Valdeorras are used for winemaking. They have a chimney called “refugallo” that allows air circulation and keeps the temperature constant throughout the year. Here we can see our cave made several centuries ago in iron clay based on the other two characteristic elements of Valdeorras granite and slate.
