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On the eastern edge of Spain’s Sierra de Gredos mountains, a renowned Madrid doctor named Vincente Alvarez-Villamil purchased land in 1923. The estate, which Vincente named Bernabeleva, or bear’s forest, held more than just an ancient history. It was, he believed, a special place to plant the noble Garnacha (Grenache) and a place whose wines might exhibit profound character. But political instability in Spain devastated his dream. But the family held onto the land, and in 2006, Vincente’s great-grandson, Juan Diez Bulnes established the winery of Bernabeleva.
Winemaker: Miguel Maestre Chimeno
Variety: An assemblage of Albillo, Malvar, Macabeo, Moscatel and other varieties from throughout the estate.
Farming: Organic
Terroir: Gredos Mountains, west of Madrid. Granitic, sandy soils, all more than 500m above sea level.
Vinification: Fermented in a mix of concrete, stainless, and old oak, and aged for 1+ years in the same vessels before bottling. Malolactic fermentation is discouraged.