Berta Valgañón
Country:
Spain
Rioja Alta
Region:
Berta’s story has deep roots: before her, even before her father Alfredo, there were several generations of winemakers from her vineyards. In the heart of Rioja Alta, at the foot of the Obarenes Mountains, the wines of Berta Valgañón are born. Berta makes her wines from estate vineyards of organic and regenerative viticulture (some planted by Berta herself, some with her father, and some by her great-grandparents more than 100 years ago). These old vines respond to a great biodiversity and remain standing thanks to
the work and dedication of many generations.
Our Wines
Rioja Alta Selección Maturana Tinta
2024
100% Maturana Tinta de Navarrete from Finca San Chidrián, Villaseca. Planted in 2017 on loamy limestone soils at 545 m elevation, in Rioja Alta’s Atlantic-influenced climate. Certified organic, dry-farmed bush vines (en vaso), cultivated using permaculture practices, spontaneous ground cover, and non-invasive treatments to support vine health. Hand-harvested on October 4th in 25 kg crates.Spontaneous fermentation followed by 11 months of aging in concrete. Low total SO₂ (32 mg/L). Bottled unfiltered and aged for a minimum of eight additional months.
Rioja Alta Selección Tempranillo
2021
85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Garnacha. A selection of the finest grapes from Berta’s vineyard, planted in 1990 on silt loam and limestone soils at 540–600 m elevation, in Rioja Alta’s Atlantic-influenced climate.
Certified organic, dry-farmed bush vines cultivated using permaculture practices, spontaneous ground cover, and non-invasive treatments to support vine health. Hand-harvested between October 18th and 22nd in 25 kg crates. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation in 500 L barrels and concrete. Aged for 18 months in used French oak barrels (500–600 L), concrete, and Flextank. Low total SO₂ (19 mg/L). Bottled unfiltered and aged for a minimum of one additional year.