Bodegas Valdemar

Growing everything themselves keeps the quality steady and lets them try out different sites and little-known grapes. The range runs from fruity, unoaked Riojas to deep, complex wines that will surprise even a seasoned fan.

Their single-vineyard wines are worth a look. A high-altitude site suits Maturana, an old grape that has been brought back, while a slightly lower, warmer one ripens late-ripening Graciano fully. These are made in a separate winery of their own.