At 1,076 meters above sea-level – Milsetentayseis is the highest vineyard in the Ribera del Duero. The ancestral vineyards of Milsetentayseis are rooted in history and an integral part of the Alma Carraovejas commitment to revitalize regions deeply steeped in viticulture tradition. The passion behind this is to produce unique wines that capture the essence of this extreme environment. Tempranillo grows harmoniously among other local varieties such as Albillo, Monastrell, and Grenache, all of which can express their full potential at above 1,000 meters.The vines are situated next to an old open pit mine and continue to benefit from the leftover mineral deposits. 

Comprised primarily of red clay and white limestone, the poor soil requires the vines to self-regulate and give their best, while Muscovite, Feldspar, Quartz, and Mica mineral influence are what provide the wines with its unique character. Through special high-altitude viticulture practices, extreme conditions are leveraged, allowing the grapes to reach their full potential and best express themselves in an exceptionally high-quality final product.

Aging Regimen: fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in 225- and 500-liter French oak barrels for 18 months.

Tasting Notes: Inky garnet in the glass, this wine has aromas of black cherry, blackberry and vanilla. It is smooth in the mouth, offering satin tannins and flavors of dark fruit, clove, licorice, aniseed and a drawn out floral finish.

Varietal: Tempranillo

Region: Ribera del Duero, Spain