The new cellar
In the lands of Ribera del Duero
The beginning ofVivaltuSis the result of the purchase of a new wine cellar inCuriel de Duero in Spain.Seeing the quality and potential of the surrounding vineyards, this ambitious family decided to invest in this winery in order to join the prestigious vineyards of theRibera del Duero.
The Yllera family currently heads the Yllera Group, which has been producing wine for six generations. Two passionate brothers, Marcos and Carlos Yllera, manage the company. In 2016, the family acquired this new winery carved into the mountainside. Unfortunately, the health crisis prevented its opening, and it remained closed for several years.
Today, the family has been able to invest in new machinery and develop new infrastructure. Furthermore, given the high value of the wines produced in the region, the two brothers decided to seek out one of the best winemakers. Their meeting with Jean-Claude Berrouet, one of the most renowned figures in the wine world, led to the 2016 vintage, VivaltuS's first. Pepe Yllera and Jesús Yllera were the first wines produced.
The terroir of Ribera del Duero
Ribera del Duero wines
The north ofSpainand of thePortugalis crossed by the riverDouro(Duero in Spanish), also very well known to all lovers of good wine. The climate of theRibera del Duerois, moreover, tempered by the upstream section of the river. Still relatively unknown to the general public, theRibera del Duerois one of the most recent namesfrom SpainDating back to 1982, this Spanish appellation is making a name for itself. Its renown stems from a terroir with a favorable climate and a grape variety that has now become a benchmark: thetempranillolocally calledTinto Fino.
Different grape varieties are also permitted under the appellation, such as theCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or MalbecEligibility for the designation of theRibera del Dueroresults from a content of at least 75%tempranillo, or 95% oftempranillo,cabernet sauvignon, malbec and merlotThe soils are primarily clayey, with decomposed granite, limestone and sand, surrounded by pine trees and undergrowth.
Winemaking
2016, the first vintage
Pepe Yllera,The first vintage was aged in oak barrels for 6 months. Jesús Yllera, on the other hand, was aged for 12 months.
2016 represents the first vintage of theDomaine VivaltuS.The winter months were dry, with some frost and snowfall. The summer months, on the other hand, were cool and dry with significant temperature variations, sometimes ranging from 35°C to 5°C. The vineyards benefited from a favorable start to autumn, which allowed the winegrowers to begin the harvest under optimal conditions.
Authentic, opulent and balanced, the wines of the estate are true discoveries of theRibera Del Duero!
