Country of Origin: Spain
Location: La Rioja
People: Margarita Madrigal, Gonzalo Rodriguez & Alexandra Schmedes, Owners & Winemakers
In 1998, 3 winemakers and friends Margarita Madrigal, Gonzalo Rodriguez and Alexandra Schmedes founded Mas Que Vinos, a wine consulting firm, taking them to work for wineries across Spain. Their experience is based on many years of work in Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Italy, Germany, France and South Africa.
After consulting for various wineries in Rioja for decades (such as Remirez de Ganuza), Mas Que Vinos has finally fulfilled their dream of making their own wine in Rioja.
About Rioja DOCa and La Buena Vid Land: Rioja was the first Spanish wine region to obtain DO status, in 1925. In
1991, it was promoted to DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origin), a
higher category reserved for wines maintaining a proven consistency and
quality over a long period of time. Rioja has three distinct subregions
(Alavesa, Alta & Baja) as well as stylistic diversity ranging from
the traditional oxidative wines to the full throttle modern style.
Alexandra, Gonzalo and Margarita found a beautiful vineyard located on
the border between Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta at about 450 meters
above sea level, with 60 year old bush vines of Tempranillo and Graciano.
They have been cultivating the vineyard for the last few years and
2009 marks the very first release.
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