La Celestina Vendimia Seleccionada DO 2019 - Bodegas Atalaya

About the wine

The Atalayas de Golban winery is located in the unique wild and beautiful Atauta Valley in the province of Soria. This eastern part is about 400 to 500 m higher, making it one of the coolest areas in Ribera del Duero. The grapes ripen several weeks later than in the other provinces in Ribera del Duero, which gives the wines a unique finesse and freshness. The renowned Spanish wine merchant Miguel Sánchez, whose family comes from the region, was the first to recognize the great, untapped potential of the Autata Valley. In just a few years, he has purchased the best sites with very old, root-based Tempranillo vines and founded the two wineries Dominio de Atauta (2000) and Atalayas de Golban (2004). The rapid success and excellent qualities in the first few years have surprised even Miguel Sánchez and his children Emma and Miguel Ángel, who run the winery. Today, it is considered one of the best terroirs in Ribera del Duero.