OURTEAM

Luis Valentín and Carmen Enciso are the core of Valencisco. As owners and winemakers, they combine their years of experience making wine in Spain and France. They are joined by a “tasting committee” made up of José Hernández Rufs and Ana Ruiz. All together, they have more than 126 years of professional experience.

Winemakers: CarmenEncisoandLuisValentín

Terroir

Valenciso cultivates plots in several northern Rioja Alta municipalities: Ollauri, Briones, Haro, Rodezno, Gimileo, Zarratón and Villalba. Poor clay and limestone soils predominate, which coupled with the mild Atlantic climate, helps maintain the acidity in the Tempranillo that is adapted to this area. The soils also help retain some moisturetomoderatehydricstress.

Rioja Alta benefits from mostly Atlantic climate conditions. The milder temperatures and rainfall contribute to providing an optimum growing season. The grapes have a chance to ripen more steadily over time, allowing for the potentialofmorecomplexwines.