Finca Villacreces

Feature : Ribera del Duero

Finca Villacreces

This historic 110-hectare property was first owned by Pedro de Villacreces a Franciscan friar in 1350. He settled on the property with a group of clergymen including San Pedro Regalado, the Patron Saint of Valladolid. He had a small vineyard on the property to make wine for his personal consumption and for nearby monasteries.

Today the property has 60 hectares of vineyards in Ribera del Duero’s “Golden Mile” planted with Tempranillo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon near the Duero River. The property has a dense forest of pine trees with the winery situated in the center.

Wines Tasted:

Finca Villacreces Artevino Pruno 2020 **** $12.00

90 % Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 12 in French oak barrels. Deep ruby color. Aromas of cherry and strawberry. Flavors of ripe and sour fruit with licorice. One hundred thousand bottles were produced.

Finca Villacreces Artevino 2018 ****1/2 $20.00

86 % Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Merlot. Aged for 14 in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% used). Garnet deep purple color. Aromas of blueberry and mocha. Full mouth of spicy blackberry and smokiness. Fifty-eight thousand (750ml) and 515 magnum bottles were produced.

Finca Villacreces