• Graduation: 14th
• Varieties: 100% Garnacha Tinta
  
• Designation of origin: Rioja
• Add: 2023

When we face challenges, we become stronger, more resilient, and, in many cases, wiser. It is in moments of difficulty that we discover our true capabilities and learn to overcome obstacles. This process of struggle, of finding solutions in the midst of adversity, allows us to grow and improve. Just as in nature, where the most challenging elements, such as poor soil or an extreme climate, force plants to adapt and thrive. In viticulture, a poor soil is one with a calcareous character, where fertility is limited and nutrient absorption is regulated. At first glance, it may seem inhospitable to plants, but in reality, this "scarcity" creates a strong, resilient vine capable of giving its best.

A clear example of this is Altún La Cicatera . This wine comes from a plot of land in garnacha located at an altitude of 500 meters in Baños de Ebro, in Rioja (Spain) Grown in a stingy soil—hence the wine's name—composed of limestone, gravel, and clay, which teaches the vine to fight for what it needs. Once the grapes reach their optimal ripeness, they are hand-harvested in 11 kg crates and taken directly to the winery. There, fermentation takes place with native yeasts, respecting the terroir's identity. Malolactic fermentation then occurs spontaneously in French oak barrels, and the wine spends 14 months in vats and French oak barrels, followed by aging in concrete to achieve impressive complexity.

Altún The Stingy One It reflects everything that a poor soil can offer: freshness, character, and a unique personality. A clear example that sometimes, when the land doesn't give everything easily, that's when the vine gives its best.

Altun La Cicatería Garnacha is born from the adversity of the terroir. In poor, calcareous soils, where fertility is limited, the vine is forced to struggle, to deepen its roots and concentrate its energy on the grape. This constant effort generates wines of exceptional character: structured tannins, vibrant acidity, and a complexity that only emerges when the plant must overcome obstacles. Altun's Garnacha is a testament to how scarcity creates strength. Each sip reflects the resilience of the vineyard and the wisdom of a winemaker who understands that great wines are born from great challenges.

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