Technical details
Vinification & maturation
8‑hour maceration12‑day fermentation10‑day decantingMalolactic fermentationNo additives13 ‑month barrel agingAmerican & French oak
Grapes
Verdejo
Soils
LoamSand
Producer
Finca El Empecinado
Spain
Finca El Empecinado is a recent collection of Ribera del Duero reds made by Bodega Vega Real, a human-sized, artisanal winery owned by Bodegas Barbadillo. Crafted under the direction of winemaker Luis Cuadrado, the range includes Oak, Crianza and Reserva wines. The available information highlights Vega Real’s modest, small-scale character, while providing no specific details on vineyard area, production volume, sustainability certifications or farming practices.