Our Unique Vineyards
You can’t imitate the original
Eleven certified “Singular Vineyards” in Rioja Alavesa. Historic plots, old vines, and seven wines born from an artisanal approach to interpreting each terroir.
Juan Valdelana: Behind the Project
A Life Among Old Vines.
“I’m Juan Valdelana, a winegrower and winemaker in Elciego. I’m fortunate to tend 11 ‘Singular Vineyards’ certified by the Ministry of Agriculture.
They are century-old treasures, planted between 1920 and 1940. The age, genetic makeup, and location of these vineyards produce a unique and exceptional grape.
When you uncork one of these bottles, you’ll enjoy a piece of my life, my family, and my town.”
Juan Valdelana
The Project in Numbers
Eleven vineyards. Seven wines. One shared commitment.
Our 11 Unique Vineyards yield five estate wines and two regional wines. Each one offers a different interpretation of Rioja Alavesa: ranging from the specific expression of a single vineyard to a broader vision of the region.
11
Unique Vineyards
The winery with the most certified “Singular Vineyards” in the DOCa Rioja
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Local Wines
JVV Red and JVV White: a harmonious blend of valleys and grape varieties
5
Wines from Unique Vineyards
Tronco Negro, La Pared de los Curas, La Medika, Santa Crvz, Senda de las Damas
1920-1940
Year Planted
Centuries-old strains with preserved biodiversity and original genetics
100%
Rioja Alavesa
Organic farming in Elciego, Leza, Navaridas, and Laguardia
Viñedos Singulares: A New Perspective on Rioja Alavesa.
Eleven certified “Singular Vineyards” in Rioja Alavesa. Historic plots, old vines, and seven wines born from an artisanal approach to interpreting each terroir.
Official Recognition
An official ministerial certification that attests to the geographical, historical, and oenological uniqueness of our 11 century-old vineyard plots.
AN OFFICIAL AND CERTIFIED CATEGORY TO HELP SPANISH WINES TAKE A LEAP FORWARD IN QUALITY.
Bodegas Valdelana’s Singular Vineyards are plots recognized for their identity, history, and ability to express a specific terroir within the Rioja Alavesa region. We’re not just talking about old vines; we’re talking about certified vineyards, tended individually and cultivated with the goal of preserving the unique character of each site.
The Project in Numbers
A mosaic originating in Rioja Alavesa.
Farm
Year
1 La Medika Farm
2 Matalobos Farm
3 Río del Valle Farm
4 La Pared de los Curas Ranch
5 Cerro de la Horca Estate
6 El Alguacil Ranch
7 Senda Las Damas Farm
8 Tronco Negro Ranch
9 Santa Cruz Farm
10 Matacabras Ranch
11 Senda de la Traición Estate
Ecological & Organic Viticulture
A living vineyard best expresses its origin.
We cultivate our vineyards using organic viticulture, respecting the soil, biodiversity, and the natural balance of the vines. Our goal is to produce healthy, high-quality grapes that are true to their environment.
ECOLOGICAL WORK
RESPECT FOR THE SOIL
BIODIVERSITY
The Process
Hand-harvested
Precision begins in the vineyard.
We harvest by hand and use small crates to provide maximum protection for the grapes from the vineyard to the winery. This allows us to preserve the integrity of the bunches and ensure that each plot arrives in the best possible condition.
Grain-by-Grain Selection
Only what deserves to be called wine.
Before winemaking, we manually sort the grapes on a table, one by one. This process allows us to work exclusively with the finest, cleanest raw material that best reflects each vineyard.
Production Using Dry Ice
Technology in the service of purity.
We produce our wines using carbonic maceration with dry ice, a technique that protects the grapes from the very beginning and helps preserve the freshness, aromatic intensity, and identity of each vineyard.
Post-fermentation and gentle extraction
Depth without excess.
After carbonic maceration, the wine remains in contact with its skins and solids for several weeks. Through bâtonnage and gentle pumping over, we delicately enhance the wine’s texture, color, aromas, and depth.
The Wines
Seven Ways to Experience Rioja Alavesa.
Two regional wines offer a broad overview of the project. Five single-vineyard wines provide a deeper look into the specific character of a vineyard, a grape variety, a soil type, and a vintage.
REGIONAL
The Wines: Unique Vineyards
A regional blend of varietals and valleys. Black cherry, blackberry, cedar, and anise, with an elegant structure, floral notes, and a balsamic finish.
JVV Red Wine
color rojo violáceo muy intenso.
Aromas de pulpa de cereza y ciruela roja, mezclados con aromas de clavo y pimienta negra machacada. Evoluciona a aromas almendrados y tostados, tipo caramelo, agradables y atractivos con un toque de salinidad.
En boca es amplio y voluminoso, con un tanino muy esponjoso y de tacto fino. Retronasal de perfil especiado y mineral que le aporta elegancia. Según se abre, salen aromas mentolados de romero y lavanda.
Entre 16°C y 18°C.
Vino muy versátil. Recomendamos maridarlo con carnes,guisos, pescados salvajes.
Grape variety: Tempranillo, Viura, Graciano, Garnacha, Mazuelo y otros.
Ageing: Viñedos centenarios plantados en Elciego, alrededor de 1920.
Soil: Arcilloso-calcáreo. 650 metros.
Climate: Mediterráneo con reflejo continental.
Rainfall: Media de 450 mm.
Winemaking: Mediante maceración carbónica (fermentación
intracelular con el grano entero y sin estrujar). Posteriormente,
fermentación espontánea en bocois abiertos y crianza de 1 año en los mismos bocois donde ha realizado la fermentación alcohólica
JVV Blanco
From the farm
The Wines:
Unique vineyards
A regional blend of varietals and valleys. Black cherry, blackberry, cedar, and anise, with an elegant structure, floral notes, and a balsamic finish.
Pared de los Curas Estate
Senda de las Damas Estate
La Medika Estate
Santa Crvz Estate
Tronco Negro Estate
Video Library
The Singular Vineyards in Motion.
Every wine is born from a specific landscape. These videos let you explore the vineyards, understand their character, and discover the work that goes into every bottle.
Professionals & Prescribers
Resources for Importers, Sommeliers, and the Press.
We provide industry professionals with the official technical documentation, the institutional brochure for the Viñedos Singulares line, and a library of high-resolution images.
Each bottle captures a piece of the landscape.
Bodegas Valdelana’s “Singular Vineyards” are a way to preserve old vines, interpret the Rioja Alavesa region, and share a family history deeply rooted in the land.