history + background information about the origin of the Vida Nueva line of wines. Also available in downloadable version.

The Vidanueva Tinto is a Tempranillo from the D.O. Rueda, which gained D.O. status for red wines only a few years ago. The Rueda D.O. lies on the south bank of the Duero river, sandwiched between the D.O. Ribera del Duero to the east, and the D.O. Toro to the west. This is excellent Tempranillo terrain with 35 - 40 year old vines grown in chalky, minerally soils at high elevation, not unlike Toro and Ribera del Duero The Bodega where it is sourced requests anonymity, as it has wines already in the marketplace.

Vidanueva Tinto is an excellent example of how great Rueda Tempranillo can be; big on the nose with classic mineral/gamey tones, soft and supple, full of fresh red fruits, complexity, and balance. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 4 months before bottling, the wines profile is similar to Ribera del Duero and Toro.