Altún La Cicatera 2024

When we face challenges, we become stronger, more resilient, and, in many cases, wiser. It is during times of hardship that we uncover our true capabilities and learn to overcome obstacles. This process of struggle, of finding solutions amidst adversity, allows us to grow and refine ourselves. Just as in nature, where the most challenging elements, such as poor soil or extreme climate, compel plants to adapt and thrive. In viticulture, a miserly soil is one with a calcareous character, where fertility is limited and nutrient absorption is regulated. At first glance, it may seem inhospitable for 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 garnacha situated at an altitude of 500 metres in Baños de Ebro, in Rioja (Spain), cultivated in miserly soil, hence the wine's name, composed of limestone, gravel, and clay that teaches the vine to strive for what it