Condado De Haza “Alenza” Gran Reserva Ribera Del Duero D.O.

“Alenza” is the prestige bottling of Condado de Haza, produced only in exceptional vintages from carefully selected estate parcels along the Duero River. Named in tribute to Alejandro Fernández (often associated with the Fernández Rivera family’s legacy in Ribera), this wine represents the pinnacle of their estate expression.

The vineyards sit at 800–900 meters altitude, where Ribera’s extreme continental climate—hot summers, freezing winters, and sharp day–night temperature swings—creates low-yielding Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) with natural concentration and powerful tannic backbone.

As a Gran Reserva, Spanish regulations require extended aging—minimum 60 months total, including at least 18 months in oak (often significantly longer in practice). Alenza typically sees prolonged barrel maturation followed by extensive bottle aging before release, allowing tannins to integrate and tertiary complexity to emerge.

The result is a Ribera del Duero that moves beyond primary fruit power into mature elegance—less about boldness, more about depth, nuance, and longevity.