Viyuela Crianza 2021 Ribera del Duero Red Wine

Bodegas Viyuela is a family winery located in Boada de Roa, in the heart of the Ribera del Duero Denominación de Origen. Although the family has been cultivating vineyards since the early 19th century, it was in 2003 that José Ángel González Viyuela took the decisive step of building a modern winery to fully express the potential of his terroir and viticultural heritage. Today, the general management is led by his daughter, Laura González Sainz, reinforcing the family and generational character of the project. The winery works exclusively with the Tempranillo variety, grown across 23 hectares of estate vineyards and an additional 10 hectares under controlled management. All harvesting is done by hand, with rigorous grape selection both in the vineyard and in the cellar, ensuring the highest quality raw material. The winemaking approach is guided by vine age: the oldest parcels yield wines destined for longer ageing and greater complexity, while younger vines produce fresher, more approachable expressions. All wines spend time in Bordeaux-style oak barrels for varying periods, adding structure and elegance. Annual production stands at around 150,000 bottles, divided into two clearly defined ranges: the Classic line — comprising Viyuela Barrica, Viyuela Crianza and Viyuela Reserva — and the Signature line, with more prestigious references such as Viyuela 3+3, Viyuela 10 and Viyuela Xº Aniversario. International recognition has consistently validated the winery's trajectory: outstanding scores from critics including James Suckling, Tim Atkin and Decanter, and in 2019 Mundus Vini named it the best winery in Ribera del Duero. The Gran Reserva 2016 earned a Grand Gold at that same competition, alongside the Best of Show award in the Gran Reserva category for the appellation.