OUR OLD VINEYARDS
We describe as “old vines” all those that were planted before 1965, following the process of massal selection.
Therefore, they are vines that maintain and represent the diversity of the pre-phylloxeric Tempranillo clone of La Horra and are perfectly adapted to our soil and climate conditions.
LA HORRA
La Horra and its surroundings have more than 1,000 hectares of vines with their own unique character that are true to a long history, lost in time, thanks to an ancestral culture around the world of wine.
CLIMATE
A constant challenge year after year. The extreme climate that sometimes punishes us with frost, hail and drought but sometimes rewards us with perfect growing conditions and grapes with perfect maturity, great fruit expression and magnificent balance.
SOILS
carbonate intercalations.
Alluvial.
Meander deposition.
extent limestone.
100% TEMPRANILLO
A unique variety with myriad nuances offered by each of our varying plots and micro-plots.
KNOW-HOW
Understanding our terroir and the conditions that surround it is our “know-how.” The vines tell us what they need at every stage. It is a dialogue that takes place at vine level with an appreciation that every vintage is different.
We work within a philosophy of plant self-sufficiency and balanced ecosystems. For this reason (and as has always been the case in our area) we do not use irrigation. Deep winter ploughing combined with the water retention capacity of deep soils, provide the vine with moderate water stress during the ripening season, which results in exceptionally healthy and natural grapes.
SOIL SUSTAINABILITY
A healthy soil is a living soil, where organic matter is fundamental to the nutrition of the vines, so at Figuero we plough pruned trimmings back into the soil and use organic composts only.
HAND HAVERST
Our goal is to make sure that every bunch of grapes that arrives at the winery is in perfect condition. Therefore, we harvest by hand, using traditional wicker baskets. This initial selection requires expert hands which select and treat each cluster with the necessary delicacy.