The Arzuaga winery is located in Valladolid, in the heart of the prestigious Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin. The wines are crafted from grapes grown on La Planta, the Arzuaga family estate in Quintanilla de Onésimo. This exceptional site offers ideal conditions for vine-growing, with ample sun and just the right amount of moisture to ensure perfect ripening. The vineyard coexists in harmony with native flora—pines, holm oaks, and savin juniper—and fauna such as wild boars and red deer, reflecting the Arzuaga family’s deep respect for nature. Covering 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres), La Planta lies in the heart of Ribera del Duero’s famed Golden Mile. In the early 1990s, Florentino Arzuaga acquired the estate, planted vineyards, built the winery, and began crafting wines that express the richness of this remarkable terroir.
The grapes used to make the Fan D. Oro Chardonnay are from vines in Quintanilla de Onésimo (Valladolid) in the heart of Castile. These are traditionally grown vines more than 20 years old. Most of the grapes used are Chardonnay from the La Planta estate. This land has very special features: its soils are chalky clay with unfragmented bedrock less than a metre from the surface. Another unusual feature is its altitude of around 900 m (3,000 ft).
- 750ml
- 92pts Wine Enthusiast
