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Cornulan
In the hillside vineyards of Elvillar, the winery cultivates Cornulan Since 2001, old bush vines have been cultivated biodynamically between centuries-old olive trees. The Maisulan winery, run by Eva Fernández and Luis Ruiz de Viñaspre, follows Masanobu Fukuoka's Japanese philosophy of „doing nothing“. On 20 hectares, wines full of finesse are produced from 45-year-old vines that precisely reflect the limestone marl terroir of the Sierra Cantabria. Tim Atkin describes the two as „thrilling producers in Rioja“ - their Graciano and Tempranillo interpretations show how lively Rioja Alavesa can taste.
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Two crazy people who are in love with their country
This is how Eva Fernández and Luis Ruiz de Viñaspre describe themselves - and you can taste this passion in every sip of their wines. When Luis left the family bodega in 2001 to go his own way, a new era began. revolutionary journey in the Rioja Alavesa. Inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka, the Japanese pioneer of the „agriculture of doing nothing“, they developed a philosophy of minimal intervention. Their Cornulan 12 epitomises this attitude: charming, fruity, with lively acidity instead of heavy extraction.
Viñaspre: One village, two visions
The name reveals the origin: Luis Ruiz de Viñaspre comes from the hamlet of the same name, a neighbouring village of Elvillar. In this windswept highland of the Rioja Alavesa, he also cultivates Tentenublo-winemaker Roberto Oliván owns his plots. The two share the terroir, the Altitudes between 470 and 570 metres, and the protection of the Sierra Cantabria from Atlantic winds. The 20 hectares of Maisulan are spread across the municipalities of Elvillar, Viñaspre and Moreda - all characterised by calcareous marl and clay soils with high water permeability.
Graciano from 45-year-old bush vines
83 per cent of the vineyard area Tempranillo, ten per cent the rare Graciano grape. The Txabola Graciano shows the clear character of this variety: purple fruit, distinctive spiciness, lively acidity. The vines are exclusively bush vines - poda en vaso - with an average age of 45 years. Centuries-old olive trees grow between the gnarled vines, a living testimony to the Mediterranean history of this terroir.
Biodynamics with scientific precision
Since the certification as Organic farm Maisulan also works with biodynamic methods. The collaboration with the Neiker Research Institute on soil erosion studies shows how scientific knowledge and respectful agriculture go hand in hand. In the cellar two-year-old barriques The focus is on the clear, non-extracted fruit expression. The result is wines of crystalline precision that more than justify Tim Atkin's description as „thrilling producers“.