BLANCO. The grapes were handpicked in 200 kg crates and hand sorted at the winery.

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1 BLANCO 2017 (2nd YEAR) ANALITICAL No. OF BOTTLES: Only native varieties: 75% Viura and 25% Tempranillo blanco. All the grapes come from the same plot, located in a high altitude area of Haro. Stony alluvial soil with a mantle of pebbles at the Surface and a Deep limestone layer (basic) on a slight slope. Low yield per vine and mínimum tillage to avoid deconstructing the soil. Excellent vegetative balance and bunches receive adequate exposure to sunlight. The grapes were handpicked in 200 kg crates and hand Light pressing and about 50% of stems in the pressing. All alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at a constant temperature of 16ºC. Then, a part of the volumen of wine spends five months in French oak (not roasted, steam vending) with its lees, and half of the volumen is also aged with its lees in a concrete tank. The 2017 vintage will go down in history as "the year of the frost". Then, on April 28th, the eve of San Prudencio, temperatures dropped below zero in the majority of our vineyards. This event played a definitive role in our approach to the vineyard throughout the vegetative cycle. Due to low-yield production and the summer drought, all work in the vineyard focused on avoiding the loss of freshness in the different varieties. This was earliest vintage in Rioja s recorded history, and the final result has been exceptional: very fragrant and balanced wines, thanks to the fresh nature of our vineyards locations, among other factors. Alcohol: 13.10% Ph: 3.45 Residual Sugar: 1.3 g/l. 30,000

2 ANALYTICAL N o OF BOTTLES: % Tempranillo from vineyards in the foothills of the Cantabria range and in the low course of the Najerilla river (Uruñuela, Torremontalbo) and 20% Garnacha from the high Najerilla (Badarán). Grapes were handpicked in 200 kg crates and then hand 3 days of prefermentative maceration at low temperature, with daily remontages and delestages during its temperature controlled fermentation. Followed by fermentation in cone shaped temperature controlled stainless steel vats. 12 months in mostly new American oak barriques. The three soils we work with represented in the grapes used to elaborate this Crianza. The Alluvial, sandstone-clay and ferrous-clay soils. A very rainy winter with heavy snow in the higher elevation areas of the designation of origin. The growing season took place under high temperatures, thus the vines photosynthetic apparatus developed very quickly. Flowering also occurred early and berry growth took place in one of the warmest July s in recent years. August was dry and cooler with a wide thermal range between day and night. The end result was an early harvest (12 days ahead of schedule) for well-structured wines with good potential for ageing. Alcohol: 14.30% Ph: 3.72 Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l (0,75 cl) and Magnum.

3 VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA 2017 ANALITICAL No. OF BOTTLES: Tempranillo (50%) and Garnacha (50%) grapes from 30 year old vines planted in the hills of the Ebro river valley. Tempranillo vineyards are in the high foot hills of the Sierra de Cantabria and the Garnacha ones in the Najerilla river valley, at the foot hills of the Sierra de la Demanda. Hand picked and harvested in 200 kg crates. Handsorted at the winery. 3 days of cold prefermentative maceration, followed by fermentation in coneshaped temperatura controlled stainless stell vats, with daily remontages and delestage. Later, part of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 5 months, the rest remains in a concrete tank with the lees. Ochre lime stone-clayish soils for the Tempranillo and red colored ferric-clayish soils of the Garnacha vineyards. The 2017 vintage will go down in history as "the year of the frost". After a dry and mild winter, budding occurred notably early in the season. Then, on April 28th, the eve of San Prudencio, temperatures dropped below zero in the majority of our vineyards. This event played a definitive role in our approach to the vineyard throughout the vegetative cycle. Due to low-yield production and the summer drought, all work in the vineyard focused on avoiding the loss of freshness in the different varieties. This was earliest vintage in Rioja s recorded history, and the final result has been exceptional: very fragrant and balanced wines, thanks to the fresh nature of our vineyards locations, among other factors. Nevertheless, it was a curtailed vintage, with average yields lower than usual. Alcohol: 14.2% Ph: 3.65 Residual sugar: 1.2 g/l. 28,000

4 ANALITICAL No. OF BOTTLES: Tempranillo of over 30 year old bush vines located in the - Sierra Cantabria foothills and the low course of the Najerilla river. 3 days of prefermentative maceration at a low - temperatura, with daily remontages and delestages during its temperature controlled fermentation in cone shaped stainless steel vats. Aged for 18 months in French and American (50% each) new and second year oak barriques, followed by 2 years of bottle ageing at our cellar. Alcohol content: 14.20% ph: 3.67 Residual sugar: 1.6 g/l. 30,000 (75 cl.) 1,500 (Magnum) RESERVA 2012 Grapes were handpicked in 200 kg crates and hand The vineyards are planted in alluvial and limestone-clayish soils, the former bringing ripeness and elegance and the latter structure and the silkiness. In general, the vegetative cycle occurred later than usual. Yield was relatively low due to low levels of precipitation. A great year for making wines for ageing, with complexity, exceptional maturity and a remarkably balanced fruit.

5 2015 ANALYTICAL N o OF BOTTLES: Our oldest vineyards in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria with a south-south east orientation ( Carasoles ) are used for this wine, so the assemblage is very much that of a field blend, with Tempranillo having the lion s share, but also Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo and Viura of over 50 year old vines. Grapes were handpicked in 15 kg crates and then hand 4 days os prefermentative maceration at low temperature, with daily remontages and delestages during its temperature controlled fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in new oak barrique with weekly batonage, followed by 18 months in French thin grained oak barriques All the vineyards grow in whitish, calcareous clay soil which is very basic and poor with slabs of calcareous rock deep underground. A very rainy winter with heavy snow in the higher elevation areas of the designation of origin. The growing season took place under high temperatures, thus the vine's photosynthetic apparatus developed very quickly. Flowering also occurred early and berry growth took place in one of the warmest July's in recent years. August was dry and cooler with a wide thermal range between day and night. The end result was an early harvest (12 days ahead of schedule) for well-structured wines with good potential for ageing. Alcohol: 14.5% Ph: 3.75 Residual sugar: 1.7 g/l

6 PANCRUDO 2017 TERROIR SELECTION ANALYTICAL N o OF BOTTLES: 100% Garnacha from old bush-trained vines planted in Badarán (upper Najerilla) with north orientation at 650m above the sea level. Grapes were handpicked in 200 kg crates and hand Traditional elaboration. Fermented in stainless steel gently plunging the cap to extract the noble compounds from the skins. Malolactic fermentation 65% in new French oak and 35% in egg-shaped concrete tanks. Red colored ferrous-clay soils in the rolling hills of Badarán. The 2017 vintage will go down in history as "the year of the frost". After a dry and mild winter, budding occurred notably early in the season. Then, on April 28th, the eve of San Prudencio, temperatures dropped below zero in the majority of our vineyards. This event played a definitive role in our approach to the vineyard throughout the vegetative cycle. Due to low-yield production and the summer drought, all work in the vineyard focused on avoiding the loss of freshness in the different varieties. This was earliest vintage in Rioja s recorded history, and the final result has been exceptional: very fragrant and balanced wines, thanks to the fresh nature of our vineyards locations, among other factors. Nevertheless, it was a curtailed vintage, with average yields lower than usual. Alcohol: 13.80% Ph: 3.62 Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/l (0,75 cl) and 200 Magnum.

7 TERROIR SELECTION 2017 ANALYTICAL N o OF BOTTLES: Grapes from our vineyards in Ollauri, in the areas known as "Las Laderas" and "Calitrancos", where the vines date back 90 years and grow in very narrow area on a steep slope. Mixture of varieties in the following approximate proportion: 80% Tempranillo, 12% Graciano, 3% Mazuelo and 5% Garnacha. Limestone soil, with pebbles on the surface in "Las Laderas" and more sandy soil in "Calitrancos". Grapes were handpicked in 15 kg crates and then hand Traditional elaboration with fermentation in an open stainless steel vat, autochthonous yeast and gentle plunging the cap to carefully extract noble tannins from the skin. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent aging in French oak foudre. Poor soils with a high limestone content helps create structured wines with an exceptional tannin concentration. The 2017 vintage will go down in history as "the year of the frost". After a dry and mild winter, budding occurred notably early in the season. Then, on April 28th, the eve of San Prudencio, temperatures dropped below zero in the majority of our vineyards. This event played a definitive role in our approach to the vineyard throughout the vegetative cycle. Due to low-yield production and the summer drought, all work in the vineyard focused on avoiding the loss of freshness in the different varieties. This was earliest vintage in Rioja s recorded history, and the final result has been exceptional: very fragrant and balanced wines, thanks to the fresh nature of our vineyards locations, among other factors. Nevertheless, it was a curtailed vintage, with average yields lower than usual. Alcohol: 14.4% Ph: 3.73 Residual Sugar: 2.29 g/l (0,75 cl) and 200 Magnum

8 MONTES OBARENES 2015 TERROIR SELECTION ANALITICAL No. OF BOTTLES: 25% White Tempranillo, the remainder is Viura, grown in the surrounding areas of Haro and influenced by the mountain range Montes Obarenes. Grapes were handpicked in 200 kg crates and sorted by hand at the winery. Fermented and aged on fine lees in new French oak barrel - 80% of the wine - and aged on fine lees in an ovoid concrete tank - 20% of the wine-. Vineyards grow in calcareous-clay soil with high limestone content. A very rainy winter with heavy snow in the higher elevation areas of the designation of origin. The growing season took place under high temperatures, thus the vine's photosynthetic apparatus developed very quickly. Flowering also occurred early and berry growth took place in one of the warmest July's in recent years. August was dry and cooler with a wide thermal range between day and night. The end result was an early harvest (12 days ahead of schedule) for well-structured wines with good potential for ageing. Alcohol content: 13.10% ph: 3.45 Residual sugar: 1.9 g/l (75 cl.) 203 (Magnum)