Proprietor: Created in 1999 by the Belondrade and Lurton family with transference in 2001 of ownership to Jean François Hébrad and Eusebio Sacristan (former soccer player of Barcelona) and other partners. Quinta
Quietud “ quiet-tranquil state” consists of 54 acres of vineyards, 5 miles south of Toro.

Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Jean François Hébrad

Location: Located in Zone 2, south of Toro with vineyards at a 2,329 ft altitude and cooler than sites west of Toro (where Bodegas Matarredonda is located).

Wines Made: Quinta Quietud and Corral de Campanas.

Climate: Continental (Zone 2) with hot days and cold nights. The extreme diurnal differences between day and night temperatures, allows grapes to ripen fully while maintaining balance of acidity. Wines crafted
from these vineyards have mineral notes on the nose, are full bodied and dense on the palate with intense fruit flavors. Often more concentrated but less tannic than wines from Ribera del Duero. By comparison the average
temperature in Quinta Quietud is 60.9º F vs. 63.4º F in Matarredonda and rainfall 7.6 inches vs. 9.10 with a lower altitude at 2,329 ft. vs. 2,480 ft. respectively. With cooler temperatures and less rainfall during a longer growing season, the development of aromatic complexity and expression of fruit character is revealed. Harvest at Quinta Quietud usually takes place from Sept 15th to October 5th depending on vintage, and considerably earlier at Matarredonda from Aug. 20th to Sept. 5th.

Soils: Are deep with low surface humidity due to good drainage; a topsoil composed of river stones with a subsoil of sand and clay providing good water retention. Low fertility of organic matter gives low yields thus more concentration of aromas and flavors. Low surface humidity prevents rot and fungal disease while the high pH content of the clay subsoil maintains the grapes refreshing acidity.

What makes Quinta Quietud unique?

* Jean François Hébrad with a long family tradition of winemaking.

* The soil content composition of gravel and clay.

* “Dry farming” with no irrigation with low humidity giving healthy fruit and low yields of 4.4 pounds (2 kg) of grapes per vine.

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There are 13,925 acres of vineyard
land in Toro.

Quinta Quietud river stones vineyards.

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