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Proprietor: Founded by Juan Carlos Vizcarra in 1991, owning 64 acres
(26 hectares) of vineyards in the town of Mambrilla and Roa.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Juan Carlos Vizcarra.
Location: Located in Zone 2 within the province of Burgos in the town
of Mambrilla, (eastern sub-region of Ribera del Duero) at an altitude of
2,785 ft. (849 m).
Wines Made: Vizcarra Roble, J.C. Vizcarra, Vizcarra Crianza, Torralvo,
Celia, and Ines.
Climate: Continental climate (Zone 2) cold nights and hot days with
moderately low levels of rainfall. The Burgos sub-region has a coolerb
climate at this higher altitude wines produced here are usually darker,
more concentrated and aromatic than wines made in the western part of
Ribera del Duero. Higher in altitude than Rueda and Toro thus
Mambrilla has lower temperatures averaging 60.5º F from April to
October with 10.3 inches of rainfall. The continental climate provides a
long ripening period resulting in wines with more complexity and greater
aromatic intensity. The temperatures at Vizcarra’s vineyards are warmer
than the neighboring producers of Torremorón and cooler than Mibal
and Avan. Harvest usually commences the first week of October and
finishes by Oct 15th.
Soils: Composed of clay and limestone topsoil and gravel subsoil
providing good water storage. This soil profile provides good levels of:
fertility, organic material and water storage. In order to offset undesired
high crops; Juan Carlos Vizcarra reduces yields by thinning grape
clusters from 20 to 8 per vine. He further reduces yields and vigor by
planting green foliage around the vines to absorb otherwise excessive
water and soil nutrients thus maximizes fruit intensity and concentration.
What makes Vizcarra wines unique?
* Juan Carlos Vizcarra
passionate commitment as reflected in his all wines, possessing elegance
and complexity.
* He is one of the few true pioneers of small
production “garage” winemaking in Ribera del Duero.
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JUAN CARLOS VIZCARRA OLD CAVED-IN
CELLAR TO KEEP OLD VINTAGES
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TORRALVO VINES 80 YEAR OLD TEMPRANILLO
VINES |
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Name
Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age
Of Vines |
Grapes |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope
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Senda de Oro |
25 |
10-15 |
Tempranillo |
Clay, Limestone and Gravel |
1,850 Ft |
Medium |
Carrascal |
10 |
30 |
Tempranillo |
Clay, Limestone and Gravel |
1,900 Ft |
Flat |
| Los Barriles |
5 |
30 |
Tempranillo |
Clay, Limestone and Gravel |
1,840 Ft |
Medium |
El Oro |
5 |
30 |
Tempranillo |
Clay, Limestone |
1,900 Ft |
Flat |
| Torralvo |
5 |
80 |
Tempranillo |
Clay, Limestone and Gravel |
1,950 Ft |
Steep |
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Name of Wine: Vizcarra Roble 2005
Producer: Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
DO: Ribera del Duero (Zone # 2)
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Production: 3,000 Cases made – 1,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Carlos Vizcarra
Ageing: 6 Months in French Oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: JC Vizcarra 2004
Producer: Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
DO: Ribera del Duero (Zone # 2)
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Production: 1,500 Cases made – 750 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Carlos Vizcarra
Ageing: 9 Months in French and American Oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: Vizcarra Torralvo 2003
Producer: Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
DO: Ribera del Duero (Zone # 2)
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Production: 550 Cases made – 100 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Carlos Vizcarra
Ageing: 14 Months in French Oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: Celia Vizcarra 2004
Producer: Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
DO: Ribera del Duero (Zone # 2)
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Production: 160 Cases made – 20 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Carlos Vizcarra
Ageing: 18 Months in French Oak Barrels (500 lit)
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Name of Wine: Ines Vizcarra 2004
Producer: Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos
DO: Ribera del Duero (Zone # 2)
Grape Varietal: 100% Tempranillo
Production: 350 Cases made – 20 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Carlos Vizcarra
Ageing: 15 Months in French Oak Barrels (500 lit)
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