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About the vineyard
In 2006, our head winemaker, Jean-Marc Sauboua, started a venture of his own: he founded a small Rioja bodega, up in the clouds – the highest in the appellation. It’s a very beautiful spot, close to the mountains, with the very best, poor-soil vineyards. Since then, the winery has won over 800 awards, including over 300 Golds and four Trophies. All this, Jean-Marc wants to share with his Vineyard Partners particularly, his flagship - Pigeage (pron. Peejarge), which on its own has won over 150 Golds.
The wine:
Jean-Marc’s aim from the outset was to make a fine modern Rioja, using the Grand Cru Classé methods he’d learned over the years (including his first stint, at Château Haut-Brion). Only the finest grapes from mature vineyards (many 100+ years), planted at 600-700 metres, are used in his Pigeage, which explains the elegance, finesse and cellaring potential of this great wine. Old-vine, high-grown Tempranillo, with a splash of Graciano, aged in part-new French oak barrels, it has layers of intense, silky fruit and spiced complexity.
How can you be part of it?
Sign up for an annual case of Jean-Marc’s flagship Pigeage Rioja. Support this exciting estate, with its many accolades and watch them reach even higher levels of quality. Above all enjoy Jean-Marc’s wine with its remarkable tally of awards, every vintage … all for Partners at a special thank-you price. You'll get regular updates, can visit the bodega and experience it all yourself. Plus, enjoy exclusive Partner offers on some of Altos’s other great wines.
What you can expect as an Altos Vineyard Partner
Immediate delivery of your first Partner case of Altos R Pigeage Tempranillo.
There's the same big SAVING on your case every year you choose to take it. Delivery each year is in June.
There’s no obligation – you decide each year if you wish to take the case; you can cancel at any time.
Through the year we will send you updates from Altos de Rioja, Jean-Marc and the team .
Visit the vineyard, meet the winemaking team and taste the wines direct from barrel.
Exclusive offers each year on special bottles most customers won't hear about.
Invitation to special events and wine tours.
As with all wines, you have our 100% guarantee, love the wine or your money back ... but with this special Vineyard Partner, we're certain you'll be delighted.
Please note: By taking up this offer, you authorise us to deduct the price of your future Vineyard Partner orders from the credit/debit card you used to pay for your first case. Each year you will receive a notification when your latest release is ready to ship as well as confirmation of the price.
