César Fernández Díaz grew up among vines (his family making wine in Aranda del Duero), but it was not until his agricultural studies, that he became more interested in viticulture and oenology. His first experience as a winemaker was in 2012 at Bodegas Barabeleva alongside Marc Isart, whose ideas are strongly reflected in the way he works today. It was also through Marc that he met Dani Landi and Fernando Garcia, moving on to work for them in Ribeiro and later in Sierra de Gredos (Comando “G”), where he oversaw the recovery of the old vineyards. This interest in old vines which are capable to show historic identity of an area, remains at the centre of his personal project. He farms 1.5 hectares around the village of Fuentelecésped, supplementing it with the purchased grapes from Peñarada de Duero (the vines here are certified organic and average 70 years old). César’s wines come from Ribera del Duero, but they are sold as VdT Castilla y León DO, as he works with wider range of grape varieties, some of which are not approved by the DO. Apart from Tempranillo we find here: Albillo Mayor, Pirules, Listan Prieto, Bastardo, Bobal and Garnacha all contributing to make mineral – driven wines with tension & electricity.