Sierra de Francia is a historic region at the southern edge of the Salamanca Province, which fell in decline over the course of the 20th century. Paradoxically thanks to that the old vine plots escaped uprooting and the area preserved it’s rugged and unspoiled character – only waiting to be rediscovered in recent years.

The winemaker behind Viña Serranas - César Ruiz was working in this area for quite some time, before teaming up with three of his friends and starting the new winery. Their focus is on old vines of Rufete, grown on mix of granitic and slate soil, at altitude between 400 – 1000m above the sea level.

Despite its most likely Portuguese origin, Rufete is a variety which is well adapted and cultivated in Sierra de Francia for centuries. It produces elegant, ethereal reds with marked freshness, bright accidity and floral character. The staple wine of Viña Serrana is called Ciclón – a blend of several parcels, including a centenary plot of Rufete in Miranda del Castañar; lively and juicy red made in traditional way (20% full bunch fermentation and ageing for 10 months in used oak barrels).