Viñas Serranas

Viñas Serranas is a winery established in 2017 in the Sierra de Salamanca region of Castilla y León, Spain. The project was initiated by César Ruiz, alongside local viticulturist Bosi Jiménez, experienced winemaker Alberto Martín, and former DO Sierra de Salamanca technical director Miquel Udina. The winery focuses on producing wines that express the unique terroir of the region, known for its rugged, mountainous terrain and varied soils, including granite and slate. Viñas Serranas owns 12 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with the indigenous Rufete grape, known for its floral and red fruit characteristics. The vineyards include small plots of old, goblet-trained vines, with some exceptional parcels featuring unique soil types like corneana, a hard, black slate found in Molinillo. The winery practices biodynamic farming and natural winemaking, using indigenous yeasts for fermentation. The wines are aged in a combination of stainless steel tanks and used French oak barrels, ensuring minimal intervention and the preservation of the grapes' natural flavors. Viñas Serranas produces a range of wines, starting with the entry-level Ciclón Rufete, which showcases the regional terroir with a blend of grapes from different villages and soil types. They also produce single-vineyard wines like Fuente Grulla and Renvivas, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of their specific plots.