Fernández de Piérola
Fernández de Piérola works within Rioja's classical framework, drawing on the region's signature Tempranillo and complementary white varieties. The winery's Vitium Reserva, a Tempranillo expression, has been assessed by Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Wine Advocate. Alongside this flagship sits Tempranillo Blanco, a less common white iteration of the region's primary red grape, and a Macabeo-based Blanco that reflects Rioja's broader palette. These wines demonstrate the winery's engagement with both traditional and exploratory directions within the appellation—Tempranillo's structure and aging potential on one hand, and the aromatic and textural possibilities of white varieties on the other. Rioja's continental climate and varied soil compositions support wines of depth and balance, qualities evident across the portfolio.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Decanter