Pardevalles
Pardevalles operates in Castilla y León, Spain's expansive interior plateau, where continental climate and high altitude shape distinctive wines. The winery focuses on indigenous varieties that thrive in this demanding terroir. Prieto Picudo, a dark-skinned grape native to the region, forms the backbone of Pardevalles' reds. Carroleón Tinto, the flagship expression, demonstrates the variety's capacity for structure and depth, earning recognition from Wine Advocate, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast. Maurilia, also built on Prieto Picudo, offers an alternative expression of the same grape's character. On the white side, Carroleón Blanco showcases Albarin Blanco, a pale variety that captures the mineral and aromatic qualities of the Castilian plateau. The winery's commitment to regional varieties reflects the broader movement toward recovering Spain's lesser-known indigenous grapes, each adapted to local soil and climate over centuries.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast