Víctor Ausejo

Rioja's alternative grapes—Garnacha Blanca and Mazuelo—elevated to prestige.

Víctor Ausejo produces wines from Rioja that center on varieties often overshadowed in the region's Tempranillo-dominated landscape. The winery's focus on Garnacha Blanca—a white grape of mineral precision and aromatic intensity—yields two expressions: Garnacha Blanca and Parcela 333 Garnacha Blanca, both rated at the highest levels by prestige critics including Wine Advocate and Decanter. Mazuelo, a traditional Rioja variety prized for its structure and aging potential, rounds out the portfolio. These wines reflect a deliberate turn toward the region's secondary and tertiary grapes, varieties that demand careful viticulture and winemaking to express their full character. The critical recognition from major publications underscores the quality achieved in these less conventional selections.