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A company engaged in the importation, distribution and retailing of fine wines, premium foods and exclusive accessories. Operations are handled through the hub in Makati City where you can find a premium shop with Spanish restaurant and wine bar integrated. Txanton is considered the first jamoneria in the Philippines and it’s the ideal venue to immerse in learning about jamón iberico.
Winery: Bodega Vivaltus
Country / Region: Spain / DO Ribera del Duero
Date Winery was established: 1980s
Alcohol Content / Volume: 14% / 750ml
Ratings: 95 pts. Robert Parker / 96 pts. Inside Bordeaux
Good to know: Bodega Vivaltus emerges as a standout project in Spain's Ribera del Duero, born from the Yllera family's long-standing winemaking heritage. While Grupo Yllera has been producing wine since the 1980s, the Vivaltus estate was specifically established following the purchase of a Ribera del Duero winery in 2016. Located on a picturesque hilltop in Curiel de Duero, what truly elevates Vivaltus to greatness is its relentless pursuit of terroir-driven elegance over sheer power. To achieve this, the estate enlisted the expertise of legendary consultant Jean-Claude Berrouet—world-renowned for his decades of masterful winemaking at Bordeaux's Château Pétrus—working alongside his son Jeff and local oenologist Montxo Martínez. By focusing on high-altitude, old-vine plots and employing meticulous, patient winemaking techniques, Vivaltus crafts exceptional wines that redefine the modern Ribera del Duero style with remarkable freshness, balance, and sophistication.
The 2019 Vivaltus is a magnificent expression of Ribera del Duero, forged during an exceptional vintage that perfectly showcases the estate's pursuit of terroir-driven elegance. The 2019 growing season was characterized by a dry, warm climate that naturally limited yields and produced highly concentrated, deeply flavorful Tinto Fino grapes. However, under the masterful guidance of consultant Jean-Claude Berrouet, this intense concentration was meticulously balanced to preserve incredible freshness and vibrant acidity, resulting in a profoundly aromatic wine layered with notes of wild dark berries, delicate violets, and a distinctly refined, chalky minerality. Because of its beautifully polished tannins, vibrant tension, and elegant finish, this sophisticated red is a phenomenal companion for hearty gastronomy. It pairs spectacularly with classic, savory dishes such as traditional Spanish roasted suckling lamb (lechazo), perfectly grilled ribeye steak, earthy wild mushroom stews, or a curated board of mature, aged sheep's milk cheeses.
