El Bardallo - 2024

El Bardallo is Rioja at its most graceful. From a 40-year-old vineyard of mostly Tempranillo, with just a whisper of Viura, this site sits on a mix of chalky clay-limestone and sandstone soils that bring both finesse and freshness. With its northeast-facing aspect, everything here leans towards elegance rather than power. It’s all about lift, purity, and that silky, refined feel that sneaks up on you rather than shouting for attention. Delicate but far from shy, El Bardallo is the kind of wine that rewards a slower sip—subtle, poised, and effortlessly charming. It’s no surprise that critic Tim Atkin has highlighted José Gil’s rapid rise, noting that in less than a decade he’s already producing some of Rioja’s best reds.