Description / History

RULEI is managed by Adrián Moreno Llorente, located in Rioja Alta. The philosophy is clear, sustainable viticulture is the way forward. The family winery was excavated in 1890 and has recently been handed down to Adrián.

2 vineyards are cared for by the family; Viña Barracallo and Viña El Moral.

Barracalla was planted in 1985 is 6 hecatares in the altitude of 550metres, in Castañares de Rioja. It is mainly made up by Tempranillo, but was granted the persmission to experiment with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 13 ranks takes up these to grapes.

El Moral is more than 100 years old and classified as Single Vineyard by the Rioja DOC council in 2018. It’s quality fruits coming from the 0.7 hectares in Badarán.

Awards

RULEI El Moral Single Vineyard
Top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021 by Sarah Jane Evans MW
96 points Decanter (Rioja Guide January 2022)
95 points SeVi Guide 2020
91 points Peñín Guide 2022

RULEI El Moral Single Vineyard Rosé
95 points SeVi Guide 2020

RULEI Viña Barracolla Renques de Chenin
96 points SeVi Guide 2021
95 points Premium Guide to the wines of Spain 2021
92 points Guía Peñín 2021