Bodegas y Viñedos Quaderna Via, Navarra

It is a classic family business, Bodegas Quaderna Via. The winery lies in Navarra in northern Spain, a few kilometres from the Atlantic and directly on the famous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Brothers Jorge and Raúl Ripa Zudaire now hold the reins, although their father Antonio, who inherited the business from his own father, remains actively involved. The estate now includes 70 hectares of vineyards, an impressive bodega, a new cellar and a small organic wine museum. The wines demonstrate that trained oenologists Jorge and Raúl understand their craft and modern cellar technology. Styles range from young and lively to full-bodied and classic. They share Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter rather unusual for this area. The family has farmed organically since 1998.