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The vineyards are to be found on the sun-exposed hillsides of the area.
Added to this factor is the altitude which gives the grapes an excellent
balance of acidity and ripeness. The end result are wines ideally suited
for ageing. The grape varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo,
Viura and Malvasia grow on old vines perfectly suited to the local environment.
Most of the thirty hectares of vineyards are organic; organic fertilizers
are used, not herbicides or synthesised chemicals. At Biurko Gorri,
the production of organic grapes stems from a deep-rooted family tradition.
It aims to obtain a quality product while respecting the natural cycles
of the vines. The wines made from these grapes go on sale under the
Denominación de Origen Ecológica as well as the D.O.C.
Rioja.
They are pruned to enable the use of
modern machinery and growing methods. At Biurko Gorri the word “organic”
is a synonym of quality and respect for nature. These two concepts should
always go together and thus form the pillars of modern viticulture and
winemaking to the ultimate benefit of consumers.
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