The vineyards of Fernando Remirez de Ganuza are selected, each according to its microclimate, soil and location. They are over 80 hectares and are some of the best in the Rioja Alavesa appeal. It is one of Rioja's three sub-appeals, along with Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja, and the only one located in the Basque Country. The vines are located high up, where they take advantage of the cool night temperatures, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which preserve the natural freshness of the grapes. The soils are dominated by clay and limestone, which makes the wines dense and complex. The vineyards are, on average, over 50 years old. During the harvest, Fernando Remirez de Ganuza was the first to separate the "shoulder", where there is more concentration of sugars and phenols, from the "top" of each bunch. The wine of Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is the result of the connection of an exceptional person with an exceptional terroir and has gained world fame since its first vintages.