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Fernando Remírez de Ganuza

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Fernando Remírez de Ganuza is a Spanish winemaker who founded his eponymous estate in the village of Samaniego within the Rioja Alavesa region in 1989. The estate is known for its modern approach to winemaking, utilizing advanced optical sorting technology to select high-quality Tempranillo grapes. Remírez de Ganuza focuses on old vines and single-block parcels, producing notable bottlings such as the premium Trasnocho. The winery is recognized for producing age-worthy red wines.

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Who is Fernando Remírez de Ganuza?

Fernando Remírez de Ganuza is a Spanish winemaker who established his eponymous estate in Samaniego, Rioja Alavesa in 1989. He built his reputation on meticulously sorted Tempranillo grapes and highly innovative viticulture techniques.

What is the "Trasnocho" wine by Fernando Remírez de Ganuza?

Trasnocho is his premium cuvée, uniquely made using the leftover skins of his top grapes that undergo a second, lighter pressing overnight. This process gently extracts remaining juice without harsh tannins, resulting in a highly refined and expensive Rioja.

What unique vineyard technique does Fernando Remírez de Ganuza use?

He is famous for cutting away the shoulders of the grape clusters before harvest, leaving only the central, most evenly ripened portion of the bunch. This meticulous sorting ensures perfect phenolic ripeness for his Tempranillo.

Where is the Fernando Remírez de Ganuza winery located?

The winery is situated in the town of Samaniego within the Rioja Alavesa sub-region of northern Spain. The estate operates out of historical buildings that have been modernized with advanced optical sorting machinery.