Bodegas Lacus is an interesting estate over 7 different parcels, which add up to around 15 hectares. Farming is largely organic, some of the parcels are certified and the Selection cuvé is vegan friendly. A lot of the vines are old, having been planted by owner Luis Arnedo`s grandfather. Co-winemaker holding a consultant role is Olivier Rivère, originally from Cognac, though hugely experienced across France before moving to Spain. The Riojas here go under the Inedito (Unpublished) brand and are somewhat atypical in not relying on the traditional lashings of American oak and loads of Tempranillo. Where they are traditional is handpicking across all the vineyard and low intervention farming. Purity of fruit is the aim here. (21/08/19)