The 2015 vintage along the Duero River Valley began with light rainfall during the winter months and a mild spring produced homogenous flowering in early-ripening varietals, such as Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah. Heavy rain in the month of June produced uneven flowering in varieties that typically ripen later, including Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. A dry and hot summer gave way to a mild September, with cool temperatures during the evening and light rainfall, which helped replenish the vines’ hydric reserves. Harvest began on the 21st of September and ended with the last clusters of Petit Verdot entering the winery on the 7th of October. The depth and beauty of the 2015 Quinta Sardonia is described by winemaker Christian Rey as being ‘derived from our estate’s calcareous soils, which endow our wines with personality, character and a lovely fluidity on the palate.’