For a long time, Oxer wanted to make wines in La Rioja Alavesa. In 2005 he moved to Laguardia as he was convinced of the area's uniqueness. In 2009 he makes his first wine with grapes purchased from growers in the area (grapes from old vineyards). He's successful and falls in love with this region and its stunning vineyards. Oxer then decides to settle there and further express the art of winemaking. Although Oxer is relatively new to the region, it is already enjoying national and international recognition.
Old VineyardsÂ
Convinced of their singularity, Oxer invests in obtaining old plots. Artillero is one of these beauties: 98 years old, located in Elvillar (La Rioja Alavesa) at 600 metres altitude and creator of the white Iraun and red Artillero. This is only just the beginning as Oxer continuously searches for old jewels.
Eye for quality and detail
The vineyards in La Rioja Alavesa are worked organically following the principle of regenerative agriculture. Man and mule work the land with great care and respect for the old vines. Different kinds of European oak are selected for each and every single wine, and barrels and foudres are tailor-made accordingly (Francis and Stockinger). Even naming and labelling of the wines are carried out with minute detail for meaning and symbolism to express Oxer's universe.
Elegance, freshness and refinement
All the meticulous work in vineyard and winery culminates in extremely fresh and elegant wines. These are the characteristics Oxer strives for in all his wines.Â
Old vines, only natural acidity by picking early, little extraction, spontaneous fermentation and fermentation and ageing in a mix of vessels (stainless steel tanks, concrete egg, amphorae, foudres and oak barrels different sizes) all contribute to achieving this fine wine profile.
