Robert Parker has described Finca Villacreces as the hidden jewel of Ribera del Duero. Based in the heart of Ribera del Duero, the estate forms part of the golden mile along with its neighbour Vega Sicilia, Pingus to the west and other similarly high-profile estates. Located in Quintanilla de Onésimo, this stunning estate was purchased by the Antón family of Izadi in 2003 and the resulting wines, made by winemaker Ángel Ortega together with Luis Laso, are deep, dark and focused in style.

Grapes for `Pruno` are only taken from Finca Villacreces' own vineyards, from slightly younger vines. The vineyards have a mixture of soils: sandy, gravel, shingle and quartz, planted with about 90% Tempranillo (mostly on the sandy vineyards, which give an attractive fleshiness to the wines) and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (mostly on the quartz and shingle, giving more mineral complexity). Organic practises are used as much as possible and the close proximity of the river helps protect against frost. Work is currently being undertaken in the vineyards to raise the height of the canopy to further increase the health of the grapes.

Both varieties were fermented separately in small stainless-steel tanks. They were then aged separately in second and third-year French oak barrels for 12 months, after which the final blend was assembled and the wine bottled.

Grilled spiced lamb or roasted aubergine