Fuentes del Silencio
Tucked into the forgotten highlands of León, Fuentes del Silencio is one of Spain’s most compelling small projects. The story centers on pre-phylloxera vines—some over 100 years old—planted on sandy soils at high elevation. This land has kept its rhythm for a century. Claudio and María are restoring it gently: farming by hand, working organically, and listening closely to the voice of the place. The wines are pure, powerful, and mountain-born—clean, soulful, and grounded in honesty. Nothing forced. Just thoughtful winemaking from a place that still feels wild.
Farming Note
Organically farmed, many of these vines are over 100 years old—tucked into the remote valleys of Castilla y León. They’ve largely withstood modern conversion. No herbicides. No chemicals. Everything is done by hand.
Winemaking
Native fermentations. Aging in used barrels or amphorae. Nothing rushed. Extraction is gentle, additions minimal. Each wine is handled to preserve the soul of these old vines—letting the land speak, with nothing in the way.
Wines
Silencio, Viñedos del Jamuz Rosso, Las Jaras
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Castilla y León
Varieties Mencía, Prieto Picudo, Garnacha
ABV 14.00%
Soils Predominantly sandy soils
Tasting Note Old-vine Mencía meets Prieto Picudo and Garnacha—bright and lifted on the nose, with a wild, herbal edge and fine-grained structure. Fresh but deep, with that telltale energy that only comes from old vines on poor soils. A soulful, mountain red with clarity and shape.
Silencio, Viñedos del Jamuz Rosso, Las Quintas
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Castilla y León
Varieties Mencía, Alicante Bouschet, Palomino
ABV 14.00%
Soils Predominantly sandy soils
Tasting Note A bit darker and more brooding than Las Jaras—thanks to Alicante Bouschet—but still elegant and clear. Wild berry fruit, crushed rock, and savory tension.
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