• Ganko is another nickname that Olivier has acquired, but this one came from his Japanese importer. It means “stubborn,” which is a useful trait for any outsider, especially one making wine his own way in Rioja. Ganko comes from a site at 600 meters in elevation near the village of Cárdenas in Rioja Alta. Here Olivier farms 60–90-year-old Garnacha and Mazuelo in sandy and ferrous, red clay soils. Olivier considers this wine to be his 1er Cru Village Rioja.

• Hand harvested, whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in concrete tanks.

• 16–18 months in foudre and French oak demi-muids.