An old vineyard with natural ground cover in early spring at Casa La Rad.

A land in layers

Terroir

At Casa La Rad, altitude is not just a figure. It is a quiet force that shapes the vineyard within the landscape of Rioja Oriental.

As the estate rises away from the valley into the foothills, soils shift, exposures change, and the pace of ripening adjusts.

Each zone finds its own expression: structure, freshness, tension, depth.

Here, wine begins with diversity.

Vines trained on trellises on clayey, rocky soil at Casa La Rad, in the Rioja Oriental. 
Lower Altitudes

In the areas closest to the valley, deeper soils with greater water retention produce wines of enveloping texture and smooth structure.

The fruit develops generosity and balance.

Old vines grown in the bush-trained style with natural ground cover at Casa La Rad, in the Rioja Oriental. 
Mid Altitudes

As the estate climbs, soils become lighter and more stony. The vine meets a setting of greater natural tension.

The wine gains precision, energy, and aromatic definition.

Higher Altitudes

On the higher plots, exposure to wind and sunlight, along with more mineral-rich soils, slow down the ripening process.

The result: wines of vibrant freshness, a more refined profile, and notable ageing capacity.

Where the land becomes wine.

Each elevation. Each orientation. Each soil.

All find their place on the palate.

An old Malvasía vine trained in the bush style at Casa La Rad, in the Rioja Oriental.