Ruth de Andres trained as a Chemist in Sheffield and was just about to embark on her PhD when she realised that she couldn’t bear the thought of spending another chunk of her life in a lab, so she returned to Spain and quickly fell in love with winemaking.

  • Alegra Sauvignon Blanc

    Rueda is one of the privileged areas where Sauvignon Blanc is very comfortable. These grapes are grown in a site where the microclimate allows for very even ripening, giving this Sauvignon Blanc lots of complex flavours and aromas. From ripe mango to fresh cut grass, this is a Sauvignon Blanc that will please a crowd and is extremely food versatile.

  • Alegra Joven

    Tinta de Toro from Soria, the highest part of Ribera, characterised by its heavily calcareous soils. The combination of chalk and altitude results in a steady ripening and super-fine tannins – and that’s the style that Ruth and Ana are striving for; purity, elegance and approachability rather than the more intense, bombastic style often found elsewhere in Ribera. Interestingly the wine isn’t stabilised or clarified conventionally but is instead wintered in the open air (in temperatures between 10°C-5°C) for a more natural version on the process

  • Bajel Pirata Blnco

    100% Merseguera. A grape Jancis Robinson once called uninteresting, we were blown away when we tried this lively, textured, and organic white wine from southern Spain for the first time. An underrated Mediterranean white grape, rarely seen on its own and in this style. Stainless steel fermented to retain the fresh, tropical fruit notes. Balanced acidity and a long, delicious finish makes you want another sip.

  • Bajel Pirata Joven

    A Mediterranean red in every sense – super ripe and juicy but with ample tannic backbone. Unquestionably a ‘glugger’ for easy enjoyment, with or without food. Named after the poem ‘Song of the Pirate’ by José Espronceda, Ruth and Ana’s favourite bedtime story when they were growing up.

  • Oh Sister Tinto

    The Oh Sister Tinto is a mix of 2 vintages. The blend is made up of about 70% of wine from the previous vintage and about 30% of the young wine. And that’s the point. Mixing vintages can sound strange in modern times, but it was something very common throughout the winemaking history of Spain. It was a way to keep quality consistency: the vintage impact was balanced by mixing two different years. This technique is very useful for wines with great value. The De Andres sisters follow their own rules for this wine, which ensures the best price for the best quality.

  • Oh Sister Blanco

    100% Verdejo. Hand harvested during the night, to keep the freshly picked grapes at lower temperatures, and protect them from the heat of the sun. The vines vary in age and are between 10 and 40 years old. Soft pressing and static debourbarge. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 12ºC.