Ribera del Duero, Spain
Jose Maria Garcia and Milagros Figuero is a vine-growing couple who grew up amongst the grapes in Spain with Jose started working at the age of 12. Their focus has been to produce top-class grapes in the Ribera del Duero region, so much so that in 1968, they started selling grapes to the most iconic bodegas in the region. Fast-forward to 2001, the duo opened their own bodega with 80 hectares of vineyards, at least a third of which are over 60 years old. With their 3 children in the family business, they produce world class wines that reflect their hard work, determination and experience. In 2016, Figuero was named top 100 wineries by Wine & Spirits Magazine.