The estate of Villacreces sits between the world renowned estate of Vega Sicilia and the Duero River. The estate was owned for years by the Cuadrado family, but in 2003 it was sold to the Anton's of Bodegas Orben in Rioja, also owners of the Basque country restaurant Zaldiaran, one of Spain's most famous Michelin starred restaurants. Prior to the sale of the vineyards, fruit from the estate was sold to Peter Sisseck for use in Dominio de Pingus. It goes without saying that this terroir is at the absolute top of the quality pyramid.

Historically, the wines of Villacreces have been a compromise between the modern elements of Ribera and the classical rustic style of long ageing in older barrels. The dynamic young owners have taken the wine from this amazing terroir in a slightly different direction. The results to date are an indication that they have made a terrific decision. The wines have amazing intensity and complexity, a sure sign of this estate's steady ascent to the top of the "quality tree" in Ribera del Duero.