Viñedos El Pacto strengthens its position among Rioja’s leading references in the Tim Atkin Rioja Report 2026
Viñedos El Pacto has once again positioned itself among the most highly rated projects in Rioja in the Rioja 2026 Special Report by Tim Atkin MW, achieving scores of up to 96 points and securing two of its single-vineyard wines a place among the Wines of the Year in their category.
Valdechuecas Viñedo Singular 2023 (96 points) and Riojanda Viñedo Singular 2023 (95 points) have been recognised among the finest single-parcel wines in Rioja, reinforcing the value of vineyard-focused work and the identity of the project.
In addition, Viñedos El Pacto has consolidated its position in the Second Growths category within the official classification of the report. The full range has achieved outstanding scores:
- Finca Valdechuecas 2023 – 96 points. Wines of the year.
- Finca Riojanda 2023 – 95 points. Wines of the year.
- El Pacto de Cárdenas Ojo Gallo 2024 – 94 points
- El Pacto del Alto Najerilla 2024 – 93 points
- El Pacto de la Sonsierra 2022 – 92 points
The tasting notes highlight the careful selection of parcelsand the diversity of historic vineyards, reflecting the precise approach led by winegrower and technical director Raúl Acha and the project’s commitment to expressing its terroir, supported by one of the international critics who knows Rioja best.
