A Pie de Tierra is an exciting young project founded by Aitor Paul and David Villamiel, who met while studying viticulture and oenology in Madrid in 2013. Inspired by the rugged landscapes of the Sierra de Gredos, the pair set out to revive abandoned old-vine Garnacha vineyards high in the mountains of central Spain. Working with bush vines, many over 90 years old, planted on granitic and sandy soils, they craft wines that combine delicacy, mineral tension and Mediterranean warmth. Farming is carried out with deep respect for the land and its natural rhythms, while in the cellar the approach remains minimal: native yeasts, gentle extraction and low intervention throughout.
Still in the early stages of their journey, A Pie de Tierra has already gained attention for its pure, expressive wines and thoughtful interpretation of Gredos terroir — a project shaped by passion, precision and a clear sense of place.
Fuerza Bruta comes from old Garnacha bush vines planted in the 1940s in Dehesa de Navayuncosa, Aldea del Fresno, on deep granite soils in the Valle del Alberche. Saved from being uprooted by David Villamiel, the organically farmed vineyard yields a remarkably elegant and ethereal expression of Gredos Garnacha. Whole-bunch fermented and aged in large old foudres, the wine shows wild strawberry, rhubarb, violets and Mediterranean herbs, carried by a finely textured, intensely mineral palate. Delicate yet persistent, it combines purity, freshness and a haunting sense of place.
Producer A Pie de Tierra
Origin Old Castile, Madrid, Spain
Grapes Garnacha
Vintage 2024
Alcohol 14%
Style Medium to light bodied, structured red
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Minimal intervention, whole clusters are used, followed by slow maceration, fermented in foudres and Galician chesnut oak, and aged for 12 months in the same vessels.
Notes Biodynamic, Organic, Natural
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
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EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
