Think candied citrus, tangerine, orange melon… and yes, a nostalgic hit of Lucozade or Irn-Bru. On the palate, it’s grippy and textured with a mix of citrus, toasted nuts, and sweet-sour vibes, all wrapped in zippy, clean acidity and a bone-dry finish. Behind the bottle is 28-year-old winemaker María Jover—young, brilliant, and formerly of Vega Sicilia—who’s reshaping Jumilla’s wine scene with a fresh, modern lens. Her fruit comes from certified organic old vines (15–40 years) across four plots, all farmed using the traditional “Terraje” system, where farmers rent and care for the vines, giving back a small share of the crop. It’s an endangered model, but Parajes del Valle is preserving it by paying more for quality grapes and keeping tradition alive.