Bodegas Olivares
In the transitional zone between the Mediterranean coast and the highlands of the Meseta Central, to the west of Alicante, lies the Jumilla Denominación de Origen. Here, the Monastrell grape variety reigns supreme, basking in 3,000 hours of sunshine a year whilst at the same time withstanding the scorching heat. Gentle breezes from the sea and the refreshing cool of the nights provide it with some relief.
Its small berries, with their thick, black-blue skin, ripen slowly and perfectly, particularly at higher altitudes from 650 metres above sea level with a northerly aspect. Yields under these conditions are anything but high. The grapes for the Altos de la Hoya come from the Finca Hoya de Santa Ana at 825 metres above sea level. These are the highest and freshest sites, which guarantee elegant, well-structured wines. It is interesting to note that the vines are all still ungrafted, i.e. not grafted.
Red wines from Bodegas Olivares
Sweet wines from Bodegas Olivares
from Bodegas Olivares
Jumilla is one of the few regions in Europe to have been spared the phylloxera plague at the end of the 19th century. In this arid climate and on these sandy-loam soils, phylloxera stands no chance. This is what makes Jumilla – whose vineyards are amongst the oldest in the world – so unique. The oldest vines at Bodegas Olivares, from which a delicious sweet wine is produced, are over 130 years old! This winery, now run by the fourth generation of the family, cherishes this precious heritage. The pleasure of drinking such a wine is undoubtedly enhanced when one is aware of this special feature.
Producer
Bodegas Campos Reales
The landscape of Meseta Central stretches out endlessly to include La Mancha, the land of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and also Spain's largest wine region.
Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi de Laguardia
In Rioja Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, oenologist and founder of the Artadi group, has succeeded in making unique wines in an exciting and creative way. This is not least thanks to a distinctive style and his passion for environmentally friendly viticultural methods, which guarantee the future of winemaking and the authenticity of his wines.
G. & J. Guillerault / Sebastian Fargette
Gilles Guillerault and Sébastien Fargette are based in Crézancy-en-Sancerre, a few kilometres west of Sancerre, in the Centre-Loire region. A lovely hilly landscape where vineyards alternate with charming villages. With around 2400 hectares of vineyards, Sancerre is a rather small wine-growing region. Only two grape varieties are cultivated, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.