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Vineyard Name and Location
Llano Parra Vineyard | Evaristas Vineyard | Lomilla Vineyard | Cerro Vineyard, Contraviesa Region
Llano Parra Vineyard: 30 years
The others: nearly 100 years
Between 1150 and 1400 meters
above sea level
Llano Parra Vineyard: Tempranillo grape
Evaristas Vineyard, Lomilla Vineyard, Cerro Vineyard: Jaén Blanco and Jaén Tinto grapes
Schists with quartzite, Quartzites with biotite, shallow soil
Regenerative viticulture with principles of biodynamics
Animals found in the Vineyard: Partridges, rabbits, wild boars, thrushes, robins, lizards
The oldest vines on our estate were planted by my great-great-grandparents and have been passed down from generation to generation. Originally, my family used a wooden press to make wine for sale. Over time, my grandfather and father chose to produce wine only for the consumption of family and close friends. During the 1980s and 1990s, 80% of our production was sold to Granados de Albondón wineries, which purchased most of the grapes from Contraviesa.
Thirteen years ago, after my father’s passing, I took over the vineyard’s management, continuing the family tradition. It was my father who planted the Tempranillo vineyard at Llano Parra, and since then, we have upheld and improved our viticultural practices, focusing on regenerative and biodynamic methods. Our commitment is to preserve our family heritage and the quality of our grapes, contributing to the viticultural legacy of Contraviesa.
Vineyard Name and Location
Finca Jiménez Gil. The vineyards of Manilva, the southernmost in continental Europe
More than 60 years old.
100 meters above sea level. 1.5 km from the sea, with the breeze from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic providing freshness
Muscat of Alexandria
White Albariza soils
Organic with regenerative viticulture practices
Animals found in the vineyard: Turtles, wild boars, pigeons, doves, greenfinches, lizards, snakes.
Our family has always cherished the versatility of Muscat of Alexandria grapes, producing high-quality wines primarily for self-consumption. Currently, we are very pleased with the direction and winemaking methodology of Roca Viva Wines, allowing us to proudly continue our village’s winemaking tradition.
We cultivate our vineyards using principles of regenerative and organic viticulture, caring for our White Albariza soils and preserving the natural environment that hosts diverse animal species. The proximity to the sea and altitude provide our grapes with a distinctive freshness, influenced by the breezes from the Mediterranean and Atlantic, which is reflected in the exceptional quality of our wines.
Vineyard Name and Location
Viña Salinas, Paraje Cuesta Blanca, Montilla
Viña Bolonia, Paraje Vereda Cerro Macho, Montilla
Viña Salinas: 70 years
Viña Bolonia: 15 years
Viña Salinas: 415meters above sea level
Viña Bolonia: 430 meters above sea level
Viña Salinas: Bush vines, Pedro Ximénez variety | Viña Bolonia: Trellised vines, Pedro Ximénez variety
Viña Salinas: Albarizas, limestone
Viña Bolonia: Franco-clay with 40% limestone
Viña Salinas: Integrated production, using two mules for plowing due to narrow planting frame (1.50m x 1.50m)
Viña Bolonia: Organic, certified by CAAE
Animals found in the Vineyard: Viña Salinas: Birds, reptiles, rabbits, hares, etc.
Viña Bolonia: Birds, reptiles, rabbits, hares, insects, lizards, etc.
For the past 15 years, I have been dedicated to organic viticulture, committed to producing superior quality grapes while respecting the environment and biodiversity of the Montilla-Moriles D.O. region.
Hacienda Bolonia is a family project that began in 2008 with the intention of converting our parents’ olive grove and vineyard from conventional to organic cultivation. Our philosophy is to restore biodiversity to the land, enrich the environment with fruit trees and aromatic plants, halt soil degradation, and produce healthy, high-quality products. We are now the third generation of a family rooted in agriculture, having learned from the experience of our elders and dedicated to organic farming and wholesome food.
We aim to showcase the fruits of our land, enriched by its organic origins, and to keep alive the family agricultural tradition adapted to modern times.
Vineyard Name and Location
Viña El Corredero, Trebujena, Cádiz
24 years
30 meters above sea level
Palomino grape from Jerez
Soils of White Albariza and some Lustrillo
Regenerative with biodynamic principles, Certified organic by Sohiscert
Animals found in the vineyard: Partridges, rabbits, hares, birds of prey, hoopoes, pigeons, doves, shrikes, goldfinches, greenfinches, larks, ocellated lizards, hedgehogs, etc.
Viña El Corredero is a family-run estate located in a historic area of Trebujena, within the Sherry region of Jerez. Twenty years ago, I took over responsibility for the vineyard, which was originally managed conventionally. Ten years ago, I made the decision to convert the vineyard to organic management. Initially, the grapes were sold to large wineries in the Sherry region, but over time, we have shifted our focus. Currently, our grapes are purchased by small wineries that prioritize quality over quantity, aiming to produce unique wines that reflect the distinctive character of the soil and terroir where they are cultivated.
Our vineyard is managed without the use of heavy metals, using only natural products such as horsetail, soy lecithin, orange essence, antibiotics-free certified fertilizers, seaweed extracts, and biological pest control methods, including the release of predators like Amblyseius californicus. My goal is to offer healthy grapes free from synthetic products, carefully tended to meet the demands of wineries that value authenticity and quality.
Additionally, our vineyard has been a testing ground for various projects with local authorities such as the Diputación de Cádiz and the Regulatory Council of Jerez, through Operational Groups. We blend tradition with innovation; the latest treatments have been applied using drones to prevent soil compaction and reduce machinery use.
Vineyard Name and Location
La Donaira, Montecorto
5-20 years
600 meters above sea level
Petit Verdot, Blaufrankish, Chenin Blanc, Malvasía, Cabernet Franc, Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Tinta y Tintilla de Rota
Sandy-loam and clayey, limestone conglomerates and silica
Type of viticulture and certifications: Demeter
Animals found in the vineyard: Wild boar, deer, Spanish ibex, rabbit, partridge, griffon vulture, eagles, peregrine falcon, Eurasian eagle-owl, wildcat, genet, mongoose, badger.
Since 2017, David has been familiarizing himself with vineyard cultivation in Andalusia. His learning has been based on both hands-on experience and reading, with notable books by authors like Jamie Goode. In 2020, David began his work at La Donaira as a sommelier and vineyard assistant, and in 2022, he took on the responsibility of managing the 2 hectares of vineyard.
David adopts a cultivation philosophy focused on soil health. While he values principles of regenerative agriculture, he doesn’t prioritize certifications and labels, preferring to observe and adapt to the natural conditions of the vineyard. The use of compost and horse manure with straw from the estate is a fundamental practice, avoiding plowing to maintain natural mulch in the soil.
Since 2023, in collaboration with Roberto from Agrolab, they have initiated a vineyard expansion project through a detailed study of the different soil types on the estate. They hope to implement this expansion project by 2025.
