OUR HISTORY

The Denomination of Origin Almansa, was created in 1966, but since the sixteenth century has not ceased the cultivation of the vine in our area.

As a natural passage between the east and the plateau, in the region of Almansa the elaboration and trade of wine has represented a habitual and important activity within the traditional agriculture.

The production area of the D.O. Almansa has consolidated as one of the most promising areas for the future thanks to the quality of its grapes and wines.

OUR GRAPES

Currently, the viticulture of the D.O. Almansa is based on two pillars; on the one hand, the cultivation of an autochthonous and unique variety such as Garnacha Tintorera. Powerful in color and structure, it can produce fresh young wines or great wines for aging. The Almansa D.O. is the largest producer of Tintorera, being the production area where this variety reaches its maximum expression.

The other mainstay of the Almansa D.O. is Monastrell, very well acclimatized to the whole of southeastern Spain, which produces elegant, ripe wines with sweet tannins.

Other varieties have adapted perfectly to our soil and climate. The best examples are Syrah in reds and Verdejo in whites.

OUR LAND

The vineyards of the D.O. Almansa are located at an average altitude of 750 meters, reaching 1100 meters above sea level in the highest areas.

They are, in general, low fertility lands irrigated by annual rainfall of less than 350 liters per square meter, ideal to obtain low yields that give the grapes a very high quality, intense color and complex aromas.

Our privileged location that connects with different regions provides exceptional conditions for the production of unique wines "We are a frontier of flavors".

OUR WINERIES

The D.O. Almansa is made up of 11 wineries distributed in the 8 municipalities that compose it, with a vineyard surface of 9,800 hectares.

The continuous investments made by the wineries in improving the quality of the wines have been reflected in an annual production of over 6.5 million bottles, with a sustained growth over the last 10 years.

The wineries of the D. O. Almansa have always had a clear exporting vocation and our wines have conquered markets all over the world, 75% of the commercialization is international.

Almansa wines have been critically acclaimed, awarded every year in international competitions and highly valued by consumers around the world.