Vegalfaro Viñedos & Bodega
Bodegas Vegalfaro is a 65ha estate belonging to the Valiente García family. Rodolfo Valiente García is the winemaker. The winery is located about 10 minutes south west of the town of Requena.
A major investment has been made in the winery during the last two years, new fermentation and storage tanks together with over 225 oak barrels. Prior to that the grapes were sold to local wineries. Three red wines – Cosecha, 3 months barrel age and 8 months barrel age.
Vineyard Information |
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Appellation |
Utiel Requena and Valencia |
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Area planted |
65 ha divided between 3 estates – 20ha Tempranillo, 15 ha Merlot, 10 ha Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 ha Bobal, 5 ha Syrah, 10 ha white varieties |
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Age of Vines |
Between 10 and 70 years old |
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Rootstock |
TBC |
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Clone |
Different |
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Trellis system |
Bush vines, double cordon and guyot |
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Irrigation |
Drip irrigation |
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Vine density |
Ave. 3000 vines per ha. |
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Soil |
Clay and calcerous |
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Climate |
Continental climate with Mediterranean influence |
Harvest Information |
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Date |
Begins early October |
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Type |
By hand and machine |
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Yield |
2.5kg/vine, 7500kg per ha |