BODEGA PERALES

Historians know the name of Valdueza because of the relevance of the Álvarez de Toledo in the history of Spain, Europe and America. The romantics would tell you that we are from the last families that still enjoy grazing cattle on horseback from Extremadura to Ávila. For the gourmets the name Valdueza represents a magnificent olive oil, red wine, vinegar and honey. It is worth highlighting important figures such as D. Pedro Álvarez de Toledo, Conde de Carrión (S XI) and very close to the reconquest; Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo, II Duke of Alba and direct adviser to the Catholic Monarchs; his son Fernando, Grand Duke of Alba; D. Pedro Alvarez de Toledo, Marquis of Miraflores and Viceroy of Naples and Sicily; Francisco Álvarez de Toledo, Count of Oropesa and Viceroy of Peru. Finally, we must mention D. Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo y Osorio, who received the title of Marquis of Valdueza from King Philip IV in 1624, among other things for the defense of Salvador de Bahía against the Dutch when he was Admiral of the Ocean Sea. The Marqués de Valdueza (and Merula) products are produced on the Perales de Valdueza farm, which has been linked to the family for many generations and is located near the city of Mérida (Extremadura). Said city, Emerita Augusta, was the capital of the Lusitanian province of the Roman Empire. As was the custom, Rome implanted its large cities in lands conducive to the cultivation of the vine and the olive tree.

The Álvarez de Toledo family, historically linked to the Perales de Valdueza estate in Extremadura, has been dedicated to agriculture for generations, especially olive and grape growing. Over the centuries, the family has maintained the agricultural tradition and transformed the estate in recent decades to achieve high quality standards in its products. The estate and its products are internationally recognized, and the family has played a significant role in the history of Spain, Europe, and the Americas.

The company primarily offers extra virgin olive oil (Marqués de Valdueza and Merula), red wines (Marqués de Valdueza and Valdueza), red wine vinegar, and artisanal honey (holm oak, heather, orange blossom, and multiflora). Its extra virgin olive oils and wines are particularly noteworthy, both produced with rigorous quality control and innovative and traditional methods.

The company strives to combine tradition and technology to produce top-quality products, respecting the environment and ensuring the organoleptic excellence of its oils, wines, vinegars, and honey. Its mission is to maintain the family farming legacy and offer exclusive, high-quality products, with a commitment to sustainability and the natural environment.