1080 FINCA ELEZ VINOS EN ALTURA

In the Bonillo, land of junipers (native tree, protected and of millenarian growth), rosemary and thyme, is our Finca Élez. It is a careful agricultural operation, molded by its owner, Manuel Manzaneque, to extract the best quality wines from it, based on limiting the production of these wines that bear his name. Our winery is located at 1080 meters in the heart of the Sierra de Alcaráz, where the breeze that channels the mountains and the differences in temperature between day and night make our grapes give the best there is in it. We speak in fact of an area where the special characteristics of the soils, franc, clay-sandy, have been thoroughly studied, with other materials such as limestone, hard, marl and ocher clays. The microclimate and the individual The behavior of the strains at altitude that are planted here favor that personalized profile. The farm is an authentic domaine, of 40 hectares of vineyard, for the exclusive use of the firm Manuel Manzaneque, and the varieties of French origin, are in the strictest sense of the word, since the saplings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay They were brought from Bordeaux and Burgundy by our oenologist, The syrah is native to the Rhone. These varieties as well as the Tempranillo are located at the foot of the winery, so the grapes do not have to undergo any kind of transfer, they are processed immediately after arriving at the winery. We combine the highest technology with the most artisanal care from the vineyard to the bottling. This means that our wines are different, that we can qualify as an "Author" wine and that we have achieved the first Exclusive Denomination of Origin in Spain: Finca Élez Denomination of Origin, exclusively for our vineyards and winery.

The winery began operations in 1992, founded by Manuel Manzaneque, with the goal of producing unique wines. In 2002, it obtained the first exclusive Designation of Origin for a single estate in Spain. It was a founding member of the Grandes Pagos de España association in 2003. In 2020, ownership passed to the Villoldo Ruiz family, who continue the tradition with renewed vigor, maintaining a focus on quality and exclusivity.

It offers white and red wines, highlighting those made with the Chardonnay variety (Chardonnay Lías, Chardonnay Barrica) and reds such as Finca Élez Nostrum, Las Teselas de Élez, Syrah, Cencibel, and limited editions such as Miracielos and El Secreto de Élez. It also offers tasting boxes with different selections of its wines.

The company strives to cultivate its vineyards to produce high-quality grapes, produce unique wines that reflect the character of the terroir, maintain a committed team, offer high-quality products, and provide wine tourism experiences that allow visitors to feel part of the winery.