Virgen de la Sierra

Albada: The Land of Aragon. We are at an altitude of 780 metres, amidst a landscape of vineyards, almond trees and cherry trees. Most of the vineyard is sheltered by the Sierra de la Virgen, which gives the winery its name. It is a land steeped in tradition, honour and the hard work of its people. The municipal area covers more than 10,000 hectares, 400 of which are... Read more

Albada: The Land of Aragon. We are at an altitude of 780 metres, amidst a landscape of vineyards, almond trees and cherry trees. Most of the vineyard is sheltered by the Sierra de la Virgen, which gives the winery its name. It is a land steeped in tradition, honour and the hard work of its people. The municipal area covers more than 10,000 hectares, 400 of which are dedicated to vineyards. On the outskirts of the town, in the La Cañadilla region, situated between 800 and 870 metres above sea level, the harvest is early and the grapes are redder and very fresh. In contrast, in Llano Herrera, situated at a slightly higher altitude but further from the town, the harvest takes place 15 to 20 days later, yielding lower alcohol content but darker fruit. The predominant grape variety is red Garnacha , accounting for 70% of the vineyard. 12% is made up of Macabeo, which is generally found in the upper reaches: 900–1,100 metres above sea level. It is of great importance as there are practically no Macabeo vines left in the region.