Andalusian wines

Andalusia is a region of southern Spain which gives the wine an identity very different from the rest of the country.

The winemaking tradition with more than 3,000 years old, and sells its wines since the arrival of the Greeks. The wines produced in the region are strong, with high alcohol and brandy are reinforced by complex and subtle. It also produces some light and fresh white wines with low alcohol content.

In Andalusia there are four areas with designation of origin, these are:
Málaga: Known for centuries for its famous sweet wines. It consists of 950 hectares of vineyards planted with varieties Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel.


The wines produced are sweet and can be of two types: natural sweet wine, with a minimum of 300 grams of sugar, made ​​from the Pedro Ximenez variety and a small part of Moscatel and Fortified Wine, made ​​from Muscat and no added sugar or alcohol, which is very fruity and strong aroma. These wines mature in oak casks oxidation. In recent times, produced large stockpiles of Malaga are called “After Añejo” is tart wines that mature more than 5 years. When the wort is marketed without crimping, is called “tears.”

“Montilla-Moriles: This area is home to the Andalusian fortified wines, although in recent times, the wines are marketed more as if it were cheaper Jerez.

The area has 10,000 hectares of vineyards, where the predominant variety Pedro Ximenez grapes on the vine develops a high potential for alcohol so it is not necessary to the header. Montilla-Moriles produces 70% of fine aromatic wine with great body by the solera process, with aromas of thyme and oregano, consistent body and rustic. Also produce Amontillado, Oloroso, made ​​the second pressing and Palo Cortado. In the case of dessert wines, are sweet, dense and complex. The system is maturing in hatcheries and sills, for grapes stretch, turn and select the sun, making it by hand.

The main wineries are in Malaga and Montilla-Moriles are:

• Lopez Brothers, in Malaga.
• Larios in Malaga.
• Toro-Albalá in Montilla-Moriles.
• Alvear, Montilla Montilla-Moriles