The Grand Wines features the portfolio of wines from Araex Rioja Alavesa & Spanish Fine Wines, a leading group of Independent Wineries from Spain

2. 1993 2013
2o t h anNivers ary
BODEGAS LUIS CAÑAS p.14 BODEGAS LAR DE PAULA p.18
BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS LABASTIDA p.22 BODEGAS BAIGORRI p.26
ALTOS de Rioja Viticultores y Bodegueros p.30 BODEGAS AMAREN p.34
BODEGAS HEREDAD DE BAROJA p.38 BODEGAS MONTEBUENA p.42
PAZO DE SEÑORANS p.48 FINCA SOBREÑO p.52
BODEGAS VAL DE VID p.56 BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS VALTRAVIESO p.60
BODEGAS PAGO DE CIRSUS p.64 VIÑEDOS Y BODEGAS MUÑOZ p.68
BODEGAS PAGO DEL ORO p.72 BODEGAS EYLO p.76 BODEGAS ARTERO p.80
ROLLAND & GALARRETA p.86 gran sello p.90 VILLA CONCHI p.94

3. Ara ex Spanish L atest
Rioja Alavesa Fine Wines Releases
D.O.C a. Rioja D.O. Rueda ROLLAND & GALARRETA
(AL AVESA ) VAL DE VID D.O.Ca. Rioja Alavesa
CONDESA EYLO D.O. Ribera del Duero
LUIS CAÑAS
D.O. Rueda
LAR DE PAULA D.O. Rias Baix as
CASTILLO LABASTIDA PAZO SEÑORANS VIL L A CONCHI
D.O. Cava
BAIGORRI
D.O. TORO
ALTOS R FINCA SOBREÑO gran sello
PAGO DEL ORO Central Spain
AMAREN
HEREDAD DE BAROJA
D.O. RIBER A DEL DUERO
MONTEBUENA VALTRAVIESO
D.O. L A M ANCHA
FINCA MUÑOZ
ARTERO
D.O. NAVARR A
PAGO DE CIRSUS
2009 “The Best Spanish Export Company” by Mercados del Vino y la Distribución
2001 “Prize for the Best Spanish Foods Company - Export Division” by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods

4. D. O. Ca. Rioja
( AL AVE S A )
BODEGAS LUIS CAÑAS
BODEGAS LAR DE PAULA
BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS LABASTIDA
BODEGAS BAIGORRI
ALTOS de Rioja Viticultores y Bodegueros
BODEGAS AMAREN
BODEGAS HEREDAD DE BAROJA
BODEGAS MONTEBUENA
bordeaux
D.O. Rias Baix as
PAZO DE SEÑORANS
D. O. TORO
FINCA SOBREÑO
BODEGAS PAGO DEL ORO
barcelona
D. O. Rueda
BODEGAS VAL DE VID
M ADRID
BODEGAS EYLO
D. O. RIBER A DEL DUERO
BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS VALTRAVIESO
D. O. NAVARR A
BODEGAS PAGO DE CIRSUS
D. O. L A MANCHA
VIÑEDOS Y BODEGAS MUÑOZ
BODEGAS ARTERO
R&G
ROLLAND - GALARRETA
D.O.Ca. Rioja Alavesa
D.O. Ribera del Duero
D.O. Rueda
VIL L A C ONCHI
D.O. Cava
gran sello
Central Spain

5. Endeavouring to set the
standard for professionalism and
customer service
From its inception, ARAEX & Spanish Fine Wines have endeavoured to set the
standard for professionalism and customer service while bringing an interna-
tional approach to the commercialization and marketing of finely crafted wines
from small, family-owned wineries.
It is this combination of centuries of winemaking history with 21st century busi-
ness practices that has achieved worldwide recognition and distribution for the
Spanish Group of Independent Wineries’ extensive portfolio.
The introduction of The Grand Wines in 2012 is another step in the consolida-
tion of our values and in the quest to expand the prestige of our brands through-
out the world. Excellence Made in Spain.
JAVIER R. DE GALARRETA
President and CEO

6. The commercial network of
Araex & Spanish Fine Wines
is present in the main markets and exports its products
to more than 70 countries.
Importers, distributors, retailers and consumers
across the world share their
trust in the quality of our wines.
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7. investment,
innovation, DEDICATION
Committed to the Environment
The success of our business lies in the special care We believe that innovation is vital to continue
and attention given to our vineyards. That is the rea- offering great wines. That is why we have developed
son why the wineries that form the group are invol- ARAMIN, the first project in Spain to predict the le-
ved in sustainable programs such as different water vel of histamines in the wine. These organic compo-
treatment plans to dispose of pollutants. Or Project nents, found naturally in plants and fermented foods,
Cenit-Demeter, a wide-ranging R&D investigation to are produced during the vinification process. In high
discover solutions to adapt the vineyards and wines concentrations, they may sometimes lead to organo-
to the new global warming reality, with higher tempe- leptic alterations, such as headaches or drowsiness,
ratures and less rainfall. especially in hypersensitive individuals due to genetic
factors or age.
Our wineries apply rational viticulture methods
based on a farming system that fully uses natural re- With ARAMIN, the wineries in the group are able
sources to ensure long-term and sustainable farming, to set up protocols and preventive measures to avoid
which means that the use of biological and chemical the presence of histamines in their wines, helping to
agents is controlled and carefully chosen, ensuring boost further the quality of the Group’s wines and pla-
that they are environmentally friendly. cing it at the forefront in innovative projects in the
wine sector.
In our compromise with the highest standards, we
are also pioneers in quality control systems and com-
“We believe that
ply with ISO, BRC and IFS protocols and have imple- innovation is vital to
mented a carbon footprint control program to comply
with norm PAS2050, which provides the most reliable continue offering
and consistent method worldwide for assessing the
impact of greenhouse gas emissions.
great wines.”
“The success of our business lies in the special
care and attention given to our vineyards.”
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9. AR AEX
Bodegas
Luis Cañas
Over t wo cent uries of experience
Bodegas Luis Cañas is a family-
owned winery that dates back
to 1928, although the family has
been growing grapes and making
wine for more than two centu-
ries. Today, it is one of the lea-
ding wineries of Rioja Alavesa.
Their wines start with nearly 300 owned or exclusively controlled hectares of
high-altitude vineyards. There, they carefully cultivate the vines following an agri-
cultural system that makes maximum use of natural resources while limiting their
impact on the environment. They realize nature is the source of their success and
they strive to maintain the privileged characteristics nature has bestowed upon
their vineyards. At Luis Cañas, being green is not just a marketing trend; it is their
philosophy and their key to success.
PHOTO: LUIS CAÑAS & juan luis cañas - Founder & Producer
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11. AR AEX
Bodegas
Lar de Paula
The essence of Tempranillo
In the heart of the Rioja Alavesa, in the village of
Elvillar de Álava, Fernando Meruelo is transforming
the finest Tempranillo grapes into great modern Rioja
wines at Bodegas Lar de Paula. Protected from the
north by the Sierra Cantabria and thriving on the
fertile Ebro Valley to the south, the region’s benign
climate ensures the supply of quality fruit from some
of the highest vineyards in Rioja.
Austere and in tune with its surroundings, the
winery itself has been built with a single purpose in
mind: highlighting the best characteristics of the Tempranillo grape through a pro-
cess in which excellence is the primary concern.
PHOTO: Fernando Meruelo - Producer
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13. AR AEX
Bodegas y Viñedos
Labastida
500 hectares of world-cl ass vineyards
Born in 1964 in the same Rioja village as Manuel
Quintano, the 18th century monk who brought
Bordeaux wine-aging techniques to Spain,
Bodegas y Viñedos Labastida continues this pio-
neering spirit in the elaboration of their wines. Yet,
even with brand new facilities, stocked with the la-
test wine-making technology, it is Labastida’s vine-
yards that distinguish this winery above others.
The 500-plus hectares are nestled between the
banks of the Ebro River and the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains in one of the
most unique and privileged areas in all of Rioja. The vines are protected from the
Atlantic wind and rain while enjoying warm air currents brought from the Medite-
rranean by the Ebro. The result is the ideal proportion of precipitation with warm
days and cool nights, making Labastida’s vineyards some of the best in Rioja.
PHOTO: Carlos Argudo - Producer
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15. AR AEX
Bodegas
Baigorri
Gravit y as an ally
Bodegas Baigorri returns winemaking to its origins in a state-of-the-art facility that
is as much a work of art as the wines it creates. Built around the winemaking pro-
cess, an elegant glass structure emerges from the soil and welcomes the visitor with
a stunning display of the surrounding vineyards, emphasizing that it is here where
the process begins.
Baigorri then dives more than 30 metres below
the surface and relies on gravity to drive the fruit and
must through its evolution towards world-class wine.
The absence of hoppers, pumps or mechanical me-
thods of any kind ensures that the individually selec-
ted grapes and the resulting wine are insulated from
any potential damage. The result of this combination
of careful vine management, rigorous selection and
innovative architecture is a collection of well roun-
ded, modern wines with a distinct personality.
PHOTO: PEDRO MARTíNEZ - Producer
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17. AR AEX
ALTOS de Rioja
Viticultores y Bodegueros
Modern wines inspired by terroir
Although a relative newcomer
to Rioja, this boutique wi-
nery in the heart of the Rioja
Alavesa is passionately led by
a group of experienced pro-
fessionals with impeccable
credentials in the world of
Spanish wine. Joint owners
and longstanding winemakers
Roberto San Ildefonso and Bienvenido Muñoz together with flying winemaker
Jean-Marc Sauboua are creating a range of uniquely modern Rioja wines.
In a short time, they have used their decades of combined experience and
long winemaking heritage to achieve a high level of quality and a distinctive per-
sonality in their wines that is rarely seen from new wineries. Their rapid success
is the result of a strong guiding philosophy and a determination to balance the
richness of the terroir and the traditional work in the vineyard with the latest
technological advances.
PHOTO: Bienvenido Muñoz, Jean-Marc Sauboua & Roberto San Ildefonso - Producers
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19. AR AEX
Bodegas
Amaren
In search of perfection
Bodegas Amaren was born during the 1995 harvest as
a tribute to Ángeles, Juan Luis Cañas’ mother. A tire-
less worker, Ángeles devoted her life to the vineyard
and the winery.
Amaren is the search for perfection in all
fields. The vineyard, its selection, its elaboration
and its ageing are all lovingly taken care of in
order to achieve wines that bring emotion and
pleasure.
The grapes used to produce Amaren wines come
from small plots located in slopes and terraces plan-
ted with low-yield old vines that produce exceptional wines. Harvest is done ma-
nually and always with the utmost respect for the environment. As quality is the
essence of Amaren wines, they are only available in good vintages and their pro-
duction is limited.
PHOTO: JUAN luis cañas - Producer
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21. AR AEX
Bodegas
Heredad de
Baroja
Transforming qualit y grapes into great wine
At one of the highest points in Rioja Alavesa, in the
village of Elvillar de Álava, the Meruelo family crea-
ted Bodegas Heredad de Baroja in 1964. The winery
itself was built with a single purpose in mind: turning
top-quality tempranillo grapes into classic expres-
sions of elegant Rioja wine. Sourced from vineyards
more than 600 metres above sea-level, rising from a
mix of clay and limestone, the grapes reach a perfect
balance of ripeness and acidity due to extreme tem-
perature differences of 20ºC or more.
Temperature controls, stainless steel tanks with
capacities between 12,000 and 30,000 kilos, exhaustive monitoring at every stage
– everything is geared towards ensuring the quality and character found in these
unique vineyards manifests itself in every bottle of Heredad de Baroja.
PHOTO: toni Meruelo - Producer & Winemaker
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23. AR AEX
BODEGAS
MONTEBUENA
Knowledge, experience and tradition
For almost half a century, Bodegas Montebuena has
been putting its extensive knowledge and experien-
ce into making quality wines. Montebuena continues
this tradition today thanks to what is considered one
of the best vineyards in Rioja Alavesa.
Located in the south east of the village of Labas-
tida and covering more than 160 hectares, the size
and quality of the Montebuena vineyards allows the
winery to exercise complete control over their pro-
duction from the vine to the bottle. But what truly
sets Montebuena apart is its unique position where
the river Ebro is closest to the Sierra Cantabria mountains, creating a blend of Me-
diterranean and Continental climates that prevents an excess of rain and extreme
cold. In addition, the shallow, calcareous soil limits the yield of the harvest and the
size of the grapes while increasing the volume of the skin, resulting in deeper colour
and greater concentration of flavor.
PHOTO: CÉSAR CASTRO - Winemaker
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26. SPANISH FINE WINES
Pazo
de Señorans
One OF the best Albariño producers in Spain
The Albariño wines of Pazo de Señorans, one of the
leading wineries in D.O. Rias Baixas, are renowned
throughout the world for their outstanding quality,
intense aromatic character and unique freshness.
Located near the village of Vilanoviña, the
lowland vineyards, with their fine, sandy, aci-
dic soil, are less than 10 km from the sea whe-
re they enjoy gentle temperatures and elevated
precipitation that levels off during the summer
months. The winery itself is a magnificent example
of the ancestral homes of rural 19th century Galicia,
built in the countryside with all the charm and nobility of a bygone era.
But the success of Pazo de Señorans is derived from an exemplary vineyard
management policy as well as a careful and painstaking selection process during the
harvest, where each plot is harvested separately.
PHOTO: marisol bueno - Producer
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28. SPANISH FINE WINES
Finca
Sobreño
The new star of the Duero
When the D.O. Toro was created in 1987, Roberto
San Ildefonso from Rioja was one of only a handful
of winemakers who saw the region’s true potential.
His winery, Finca Sobreño, was one of the first ten
wineries in the new denomination, which today in-
cludes over 50 producers.
Finca Sobreño’s first vintage in 1998 soon star-
ted earning acclaim and the winery became known
as “the new star of the Douro.” It sits among 24 hec-
tares of vineyards but it owns a total of 80, including
25 of certified organic vines. These vineyards have
an average age of 30 years and many vines are pre-
phylloxera, meaning they are planted directly without the need for grafting. The
resulting wines are clean, bright and balanced, with the deep, intense colour that is
characteristic of the highly regarded wines from Toro.
PHOTO: Roberto AND PALOMA San Ildefonso - Producers
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30. SPANISH FINE WINES
Bodegas
Val de Vid
Verdejo wines of excepTional qualit y
When Jose Antonio Merayo realized his life-long dream
to have his own winery, his choice of D.O. Rueda
was not arbitrary. The Duero River flows through the
region’s northwestern corner and several tributaries
branch off from the river to form soils that are perfect
for cultivating grapes. The region, located at 700 to 800
metres above sea-level, consists of flat highlands, with
very long, cold winters, short springs with late frosts,
and dry, hot summers, only altered by untimely storms.
This factor forces the vines to search for their water
resources deep underground that result in grapes with
perfectly balanced levels of sugar and acidity.
Today, Val de Vid owns 20 hectares of vineyards and controls another 60 hec-
tares in the area of La Seca in the heart of Rueda, which are planted exclusively
with the Verdejo variety. Using the latest technology combined with traditional vi-
nification methods, they produce white wines of exceptional quality and a singular
expression of their soil and climate.
PHOTO: José Antonio Merayo - Producer
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32. SPANISH FINE WINES
Bodegas y
Viñedos
Valtravieso
The highest estate in Ribera del Duero
In the heart of Ribera del Duero, more than 900 me-
tres above sea level, stands the Valtravieso estate
surrounded by its vineyards. This dynamic winery
blends tradition with state-of-the-art production pro-
cesses to make a wine that is unique, full of sensa-
tions and expresses the singularity and personality
of the region.
The goal of Valtravieso’s team of experts is to
exploit its privileged location to extract the true po-
tential of the Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and
Merlot varieties. Its 83 hectares of vineyards feature
a chalky clay soil that is dry, shallow and poor in nutrients, making it ideal to grow
vines that are exceptionally robust.
At Valtravieso, a combination of altitude, climate, soil and meticulous care
converge in a spectacular display of the essence of the land, vine and tradition of
Ribera del Duero.
PHOTO: PABLO GONZÁLEZ BETERÉ - Producer
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34. SPANISH FINE WINES
Bodegas Pago
de Cirsus
An impressive estate se t for Pago D.O. stat us
The aim of Pago de Cirsus is to make 100 percent
single-estate wines of the very highest quality. The
136 hectares of southerly vineyards are planted
with Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc and small grain Muscat. Standing
in their midst is a towering chateau and state-of-the-
art winery that produces some of the most highly
awarded wines in Spain and is set to be the next Pago
D.O. in the country.
Its founder and owner, Spanish film producer
Iñaki Nuñez, chose the site just outside the village
of Ablitas in Navarra for its sloping topography and
ochre-coloured clay found over most of the estate. Combined with its continental
climate, the conditions are regarded as optimum for growing vines. Further enhan-
cing the quality, the average yield per hectare is intentionally reduced far below the
denomination’s limit to produce concentrated wines with deep colour, excellent
fruit, and powerful structure.
PHOTO: Iñaki Nuñez - Producer
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36. SPANISH FINE WINES
Viñedos y Bodegas
Muñoz
Pioneering qualit y wines in La Mancha
Founded in 1940, this winery started as a small plantation of vineyards in the town
of Noblejas just south of Madrid in what is today the largest wine-producing region
in the world: La Mancha. The region offers ideal climate conditions and unique soil
characteristics that produce extraordinary concentrated and aromatic wines.
Often among the ranks of the
pioneers of La Mancha that have cham-
pioned improvements in the quality and
longevity of the wines from the region,
Viñedos y Bodegas Muñoz has grown
into a significant force in the interna-
tional wine markets. Today, a third ge-
neration of the family, led by Bienveni-
do Muñoz Pollo, is deeply involved in crafting quality wines that are enjoyed around
the world.
PHOTO: Bienvenido Muñoz pOLLO- Producer
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38. SPANISH FINE WINES
Bodegas
PAGO DEL ORO
The new, modern st yle in Toro
For centuries the best area in
Toro to grow fruits, vegetables
and plant vineyards has been
known as “El Oro”. Its privileged
situation, close to the river Due-
ro on the eastern part of the town of Toro, was perfect to avoid the early frosts in
spring time. The area’s distinctive red soils have a base of clay and are covered by
rolling stones making them ideal to grow grapes that mature slowly.
In 1996 the San Ildefonso family, pioneers in the area, carried out a selection
of parcels around this privileged location to produce their “Pago de Oro” wines.
Thanks to a constant and careful terroir selection, the San Ildefonso family is at the
forefront of the new modern style in Toro with wines that offer great fruit concen-
tration and character.
PHOTO: Paloma San Ildefonso - Producer
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40. SPANISH FINE WINES
Bodegas
Eylo
Rueda at its best
In 1996, this relatively young winery was created in the
appellation D.O. Rueda. The Duero River flows through
Rueda’s north-western corner and several tributaries
branch off from the river to provide, through their
flooding, soils perfect for cultivating grapes. The region
also enjoys a privileged climate with hot, dry days and
cool nights that result in grapes with perfectly balanced
levels of sugar and acidity.
Nowadays, Bodegas Eylo owns 20 hectares of
vineyards in La Seca in the heart of Rueda, which are planted exclusively with the
Verdejo variety. The winery controls another 60 hectares of Verdejo and Viura vi-
neyards through close relationships with several growers. Eylo’s wine-making insta-
llations are located a few kilometers away in the village of Serrada near Valladolid.
Using the latest technology combined with traditional vinification methods, they
produce white wines with unique flavour, a fruity touch and an excellent level of
acidity.
PHOTO: Silvia García - Winemaker
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42. SPANISH FINE WINES
Bodegas
ARTERO
Tradition and technology combined to make great wines
La Mancha has become the largest wine-producing
region in the world occupying 30,700 km². Its ideal
climate conditions and unique soil characteristics
produce extraordinary concentrated and aromatic
wines.
Bodegas Artero, based in Noblejas about 80 km
south of Madrid, was built in 1940. The winery con-
trols about 400 hectares of vineyards located at an
altitude of 660 meters above sea level, with an ave-
rage age of 40 years. Presently, the winery occupies
an area of 8,000m2 with a production capacity of
4,000,000 litres, a storage capacity of 7,000,000 litres, a state-of-the-art bottling
line capable of 3,000 bottles per hour and more than 1,500 aging barrels.
Artero is named after the street where the founder of the winery, Blas Muñoz
García de la Rosa, was born and raised. Today, the family still conserves the home
on this street, where a 17th century underground wine cellar is still used to age the
family’s best wines.
PHOTO: Bienvenido Muñoz and his children, Pilar and Bienvenido - Producer
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45. L AT EST RELE A SES
R&G
Rolland - Galarreta
France mee ts Spain
Two cultures and two different wi-
nemaking styles but a common goal
have brought together French wine-
maker and consultant Michel Rolland
and Spanish wine entrepreneur Javier
Galarreta. They both believe that Spain
has excellent terroir and extensive knowhow to make great quality wines with real
projection in the international markets.
As one of the most influential winemakers in the world, Michel Rolland has
worked with wineries across 13 countries and has influenced many aspects of both
the French and global wine industry. Since establishing ARAEX in 1993, Javier
Galarreta has applied his knowledge on management and strategy to place Spanish
wines among the greatest. The company, which was expanded in 2001 to add a wi-
der range of Spanish wines to the Rioja portfolio, is one the leading wine exporters
in Spain. An innovative project: France meets Spain.
PHOTO: Michel Rolland & Javier Galarreta - Producers
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47. L AT EST RELE A SES
Gran Sello
The best of Spain’s indigenous grape varie ties
The idea for the Gran Sello range was
born in 2010 with the aim of transla-
ting 20 years of passion into wines that
offer the best of our native grapes. This
prestigious family of wines is a tribute
to Spain’s indigenous grape varieties:
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo and Macabeo which we use to make wines of im-
peccable style and elegance.
Crafted from the highest quality fruit, the range reveals a side of Spain that is
modern and unique. All the wines are made from fruit grown at our vineyards in
Central Spain. Planted at altitudes over 700 metres, the wines show tremendous
fruit character, freshness and elegance.
PHOTO: Daniel Lorenzo - Winemaker
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49. L AT EST RELE A SES
Villa Conchi
Freshness, modernit y and elegance
The challenge to place Spanish wines in the pre-
mium segment of the international markets started
in 1993. Javier Ruiz de Galarreta was convinced that
premium family bodegas had a great potential in the
export markets so he established a common export
company for high-end quality estates from Rioja Ala-
vesa and other leading Spanish wine regions.
Twenty years later, a celebration is in place. Lo-
yal to his initial philosophy, Javier Galarreta has se-
lected excellent vineyards and modern facilities to
produce a “different” Cava. Since 2009, he has been
travelling extensively in Catalunya to find partners
capable of producing an elegant, fresh sparkling wine. In the heart of the Penedès,
he discovered the vineyards and qualities he was looking for to make such style of
wine. During his quest to find this Cava, Javier’s mother Conchi passed away in July
2010 and wasn’t able to taste and savour her son’s latest challenge. Villa Conchi is
not only a modern, elegant Cava which shows what Spain can offer; it is also a tribu-
te to a woman who was always a source of inspiration for elegance and distinction.
PHOTO: JAVIER GALARRETA - Producer
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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods

53. Ramón y Cajal 7, 1ºA 01007 vitoria - spain
T. 34 945 150 588 / +34 945 150 589 F. +34 945 158 283
Email: araex@araex.com www.araex.com www.sfw.es
www.thegrandwines.com
Best Spanish Foods Company 2001 - Export Division
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods