Utiel-Requena, Wine region in Valencia Province, Spain
Utiel-Requena is a wine-producing region in the Valencian Community that sprawls across a high plateau with rolling terrain. The landscape is dominated by row after row of vineyards at varying elevations, interspersed with villages and wineries of different sizes and styles.
Archaeological evidence suggests winemaking has been practiced here since ancient times, with Phoenician traces dating back more than 2,600 years. The region became an important production center during Roman and medieval periods.
The region's wine culture runs deep through generations of families who have made their living from the vineyards. You will see wineries embedded in village life, where the harvest and pressing cycles shape the local calendar.
The best time to visit is from September to November during the grape harvest when winery activity is at its peak. Most producers offer tours, though it is helpful to contact them in advance as hours vary widely.
The Bobal grape, the dominant variety in this region, is a local specialty grown mainly here and gives the wine a distinctive character. This grape variety is rarely known outside the area, despite producing wines of real depth and flavor.
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