Requena, Wine municipality in La Comarca de Utiel-Requena, Spain
Requena is a municipality in La Comarca de Utiel-Requena in Valencia, set on a high plateau at roughly 700 meters elevation. The settlement is defined by extensive vineyards surrounding it and marked by gorges carved by the Cabriel River along its western edge.
The town began as a Moorish fortress in the 7th century and later became a contested stronghold during medieval conflicts between Moors and Christians. These struggles shaped its function as a strategic location in the region.
The old town features narrow, paved streets and aging buildings where wine production has shaped life for generations. This heritage remains visible in how residents work and in the family-run cellars scattered throughout the community.
The town center connects easily to Valencia and Madrid via the A-3 motorway, with additional roads linking to Almansa and Albacete. Traveling by car makes navigation straightforward and allows visitors to explore the surrounding vineyard regions.
The local terrain features chalky clay soil on a high plateau where Mediterranean and continental climate patterns meet and overlap. This specific soil type combined with the climate creates grapes with a distinct character found in the local wines produced here.
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