Since
1838, are located in the mouth of the
river Guadalete. The dry "Levante"
and the hurrid "Poniente" winds
regulate the surrounding moisture level
thus maintaining optimum conditions for
our wines to age. The quality of the Gutiérrez
Colosía wines is guaranteed by
careful ageing through a process
known
as "criaderas y soleras", following
the region's tradition.
The Gutiérrez Colosía wines are produced
in "bodegas", or wine cellars, with an architectural
style known as "Nave Cathedral" or cathedral
like warehouse. These are buildings of significant height
and numerous arcs which allow for a better exposure of
the wines to the influence of the special climate of the
Region.
The Gutiérrez Colosía Bodegas are heirs
to a long viticulture and wine producing tradition. Their
first Bodega was built in 1838 and it has been preserved
almost as such to this day. After different ownership,
it was acquired by Mr. José Gutiérrez Dosal
towards the beginning of the 20th century, the late great
grandfather of this last generation of the Gutiérrez
Colosía family.
In
1969, the Gutiérrez Colosía family
bought the ruins of the Palace of the Count of
Cumbrehermosa -Cargador de Indias, which also
included a wine cellar. Upon these ruins two additional
cellars were built.
The Gutiérrez Colosía wineries are
the only ones located by the riverside
in
the area and it
is this location which allows for the perfect
humidity level needed for the biological ageing of the
“Fino” and the developing of a fine layer
of yeast “en flor” (micro-organisms which
develop over the wine surface) in a veil fashion that
gives this wine its unique aroma and taste.
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