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Bolandin Estate
Varieties
The varieties planted have been carefully selected so that their genetic adaptation is ideal for the most extreme temperature conditions. They are strategically located in each area of the estate, with the aim of obtaining greater potential from each variety. In the 130 hectares of vineyard, 7 different varieties have been planted:
Blanc à Petits Grains
Sauvignon
Cultivation strategies are applied to obtain moderate to low yields, never more than 6,000 kg/ha. This minimum yield gives the wines intense fruity flavours, bold structure, intense mouthfeel, and a mature profile, all while keeping their smooth and aromatic features
The estate's exceptional location, between the Ebro River, the Moncayo mountains and the flow of the cool Cierzo wind, in an "Extreme Continental" climate (characterised by very cold winters and long, dry summers), gives us unique and exceptional features in terms of temperature and rainfall.
There is a 300 million litre dam that stores water for use during the summer months. Due to the implementation of a drip irrigation system throughout the 130 hectares of vineyards, the hydric stress of the plants can be controlled, keeping them in optimal growing and yield conditions. In addition, soil moisture meters have been installed in each of the plots to assess and plan the appropriate irrigation measures in each area of the vineyard at each time of the year.
As the climate is dry and has a lot of exposure to the “Cierzo” (a strong, dry, cold, north-westerly wind that flows through the Ebro Valley) very few treatments are necessary. Our defence against pests and diseases follows the precepts of sustainable agriculture, always using products that are registered and authorised for such a purpose, and only choosing those that are harmless to the environment.
We are committed to climate change in each and every one of our processes, so we accurately measure our carbon footprint to try to reduce it as far as we can, and we offset our remaining emissions by using clean energy.
Harvesting generally begins at the end of September, depending on weather conditions and the ripening of the grapes, and it ends in October. The white varieties are the earliest to ripen. The grape harvest takes place mostly at night to take advantage of the low temperatures. Depending on the characteristics of each grape, and the wine for which it is to be used, the grapes are carefully harvested by hand into boxes of no more than 15kg, or mechanically, using cutting-edge technology.
We are committed to climate change in each and every one of our processes, so we accurately measure our carbon footprint to try to reduce it as far as we can, and we offset our remaining emissions by using clean energy.
