Origins
The García Palazón family began farming with Atilano García in the early 20th century.
His love and dedication to the agricultural world inspired his sons, José Vicente and Antonio García, to carry on their father’s legacy.
After many years of searching to make their dream a reality, they found the El Moralejo farm, an estate that had been dedicated to winemaking for centuries. Its greatest potential lies in its altitude, as it reaches 1,050 meters above sea level, in a unique setting surrounded by nature.
If one thing was clear, it was that all of this had to take place in the high-altitude vineyards, where the mild summer temperatures and the temperature contrast between day and night would provide the unique character that can be recognized today in all Balmoral wines and sparkling wines. Not to mention that altitude will always work in our favor; we know that global warming is a very real factor that is expected to change the global landscape of the industry over the years.
It is a fact that what the family did back in their day is now a trend—they were ahead of their time—and that every day we see more and more reports in various media outlets about famous producers acquiring high-altitude vineyards in search of milder temperatures.
All of this was revolutionary at the time, as it meant turning its back on commonly accepted rules and taking on the challenge of producing wine that met the exacting standards of the finest Champagne houses—in a unique region where, given its altitude, everything indicated that the chosen path was the right one.
It was then that José Vicente and António began a fruitful collaboration with Hervé Jestin, a renowned winemaker born in Eperney, France, with experience at major Champagne houses.
Today, no one can deny the potential of Balmoral Winery’s vineyards, as its wines and sparkling wines have carved out a niche for themselves in the more than 25 countries where they are sold, in addition to the numerous accolades it has received, which recognize the winery’s dedication and expertise.
All of this is the result of the values upheld by the winery, such as respect for the environment, the use of eco-friendly practices in the vineyard, the pursuit of perfection with high standards, and, above all, the unwavering dedication of the family, who devote all their time and effort to the growth and improvement of the winery.
The García Palazón family began farming with Atilano García in the early 20th century.
His love and dedication to the agricultural world inspired his sons, José Vicente and Antonio García, to carry on their father’s legacy.
After many years of searching to make their dream a reality, they found the El Moralejo farm, an estate that had been dedicated to winemaking for centuries. Its greatest potential lies in its altitude, as it reaches 1,050 meters above sea level, in a unique setting surrounded by nature.
If one thing was clear, it was that all of this had to take place in the high-altitude vineyards, where the mild summer temperatures and the temperature contrast between day and night would provide the unique character that can be recognized today in all Balmoral wines and sparkling wines. Not to mention that altitude will always work in our favor; we know that global warming is a very real factor that is expected to change the global landscape of the industry over the years.
It is a fact that what the family did back in their day is now a trend—they were ahead of their time—and that every day we see more and more reports in various media outlets about famous producers acquiring high-altitude vineyards in search of milder temperatures.
All of this was revolutionary at the time, as it meant turning its back on commonly accepted rules and taking on the challenge of producing wine that met the exacting standards of the finest Champagne houses—in a unique region where, given its altitude, everything indicated that the chosen path was the right one.
It was then that José Vicente and António began a fruitful collaboration with Hervé Jestin, a renowned winemaker born in Eperney, France, with experience at major Champagne houses.
Today, no one can deny the potential of Balmoral Winery’s vineyards, as its wines and sparkling wines have carved out a niche for themselves in the more than 25 countries where they are sold, in addition to the numerous accolades it has received, which recognize the winery’s dedication and expertise.
All of this is the result of the values upheld by the winery, such as respect for the environment, the use of eco-friendly practices in the vineyard, the pursuit of perfection with high standards, and, above all, the unwavering dedication of the family, who devote all their time and effort to the growth and improvement of the winery.
