Bodegas Neleman, Casas del Rey - Valencia (Spain)

About

Bodegas Neleman’s range of organic and vegan wines are inspired by the lifestyle of Mediterranean Spain. It’s where the organic wine pioneer Derrick Neleman is bringing a modern approach to the craft of wine making. These in Valencia at Casas del Rey, one of the area’s highest points of Valencia in the heart of the Natural Park Hoces del Carbriel (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), on very ancient soils from the Jurassic times. We farm indigenous varieties like Bobal, Tempranillo, Marselan, Monastrell, Garnacha, Verdil or Tardana (close to extinction). All carefully overseen to elaborate modern wines full of balance, richness and freshness. We do not use any pesticides or animal products for the elaboration. On the contrary, we just let the nature to do its work. For that, we also use traditional elaboration methods like fermenting in cement tanks, egg-shaped vats, maturing on lees, and aging in french oak. In 2019, Derrick Neleman was awarded as the Most Inspiring Entrepeneur of the Year.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes