In order to plant wine grape vines commerically, we requested permission from the Junta de Andalucia for the right to establish vineyards. We proposed 4 hectares in 2015, and just proposed two more. The IGP region to which the vineyard lands belong has great potential based on the following factors:
We decided to focus on red wines. The IGP law allows us to produce Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which I would say are the least appropriate varieties for our climate. We can also grow Syrah (Shiraz), Monastrell (Mourvedre, Mataro), Tempranillo, and Garnacha. We elected not to plant Tempranillo and limited cuantities of Cab and Merlot. The ultimate goal is to produce via rainfed viticulture only, however in this steppe-like climate, the young vines will absolutely require some drip irrigation. We are planning to use a goblet or "vaso" style system, which are the most basic kind of "bush vines." This ancient training technique is appropriate for the Almeria terroir.
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Charles LearyIn the 1990s I started Chicory Farm in the Florida Parishes of Louisiana, becoming one of the state's first certified organic vegetable farms. I also opened an acclaimed Creole Vegetarian restaurant in Uptown New Orleans. From 2000-18, I was the Proprietor/ Chef of Trout Point Lodge of Nova Scotia, but also lived part time in Andalusia since 2002. My entrepreneurial endeavours have won accolades from the inaugural Tibbetts Award of the U.S. Small Business Administration to the inaugural Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award. ArchivesCategories
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