February 23, 2011

Mayo Garcia Winery, passion for their land

Mayo Garcia Winery is a wine producer located at Vilafames, in Castellon de la Plana province. They are the fourth generation of traditional vine-growers since 1912 preparing quality wine using traditional methods, adapting them to the present day to be able to prepare a high expression wine.
Their land inpires their wine. When you visit their winery or drink their wine, you'll catch their passion for wine and you'll enjoy unforgettable moments learning to experience the wine and everything that surrounds it.
Their wines are:
  • Author Wine
    • Red Wine
      Limited edition of 2782 bottles. Vendimia selected from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot syrah... varieties.Non irrigated vineyards and hand -picked.It has matured in French oak cask for 6 months, and this way we have produced a wine with avery intense colour with bouquets of quality black and red berries, very mature and balsamic. Smooth body and intense finish, with tosted reminiscences.
    • White Wine
      Limited edition of 2735 bottles. Produced using the Chardonnay, Macabeo and Sémillon varieties. Non-irrigated vineyards and hand-picked. Matured in French oak casks for 6 months. Very pale yellow colour with glints of green. Creamy, silky, clean and balanced on the plate with toasted hints.
  • Castell de Vilafamés.
    • Castell roure
    • Castell Viña Maria
    • Castell blanc.

    February 17, 2011

    QUESOS POBLE BENASSAL, THE BEST TRADITIONAL SHEEP CHEESE

    Quesos Poble Benassal is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of cheese whose origins are dated in the 40's. Today, third generation manages the company which is located in Benassal, a small village within the Maestrazgo Mountains (Castellon province).
    Now, following the family tradition but using new facilities, the company is dedicated to the manufacture of fresh cheese, “requesón” (similar to cottage cheese) and a new range of matured and semi-matured cheese made from goat and sheep milk.
    A sample of the product quality is the 1st Prize for the Best Valencian Sheep Cheese, which they received in 2005.
    They also got the quality mark CV for cheese made in the Valencian Region, given by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food of the Valencian Government.

    February 16, 2011

    Terra Group Fruta. Fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe.

    Terra Group Fruta is a modern company dedicated to the export and import of a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is located in the Province of Castellón in the Valencian Community, the most traditional orange growing region in Spain.
    It is a firmly consolidated company in the fresh produce sector thanks to the experience, dedication and commitment proven year after year to all its customers, offering the best products in the market.
    Today, Terra Group Fruta is well represented in most European countries and the company has an extensive international network of sales persons, local offices and warehouses. This secures direct contact with the clients and guarantees personalised commercial relationships.

    Since 2010, due to the renovated image, slogan , the way of understanding the market and their clients, Terra Group has developed a new website, which includes all the corporate information, the products and news of the activities of the company. It also includes a subscription to a newsletter that monthly informes about developments, initiatives and (other company news) activities of the company.

    February 02, 2011

    BEST WINES IN CASTELLON PROVINCE

    Magnanimus Platino, from Mayo Casanova wineries in Vilafamés, a Globbarea company, has been awarded the prize to the best wine in Castellon province. 16 regional wineries took part in this second edition of the contest, with a jury of best Castellon sommeliers. Some other wines were also distinguished with an award, many of them of Globbarea companies too: Baron d’Alba, Agrotaula, Vicente Flors, Bodega Les Useres, Bodega San Juan, Destilerías Vidal, Mas de Rander and Masía de la Hoya.
    Castellon wines have excellent quality to compete in any market, both national and internationally. In recent years Castellon wine sector has been committed to the investigation and use of new technology, both to increase its product offer and to know the market trends. Its challenge for the near future is continuing to open new markets, bringing Castellon wines around the world and winning new clients.

    The surface devoted to vineyards in the province is 1.343 hectares, of which about 500 are located in Vilafames and Useres villages.