Hidalgo Emilio
In addition to albariza, there are two other types of soils in the Jerez area, barros rich in clay found at the foot of the hills and arenas, sandy areas located towards the coast. The climate is very hot and dry, with summers characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. However, the area benefits from the humid influence of winds coming from Phoenicians, who between the 9th and 8th centuries BC founded the city of Cadiz. The tradition was then revitalized during Roman rule, continuing through the centuries to the present day. The landscape is characterized by the presence of gentle hills flooded with an almost blinding brightness. The soils are predominantly composed of gypsum mixed with sand and clay known as albariza. These are light and soft soils rich in calcium carbonate derived from shells of mollusks deposited on ancient seabeds. These white lands retain moisture in depth, allowing the vine to survive even long periods of drought.
In addition to albariza, there are two other types of soils in the Jerez area, barros rich in clay found at the foot of the hills and arenas, sandy areas located towards the coast. The climate is very hot and dry, with summers characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. However, the area benefits from the humid influence of winds coming from the Atlantic Ocean and the mild breezes of the Mediterranean. The Emilio Hidalgo winery was built around the mid-19th century and has the classic structure of Andalusian bodegas, with thick walls for thermal insulation, very high spaces with roofs made of Arabic tiles supported by wooden beams. Thanks to perfect ventilation, the internal conditions are ideal for the preservation and aging of wines, which are aged using the Solera Method.
In addition to albariza, there are two other types of soils in the Jerez area, barros rich in clay found at the foot of the hills and arenas, sandy areas located towards the coast. The climate is very hot and dry, with summers characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. However, the area benefits from the humid influence of winds coming from Phoenicians, who between the 9th and 8th centuries BC founded the city of Cadiz. The tradition was then revitalized during Roman rule, continuing through the centuries to the present day. The landscape is characterized by the presence of gentle hills flooded with an almost blinding brightness. The soils are predominantly composed of gypsum mixed with sand and clay known as albariza. These are light and soft soils rich in calcium carbonate derived from shells of mollusks deposited on ancient seabeds. These white lands retain moisture in depth, allowing the vine to survive even long periods of drought.
In addition to albariza, there are two other types of soils in the Jerez area, barros rich in clay found at the foot of the hills and arenas, sandy areas located towards the coast. The climate is very hot and dry, with summers characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. However, the area benefits from the humid influence of winds coming from the Atlantic Ocean and the mild breezes of the Mediterranean. The Emilio Hidalgo winery was built around the mid-19th century and has the classic structure of Andalusian bodegas, with thick walls for thermal insulation, very high spaces with roofs made of Arabic tiles supported by wooden beams. Thanks to perfect ventilation, the internal conditions are ideal for the preservation and aging of wines, which are aged using the Solera Method.
