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sparkling wine made entirely from Monastrell.
As a winery, its aim is “to present the consumer with a wide
portfolio of wines offering the best value for money”. Its
customers are located in over 35 countries throughout the
world and represent some 70% of its sales volumes. 30% of
its wines are drunk in the home market.
All the wines from this winery have been rated highly and
have received awards from the world’s foremost guides and
a variety of competitions including the Gilbert & Gaillard
International Challenge.
Last year, it celebrated its 150 th anniversary... and counting...
Juan Miguel Benítez is the winemaker
at Bodegas Alceño
The vineyards and winery at Bodegas Arloren
BODEGAS ARLOREN, JUMILLA D.O.
THE LEGACY OF DON DOMINGO ARCE
This winery’s raison d’être revolves around the family as
its central pillar, and also its loyalty to traditional methods
and quality.
The winery stems from several generations of experience as
liqueur distillers. In 1972, with Domingo Arce at the helm,
it was decided the time had come to make a change – the
company chose to enter the world of wine at a time when
the country was undergoing significant changes itself.
Now 83, Arce’s charisma and passion for a job well done is
still ever-present in every part of the winery. He continues
to contribute ideas and advice, and like a good reserva wine,
he adds the special touch which increases in value with the
passing of time. He is still very much involved in the day-today
business of the company.
Don Domingo’s son, who now holds the reins, is in practice
responsible for everything: he is out in the field inspecting
development of the vines, overseeing the harvest, the
winemaking process in the winery, and bottling. He is now
the company’s ‘guiding light’. His experience and instinct
are fundamental to its day-to-day development.
Like some of the wineries in this article, Bodegas Arloren
has set exports as one of its objectives in a bid to grow
sales: the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany,
the Czech Republic, Russia, Estonia, China, Australia and
Nigeria are some of the countries where its wines can be
found. In 2020, exports represented some 30% of total sales
and for the current year, the firm’s sights have been set on
reaching 50%.
One aspect that makes this winery special is the name of
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