Origins. Abiar Alta

Montesanco Teulada is located in a historic estate originally dedicated to the production of raisins, the Abiar Alta estate, referring in Arabic to the numerous wells that were found there. The Riurau and the old elements used for drying grapes have been recovered and restored maintaining the essence of their origins.

The 19th century was the period of greatest splendor for the raisin industry in the Marina Alta, until the beginning of the 20th century, when the phylloxera plague and later the competition of the currant raisin forced the farmers of the region to replace the vineyards with other crops.

An environment full of history and culture that gives life to this new project; integrating in the same space the respect for the history and culture of the Marina Alta, with the most experiential and enotouristic present of our winery, Montesanco Teulada.

Abiar Alta is an estate of 19 hectares of marl soil with limestone, 12 of which are cultivated with vineyards, 4 of which are more than 60 years old. It is located at an average altitude of 216 meters, on a hillside with terraced vineyards.

In Montesanco Teulada we cultivate the native grapes Moscatel, Garnacha Blanca and Giró, with an ecological and biodynamic philosophy, respecting the natural environment and maintaining a living landscape.

A special terroir with great expressiveness that is characterized by its minerality and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, providing salinity and complexity to our wines.

Only 10 km from the sea, our farm is characterized by a continental climate with a strong Mediterranean influence: cold winters and hot, dry summers with low rainfall.

The location and north orientation of the estate and the influence of the sea make it cool and airy, creating a perfect environment for the cultivation of our vines and the production of the winery’s first wine, Món Moscatel.