Indeed, the bulk of the bodega’s work and research is done in the vineyard. Currently, DO Pago Guijoso is supporting a research project initiated by the University of Castilla-La Mancha designed to study the varying effects on the grape of altering a range of factors such as pruning and irrigation.

Another line of research carried out by the bodega was an isoclimate study commissioned from world-leading vine growing advisor Dr. Richard Smart, in order to identify different varieties grown under comparable climates and soils around the world that may not be authorised for production in Spain. Results of the study led to the establishment of an experimental plot that currently holds Semillón, Nero D´avola, Montepulchiano, Tanat, Trincadera, Carmener and Zinfandel.

The projects spans a total of 15 years, and will hopefully result in a range of exciting experimental wines coming on the market once the necessary endorsement is achieved.

Bodegas y Viñedos Sánchez Muliterno also researches and selects local varieties of yeast, being the only winery in Castilla – La Mancha currently engaged in this type of initiative. Yeast, the essential micro-organism that transforms sugar into alcohol, is generally supplied by multinationals. The bodega has carried out its own research in order to identify the best varieties amongst the 300 families that occur naturally on their own estate. This development is an important contribution to the concept of ‘terroir’ and is increasingly valued by consumers, given the added character that local yeasts provide.

Furthermore, and guided by the principle of making wines that are as natural as possible, the bodega uses hardly no chemicals in the vineyard or the cellar, convinced that the discerning customer will notice the difference.

Yields at El Guijoso are extremely low, with bunches all pruned by hand in order to ensure the best concentration of nutrients. Grapes are also harvested by hand, in order the select the very best and healthiest for making quality wine.

In addition to a unique ‘terroir’ and vineyards, wines are pampered with the very best and most natural materials, including natural cork and Allier oak barrels.