Finca Ánfora SL

About Winery and Wines

In search of a virgin spot with a certain microclimate, predestined for winegrowing and having the vision of creating a wine of excellent quality in mind, we decided after having searched for a long time in favour of the region surrounding Almería. Here we found an up to then unused but marvellous potential for creating a wine of unique taste. In 1995 we founded FINCA ANFORA and planted the vines on terrain that had been used for viticulture ever since but eventually had almost sunk into oblivion. Thereby we could revitalise an old tradition. The construction of FINCA ANFORA turned out to be difficult and very protracted. First of all we were obliged to remove the stratum in order to reach the fertile layer underneath, followed by shifting and dispersing the mould, so that the vines could find nutritious soil for prospering. To prevent soil erosion we built tremendous walls with our bare hands, using the removed natural stone. Thus a terrace-like construction was formed on which the water could optimally be dispersed and used.

In the mountains of Sierra del Gador at 750 meters height and 4 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea we grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Garnacha and Monastrell, of which the last two ones are local varieties. The microclimatical conditions are sunny, dry days and cool nights. This is giving our wines their typical Mediterranean character. There exist different types of soil on the finca. It varies from clay with a bit of limestone to slate or granite. Vines of the same grape variety have been planted on different areas. Over the years the plants got used to the accordingly composition.Therefore develop aromatical grapes with varied properties, which are the base for VEGA ENIX`s typical and complex wines. Throughout the entire year our winemaker takes care of the vineyards. Some grapes are picked at night to take advantage of the chilly temperatures. Only must from grapes grown on FINCA ANFORA is used for VEGA ENIX wines.