Winemakers by day, disinfecting the village by night

Interview Five Barrels

The Manchega winery Vega Tolosa It has always stood out for showing enormous activity and now, it is also being one of the most active in the initiatives against the current health crisis. The heart of the agricultural sector is infinite. And it's proving itself. The signature of Casas Ibáñez It has a trajectory as such since 1998, when it was decided to build as a new winery, practical and functional. But this winery and its vineyards have much more history behind them. In 1905 Mr José y Dña. Ana, they built a jaraíz, a term that was then used to refer to the place or container where the grape was pressed.

1960 Juan José Tolosa He inherits the winery and then they are his sons, Emilio y Juan Miguel, those who lift what we know today as Vega Tolosa Family Payments. Both the vineyards and the winery are located in the town of Casas Ibáñez, in the province of Albacete, Designation of Origin Manchuela.

Vega Tolosa, like the rest of the sector, has had to adapt to the situation. Where appropriate, as it is the agricultural and food sector, they maintain production but not the work or activities that were carried out in the winery itself. Much of its production was destined for export, which has practically been paralyzed, with special impact for the firm those of the United States have been canceled. By contrast, last week they were able to recover those directed at China.

Despite all this, the winery has decided to continue with its work adopting the necessary measures but also proposing to the wine lover some activities that will make their confinement easier. The first idea with which this winery tried to surprise its followers was a online contest in which they proposed a question through a video summary of their activity. The first 10 users who answered the question were able to enjoy home delivery of one of their wines. The video was a success with 12,000 views on YouTube.

This same weekend, Vega Tolosa has started a new initiative that consisted of a cvirtual ata and one Online Guided View It had 54,000 viewers on Facebook Live. The fans were able to enjoy the weekend accompanied by the best wine. These initiatives have been well received on social networks and more ideas are contemplated for the coming weeks.

Through the website of the winery  Customers are offered home delivery of all their wines and to the entire peninsula. In addition at this time and until April 15, 2020 they offer a 30% discount with the promotional code that you will find on their website and the shipping is free. Shipments are made in 24 hours so you can “providing for the good times ahead”.