Vineyards at Finca San Blas, Requena
At Finca San Blas, sustainability and biodiversity are not abstract goals embraced as a trend; they are the core concepts upon which the estate’s management is based. More than a commercial venture, San Blas is foremost a social and environmental enterprise whose main goal is the preservation of the 600 hectares of lands it spans across.
The pursuit of balance
A beautiful patchwork of woods, olive groves, almond orchards, vineyards and cereal fields, lined with Mediterranean pine trees, junipers, and aromatic herbs, Finca San Blas is a complex and lively landscape where complementary elements thrive in harmony. An example, one dare say, of regenerative agriculture from before the concept was even coined.
Rather than ‘managing’ the estate, the team at San Blas is guided by the land’s needs, taking its product respectfully, without compromising its overall balance. Human presence is seen as yet another element in a rich web of natural resources, whose primary responsibility is to value and encourage their preservation and balance.
The team at San Blas has been notoriously active among a group of stakeholders questioning the widespread installation of solar farms which could have a significant negative impact on Utiel-Requena’s ecosystems. Underpinning this initiative is the understanding of the landscape as an irreplaceable, collective resource.
A bug hotel, to encourage biodiversity, at Finca San Blas
Reflective winemaking
Viticulture and winemaking at San Blas reflect the same ethos that guides the management of the
