Bodega Tercia de Ulea

The origins of Bodega Tercia de Ulea date back to the 13th century. With the conquest of Moratalla, the Encomienda de Moratalla was created by the Order of Santiago. The order reserved the lands of the Ulea estate for the enjoyment of its commanders, developing and enhancing the existing vineyards and winery.

The Encomienda's records bear witness to the significant production and quality of its wines from the 15th to the 19th century. After the phylloxera epidemic in the early 19th century, most of Moratalla's vineyards were lost, and almost all the wineries in the area disappeared. After the death of the last commander, Infante Don Francisco De Paula –father-in-law of Isabel II–, Tercia de Ulea, along with its winery, passed to the Chico de Guzmán family, who have continued the winemaking activity for three generations. In 2004, due to growth needs, the winery moved to the adjacent agricultural building.

The relocation of the winery to La Casa de Labor allowed for an update in machinery and production technology while maintaining the artisanal character of the production. Production is carried out differently according to grape varieties and plots, ensuring that the distinct microclimate and terrain characteristics are kept under control. The tanks have a maximum capacity of 10,000 liters, which allows for the differentiated production of the various wines. Our wine “Tercia de Ulea Crianza” was awarded as Best Spanish Wine in Asia's most important wine competition in 2019, which, as every year, took place in Hong Kong.