Casas del Rey was born from a small hamlet in the 18th century, with only 3 neighbors in 1752. It had 308 inhabitants in 1950, although afterwards, the population started decreasing until today, when just around 30 neighbors live there.
Daarom zijn we zuinig op onze unieke druiven, de wijngaarden en de natuur er omheen. Zetten we ons actief in om uitstervende druivensoorten te redden van de ondergang. Mooi voorbeeld daarvan was de bijna uitgestorven verdil druif. Daar was nog maar 50 hectare van over toen wij die voor de ondergang hebben behoed. Gelukkig maar want de verdil druif levert een fantastische wijn met een unieke smaak die we nu dus nog gewoon kunnen proeven.
Ook is het heel belangrijk voor het milieu om de kurkeik en kurkeik bossen te beschermen. Daarom kiezen wij nog steeds voor kurk én zijn wij ook de eerste met moderne, revolutionaire kurken.
- Hebben we een kurkretour programma.
- Bezorgen we onze wijn standaard zo duurzaam mogelijk.
- Kiezen we in de bedrijfsvoering altijd voor de duurzaamste optie.
En kiezen we voor jonge kunstenaars, vormgevers en designers bij het ontwerp van onze etiketten, verpakkingen en de inrichting van de winkel.
Recently, Derrick Neleman acquired it for its reconstruction, officially becoming Bodegas Neleman / Viticultores Neleman. An action carried out with the support of different neighbors, which is rejuvenating and energizing the small village.
Learn moreDuring the last century, the main income of its inhabitants came from the winery-cooperative that they had created to put in common the grapes from their vineyards and make their own wines. This winery, called "Cristo Rey", was founded in 1961, with a capacity of only 11,000 Hlt. Due to the population decline, it stopped working a few years ago.
The only bar-restaurant in Casas del Rey is the one run by Maria Carmen. In addition to being a restaurant, it functions as a social center for the village and once a week as a doctor's office. It also functions as a meeting place for parties and for dancing. For visitors, it is the best place to taste the best traditional dishes in the area.
The locals affirm that the name of Casas del Rey (King´s Houses) is due to the Archduke Carlos of Austria, who is supposed to have spent the night in 1706 in the village during the War of Succession on his way to Requena. Another theory believes that the Royalty of its name is due to being located on the king's lands that were leased by the town of Requena to the peasants of the area.
Casarreños (Casas del Rey habitants) are characterized by their open and friendly character.
Mooiere momenten, mooiere herinneringen. Mooiere herinneringen, mooiere dromen. Mooiere dromen een mooiere toekomst. Met Neleman heb je dus niet zomaar iets in je glas maar maak je door het drinken van bijzondere wijn de wereld een beetje mooier.
Ons verhaal
Neleman wijnen zijn biologische wijnen die zonder gebruik van bestrijdingsmiddelen en toevoegingen worden gemaakt. Want hoe oorspronkelijker en mooier de natuur, hoe oorspronkelijker en mooier de wijn.
Despite the fact that only one road reaches the village (Venta del Moro-Tamayo), there are several paths and shortcuts suitable for hiking and mountain biking that come from different parts of the region.
Note: According to the Venta del Moro town hall, there are about 70 people registered in Casas del Rey. However, they estimate there must be around 30-40 living there. Not more
Despite the fact that only one road reaches the village (Venta del Moro-Tamayo), there are several paths and shortcuts suitable for hiking and mountain biking that come from different parts of the region. Note: According to the Venta del Moro town hall, there are about 70 people registered in Casas del Rey. However, they estimate there must be around 30-40 living there. Not more
Casas del Rey
Casas del Rey is a small village located in one of the highest areas of Valencia, in the heart of the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park.
Casas del Rey
Casas del Rey is a small village located in one of the highest areas of Valencia, in the heart of the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park.
Casas del Rey
Casas del Rey is a small village located in one of the highest areas of Valencia, in the heart of the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park.
Casas del rey
Casas del Rey is a small village located in one of the highest areas of Valencia, in the heart of the Hoces del Cabriel Natural Park.