Last batches of grape juice concentrate
Our drums freezing chamber is now holding the last batches of our grape juice concentrate for this season.In a few weeks the new grape harvest will begin and we will refill it with a new batch of grape juice concentrate.Thanks to the low temperatures (-18ºC) we are able to maintain the physio-chemical and the organoleptic properties
Fructification
Our vineyard is in the middle of the fruition period. We can already see the bunches of grapes from the Garnacha Tintorera variety. At the moment we are carrying our what is called ”green harvesting/vendimia en verde” which involves eliminating a part of the young bunches if the plant is overloaded. This year being a year of heavy rain and splendid
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Committed to sustainable farming
A few days ago we carried out the FSA audit, which verifies environmental, economic, social practices and the management of our farmers.✔️This year we have incorporated new grape suppliers to this sustainable scheme which allows us to produce more than 700 tonnes of sustainable grape juice concentrate.
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Commited to our community
On the 18th June we collaborated with the VII charity race for Afanion – Children with cancer. In which the students from CEIP “Paula Soler Sanchiz” of Quintanar del Rey participated. At JULIAN SOLER we completely support these charity initiatives. Social commitment has always been a fundamental aspect of our sense of responsibility as a company.
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Benefits of 100% natural grapes for summer
What better beverage to start the summer with than our chilled grape juice? Our 100% Tintorera Red grape juice is rich in antioxidants and it contains vitamin C and E which work together to delay celular ageing, maintaining skin condition and improving the appearance of sun spots.
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Grape juice concentrate all year long
Thanks to our huge cold storage capacity we are able to supply Grape Juice Concentrate throughout the entire year, even during the summer months. Our end product is stored at cooling temperatures which maintains all its organoleptic and physicochemical properties intact.
Flowering
It is a gift of nature to see our product grow day by day. We love what we do and we want to share it with you. We call it AUTHENTICITY. The flowering of the grapevine happens in mid June. The flowers, white and tiny, open, waiting to be pollinated by the wind and insects. Once the flower has
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The importance of sustainability in our processes
At JULIÁN SOLER S.A. we make sustainable use of water, recycling the plant water that we generate in the concentration process and returning its own water to the vine through irrigation. How do we do it? Grape water is obtained during the concentration of our grape must. This water contains minerals and vitamins typical from
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The products of our clients
This drink is prepared with our red grape juice concentrate. It is a bubbly “bitter” with low alcoholic content (6% vol.alcohol), where our grape juice is macerated with traditional digestive herbs and its own carbonic from fermentation. It is an utter luxury to be able to rely on clients who prepare such innovative drinks!
Foliation
The foliation appearance of the leaves occurs in May. The leaves perform vital functions during the grape cycle: transpiration, respiration, and photosynthesis. Acids and sugars are also formed in the leaves, which will then be transported to the vagus and on which the taste and quality of our grape juice will largely depend.
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Red grape juice
Functional beverages are drinks that are beneficial to our health, for instance red grape juice. It contains natural antioxidants amongst which resveratrol stands out. In addition it has vitamin C and mineral such as potassium, copper and iron which contribute to a normal functioning cognitive. Recharge yourself with grape juice!
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Biodiversity
Taking care of biodiversity means taking care of our birds. At this time of the year the most common species such as sparrows are in search of the ideal place to nest. Our commitment to biodiversity has led us to install nest houses in the pine forest adjacent to our factory, hence, helping the birds
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Unannounced audit
On the 16th of March, we carried out the unannounced audit of our food safety Certification FSSC22000 (standard recognized by GFSI). This audit was carried out by AENOR which was concluded successfully. At Julian Soler we support unannounced audits as guarantee for continuous improvement and a job well done.
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Vine Sprouting
We can already see the first buds in our vineyard! As spring begins the vine “awakes” from the vegetative rest of the winter period. The sap runs though the plant and the buds or shoots appear, which marks the beginning of the annual cycle. The first buds appear on the branch and they will grow
Garnacha Tintorera
Most red grapes varieties possess the colour only in its skin. On the inside they have a yellowish pulp with which red must of mild colour is derived, that must be macerated. However, the Garnacha Tintorera variety is special variety due to the fact that it has an intense coloured pulp. This variety of grape
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Eco-friendly company
Nowadays many factories claim to be eco-friendly. You might even say it seems like a new concept, however, for us it is not. At Julian Soler we have been using clean and renewable energy for over 20 years in our production process. We use biomass to fuel our boilers and we have a photovoltaic installation
Rectified concentrated grape must
The Rectified Concentrated Grape Must is a grape juice which has had all components eliminated except for its own grape sugars (glucose and fructose). This product is pure grape sugar. It contains glucose and fructose in equal proportions and it does not contain sucrose. It is a colourless product, neutral an very stable with a
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Storage capacity
Every season we are able to store more than 20 million litres of grape must at our own facilities. This storage capacity enables us to provide a range of grape varieties throughout the year, which we use to make our red & white grape juice concentrates.
Health source
It is a myth that sugars in grape juice are bad for children.One small glass of 100% grape juice contains 15 g of natural sugars, but also provides vitamins and minerals, making it a useful addition to the diet. The sugars in are naturally present in the fruit, not added sugars. 100% grape juice contains
Digital transformation
At Julian Soler we are in the midst of the digital transformation process. We are currently introducing a new ERP that will help us optimise the process of management within the company. We are opting for digitalisation as a growth impetus, though always with a people centred approach.
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53 years of experience
The black and white image is of our first grape juice factory. It shows the construction of the first hopper to receive fresh grapes. The image in colour shows our current factory. Throughout these 53 years our Company has evolved, though it maintains its essence. We go for direct unloading of grapes in our own
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CAAE Certificate
Last week, the Certification process of our Organic Grape Juice Concentrate was carried out by CAAE Certificación Agroalimentaria (Certification body specialising in organic production). Our Organic Grape Juice Concentrate is elaborated exclusively from Spanish organic grapes, completely free from pesticide residues. This product is environmentally friendly, sulphite and preservative free. Please contact us on juliansoler.com if you would
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Winter pruning
In Winter the vine remains in lethargy and vegetative rest and this is the ideal period to carry out this task. The goal of Pruning is to reduce the amount and length of the cane in order for the vine to produce less bunches, but in turn they will be of a higher quality. Pruning
Happy 2021!
“The twelve grapes” is a Spanish tradition which consists of eating twelve grapes in the exact moment that the 31st ends and the new year begins, the 1st of January. The twelve grapes symbolise the twelve months of the year. They ought to be eaten individually at each stroke of the clock. Following this tradition
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