{"id":12232,"date":"2025-12-29T09:25:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juliansoler.com\/?p=12232"},"modified":"2025-12-29T09:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T09:34:45","slug":"a-journey-through-the-quality-of-grape-juice-concentrate-how-do-we-do-it-at-julian-soler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juliansoler.com\/en\/a-journey-through-the-quality-of-grape-juice-concentrate-how-do-we-do-it-at-julian-soler\/","title":{"rendered":"A journey through the quality of grape juice concentrate: How do we do it at JULI\u00c1N SOLER?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Every drop of grape juice is the result of a wonderful, emotional, traditional, and technological journey\u2026 A journey that begins long before the harvest, rooted in how the land is cared for, in the way human work is honored, in how an unwavering commitment to quality is embraced\u2026 We know that product excellence is only possible when respect for origin remains alive<\/strong>. A philosophy planted by D. Juli\u00e1n Soler and one that today continues to permeate every process, every decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, to understand the quality of our grape juice, it is not enough to follow an operational route. We must delve into winemaking tradition, into an innovative spirit, into the ability to open markets and build pathways when they did not yet exist. Today we invite you to walk this journey with us, to discover the pillars that uphold the quality of JULI\u00c1N SOLER grape juice concentrate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We begin the journey by walking through the vineyards of La Manchuela in Castilla-La Mancha. Here the grapes that give life to our grape juice concentrate are born. It is a vast plateau, recognized as the largest vineyard area in the world, where the sun glides for hours between the vine rows, winter\u2019s cool shelters them during hibernation; while the soil, with its unique geology, is wisely generous in offering nutrients to shape the character of the fruit. It is within this unique landscape, with centuries of winemaking tradition, where the grape learned to express itself with unrepeatable authenticity: it ripens more slowly, achieves greater balance, accumulates sugars, natural acids, polyphenols\u2026 giving grape juice those sensory and nutritional qualities that continue to conquer markets and palates around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is precisely this origin that grants us the privilege of working with varietal grapes that make a difference, that are the heart of Manchegan identity, and that offer qualities difficult to find in other latitudes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, nothing is accidental. Quality is born at the origin, but it is sustained with honesty, work, and collaboration with those who cultivate the land\u2014who have always been operational pillars of JULI\u00c1N SOLER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n At this second stop, we enter our hybrid sourcing model<\/strong>. It is a system that combines raw material from more than 300 farmers and 60 local cooperatives and wineries, together with grape juice production in our own facilities. This alliance is based on long-term contracts, continuous technical support, assistance in adopting ecological practices, fair pricing, and rigorous alignment in quality criteria and standards. It is close, responsible teamwork that achieves environmentally respectful, high-quality production that is economically viable for farmers and allows us to guarantee a stable supply to our clients across the five continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n At this point along the grape juice quality route, the values planted by our founder are clearly present, based on the 3 Hs: Humility, Honesty, and a great deal of Humanity\u2026 Alongside these values, his belief that \u201cthe company is the main instrument of service to society<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d Today, we are fortunate that those around us have become \u201cinfected\u201d with our enthusiasm for the company, for tradition, for grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This guarantees the integrity, quality, and traceability of every drop of grape juice<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the next stop, we arrive at the warm days of harvest. One more year, a new harvest that brings new challenges, because no two are ever the same. In the words of our founder, \u201charvest campaigns follow one another, but they do not repeat themselves.\u201d We therefore receive trailers of white and red grapes, each with its own story and effort. All data from the cultivation phase (irrigation, soil conditions, ripeness index\u2026) and from the harvest have already been recorded in our information systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each received load undergoes exhaustive control and is registered with a unique batch code that accompanies the product throughout the entire production process. Additionally, Brix degree control is carried out on each trailer, allowing us to accurately know and control the grape\u2019s ripeness level and, consequently, fruit quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The grapes are then quickly processed, and from the first pressing the grape juice is obtained. Of course, everything is executed under the principle of preserving the grape\u2019s full potential and essence. Because \u201cthis is grape, and nothing else<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d Each stage is monitored in real time by systems that record key parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
The vineyard as the origin of quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hybrid model: how we safeguard tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Grape juice concentration: technology and maximum control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n