Since the beginning of its creation, the winery has focused its efforts on preservation of the “Terraje” farming system, whereby landholders rent their vineyard to farmers who take care of the good quality of the vines and give back 7% of the production to the land owner. While nearly all of the 80-90 year-old vines in Jumilla are currently farmed in this manner, the future is less certain as many landowners are advancing changes that would increase the productivity of the vines. Parajes del Valle is committed to keeping the “Terraje” farming system preserved, ensuring the higher quality old vine fruit and higher pay for those tending the vines. The magic of these wines comes from young Winemaker Maria Jover Sanchez, who honed her craft at Vega Sicilia before she returned to her native Levante, and with Parajes del Valle produces wonderfully fresh wines.