HAPPY DESPITE THE BITTER WINTER

I’m sure we all agree that this winter is being especially harsh: Snow like we haven’t seen for years, torrential rain, freezing temperatures, etc. However, all this doesn’t seem to bother the Wagyu, our oxen who lie happily on their dry beds (which they find it so hard to get up from), totally stress-free (relaxing music plays in their stalls) and, above all, ready to gaze at you with something like gratitude and affection in their eyes. If you look deep into the almond-shaped eyes of these animals, you almost stop thinking of their culinary qualities and start admiring the gentle calm that they transmit (despite the rain, wind and cold), always possessing a kind of natural happiness.

FINCA SANTA ROSALÍA GOURMET

Garmendia Gourmet

Soon you’ll be able to enjoy our luxury Gourmet box! A careful selection of exclusive products you’re sure to enjoy.

GRUPO ALTUBE GIVES A CONFERENCE ON THE RED-LEGGED PARTRIDGE FOR THE MEDIA

On December 18th and 19th 2009, the Hotel Finca Malaguilla in Malaguilla, (Guadalajara) was the venue for the “Conference on the Red-Legged Partridge” organised by Grupo Altube. The first day consisted of a technical talk given by Javier Cañón, (Professor at the Complutense University in Madrid), followed by a presentation by Patxi Garmendia, (Founder of Grupo Altube), with both speakers generating a lively debate among those present. During the conference, Patxi Garmendia, inventor of the slogan that defines the future of partridges as “Wild grandchildren from wild grandmothers”, once more made the media appreciate the efforts being done in the world of the red-legged partridge. The following day, the media was able to see the fruit of this hard work when they enjoyed a day’s hunting on the delightful reserve surrounding the hotel – managed in exemplary fashion by Grupo Altube.

Hotel Finca Malaguilla

DEHESA VILLANDRANDO EXPANDS ITS FACILITIES

The enlargement of its facilities means that Dehesa Villandrando now has 50 perfectly-equipped boxes to allow horses to relax in transit. This allows Dehesa Villandrando to guarantee horses incredible comfort for the new season of competitions and travel.

Dehesa Villandrando now has 50 perfectly-equipped boxes

THINKING POSITIVELY

Despite the weather not helping at all, we at Cotos Compartidos are seeing the positive side of a season in which, by surviving the bad weather, the partridges living in our game preserves are proving their resistance and are getting stronger and braver every day.

RECOGNITION FOR OUR WINES

The last edition of the Premio EcoRacimos 2009 awards held in Cordoba saw two of the Garmendia Winery and Vineyards wines winning medals, which were presented in October. The winning wines were:

GARMENDIA ENVEJECIDO EN BARRICA 2004 – Bronze Medal
GARMENDIA SELECCIÓN 2004 – Gold Medal.

OUR WINES ARE SOLD IN BRAZIL AND THE USA

With high hopes of consolidating our presence in the American market, Bodega y Viñedos Garmendia has started exporting its wines to the North American states of Arizona, California and Nevada. Sao Paulo, (Brazil), is also enjoying our wines.

BODEGA Y VIÑEDOS GARMENDIA AT THE TRADE FAIRS

Our wines will be at the following international trade fairs in January and February 2010:

MILLÉSIME BIO 2010 – Montpellier (France)
25^th – 27^th January 2010
Location: Stand Nº 285

PRODEXPO 2010 – Moscow (Russia)
8^th – 12^th February 2010
Location: Pavilion 2, Hall 3, Stand Nº 23B71

BIOFACH 2010 – Nuremberg (Germany)
17^th – 20^th February 2010
Location: Pavilion 4A, Stand Nº 4A-310