300 years of viticulture, passion for excellence, and continuous advancement
Manuela Galbis was an important figure in wine production at Pago Casa Gran. At 18 years old, after her father’s passing, she became the owner and manager of the estate.
During the 1960s, the winemaking landscape in Spain was in a phase of transition. Many wineries still operated with outdated equipment, especially in the cooperative sector that dominated the market. In the Levante region, viticulture was characterized by a focus on local grape varieties adapted to the arid and hot conditions of the region.
It was during this decade that Manuela, with external help, established a winery that supplied bulk wine from Casa Gran to neighbors and the local market; additionally, she began bottling her products.
In 2006, Pago Casa Gran as we know it today was born, thanks to the vision of Carlos Laso, son of Manuela and founder of the winery
Pago Casa Gran is designed so that all winemaking processes are carried out using only gravity. Carlos built a completely innovative facility to operate using an overhead crane and “ovis”, addressing and resolving critical quality points in wine production.
While 90% of wineries use pumps for the entry of grapes, filling of presses, and pump-overs, this winery stands out by performing these processes using gravity, thus avoiding the additional pressing that pumps exert on the grapes. The “ovis,” which are round UFO-shaped tanks, play a fundamental role in this gravity manipulation technique. Thanks to their design and function, they facilitate a delicate and efficient handling of the must, seeds, and skins.
