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Learn more about the history of Bodega Finca Ancestral
Roots, Reunion and Legend
Finca Ancestral is more than just a winery; it's the meeting point of two paths that were destined to converge. It's the life project of two cousins, Fernando Galvañ and Paco Yago, who have decided to look back and recapture the essence of a unique land in the Altiplano, nestled between Yecla and Jumilla. Here, where old vines are deeply rooted in history, we have come to continue what our ancestors began.
Blood of Wine: The Legacy of Primitivo Quiles
Winemaking is not something we have learned only from books and through practice, but something that is written in our DNA.
Fernando Galvañ is the great-grandson of Primitivo Quiles, one of the most illustrious figures in Alicante winemaking and a key name in the history of Fondillón. From this lineage, which dates back centuries and kept the flame of Alicante's "Noble Wine" alive even in difficult times, we have inherited not only a respect for the timing and patience required for good winemaking, but also a way of understanding life.
That centuries-old wisdom is what we apply today at Finca Ancestral, seeking excellence in every bottle with the same passion with which great-grandfather Primitivo defended his historic soleras.
Alongside technique and heritage, there is heart. Paco Yago brings to the project the vision and drive of someone now coming full circle by returning to his family's land. His connection to wine transcends the professional; it is a tribute to the memory of his loved ones and a commitment to showcasing our liquid heritage, fusing tradition with a vision for the future.
If you want to know more about the history of the Quiles family , visit the Primitivo Quiles Winery website by clicking here.
Land of Rebels:
the legend of "El Peliciego"
Our story also has an untamed side, as wild as the landscape that surrounds us. The blood of Pedro Abellán, alias "El Peliciego," also runs through the veins of both founders, distant yet ever-present.
Known as one of the last and most famous bandits in the Jumilla area in the 19th century, "El Peliciego" made these mountains his territory, in the turbulent environment of the Carlist Wars of 1833-1840, linked to the succession of Ferdinand VII.
Family legend has it that, during his escapes from justice and royalist troops, this very estate may have served as his hideout and refuge. Will you dare to visit us?
Perhaps it is that rebellious heritage that drives us today to make wines with so much character, wines that, like him, cannot be tamed and speak with the frankness of the land.
If you want to know more about the history of Peliciego, visit this website created by Pedro Abarca López by clicking here.
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