Fanbar

Our Story

Fanbar S.L. is a family company that has pioneered the production of artisan and natural cheeses in Samper de Calanda (province of Teruel). Some of our products have received the plaudits and distinction of consumers for more than 30 years such as the Los Tambores and Patamulo cheeses, and others for over 25 years such as the Bajoragón, Brazogitano, Tonelito, Fanbar, Pañoleta, Zambomba and Untico cheeses. A few years back we decided to recover the vine-growing tradition, which had almost disappeared from the area for around 30 to 40 years. The arid land and its low output had encouraged the cultivation of other crops. That is why we planted local varieties of vines taken from the municipality and other local areas such as Hijar, Albalate and Ariño in different plots located in the municipal area of Samper de Calanda. We grow other varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and Tempranillo alongside the local ones such as the Romero de Hijar, Royal de Alloza, Teca, Muscatel and Garnacha. The wide variety of vines and conditions in the range of plots, some of which are located 25 kilometres from one another, mean we are able to produce a large variety of wines, all of which have a very distinctive character and are produced on a small scale. The first harvest was made in 2001 and the first to be commercialized was in 2002. Six years on we would now like to take you on a tour of the 2007 wine harvest. The soil and climate The geographical and geodynamic location has provided us with a land basically composed of valleys each of which is different because of its geological characteristics and the composition of its soil. In general the soils are clay loam, flat, with a fine granular texture and compact, making them ideal for growing grape vines. The relief of the terrain is typified by a flat stratified horizon. Sediments from water and wind erosion stand out in the soil layers. The zone is between two hilly ranges (Somontano and Teruel) with 150km between them forming a large depression, which provides this land with the depth required so the cultivation of the vines can resist the low rainfall in the area (200 L/m2/year).