Curii Uvas y Vinos is a joined venture of Violeta Gutierrez de la Vega and her partner Alberto Redrado. Apart from being involved in successful family operations (Alberto is a proud owner and a sommelier of one of Spain’s top restaurants La Escaleta and Violeta still works alongside her father Felipe Gutierrez de Vega, whose wines remain a reference in the area), they always dreamed of creating something of their own. Up until 2016 vintage they vinified the wines in Gutierrez de la Vega winery, eventually relocating to their own premises in 2017. The main protagonist in the Curii vinous adventure is Giró – grape variety with somehow enigmatic past... While research in University of Alicante continues, it is highly probable that this rare grape arrived in Alicante from Sardinia around XVII century. Even though it has adapted well to the local climate, second half of the 20th century nearly brought it to extinction. Viola and Alberto work just over 3 hectares of Giró in Marina Alta – a secluded, high – altitude area, at the northern limits of DO Alicante. The centenary, head pruned vines, tucked between the sea and the mountains, yield exceptional quality fruit. Curii wines convey the authenticity and the spirit of the Mediterranean – bringing together freshness, structure, and delicacy with abundant fruit profile.