Family-owned winery
Cesar Florido
Bodegas César Florido is a historic winery in Chipiona (Cádiz) specialized in fortified wines from the Jerez/Chipiona area, with a strong tradition in Moscatel production and a line called "Cruz del Mar". It operates on an artisanal scale and markets a range of Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Moscatel wines.
- Chipiona · Andalusia · Spain
- 3 products
The story
The Florido family has been linked to local viticulture for generations; the cellar describes itself as a bodega with traditions dating back to the 18th century and is cited as the oldest bodega in Chipiona. The company bottles and sells its references on the domestic market and in small export volumes.
Production philosophy
Artisanal production and respect for local traditions: promotion of Chipiona Moscatel and estate-owned grapes, traditional practices and attention to the specific maritime characteristics of the territory.
Territory
Chipiona (province of Cádiz), Jerez‑Xérès‑Sherry area; proximity to the Atlantic Ocean influences the area's vineyard microclimate.
Production method
Typical Jerez/Sherry production: traditional vinification of the grapes, fortification when used for fortified wines, and aging through the criaderas‑solera system; some wines mature under a veil of flor.
Ageing
Aging in the criaderas‑solera system; some wines age under a veil of flor; aging periods vary by label (e.g. multi‑year solera for the Cruz del Mar line).
Characteristics
- Type
- Family-owned winery
- City
- Chipiona
- Categories
- Moscatel di Chipiona
- Fino (Sherry)
- Amontillado
- Oloroso
- Cream / sweet Sherry
- Artisanal fortified wine
- Raw materials
- Palomino grape
- Moscatel grape
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Oak casks (including American oak)
- Representative products
- Sherry Fino Cruz del Mar 75 cl - Cesar Florido
- Sherry Moscatel Dorado 75 cl - Cesar Florido
- Sherry Moscatel Pasas 75 cl - Cesar Florido
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards and production rooted in Chipiona, with a strong family tradition.
- Renowned for local Moscatel wines and for the Cruz del Mar line (Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Cream).
- Artisanal-scale production with small-volume exports.
- Historic cellar often cited as the oldest in Chipiona, with a bodega located close to the sea.