HISTORIA VIVA DE MONTILLA-MORILES
A very old origin
At the beginning of the 19th century, the Count of Gavia had a strong influence on rural communities in Córdoba. His interests included the ageing of wines, although only the family and his closest friends had access to his Generoso wines.
A few decades later, this situation changed: in 1866, the Count's wine butts became the property of Carbonell y Cía. de Córdoba, the predecessor of Tomás García.
Four key dates
1866
The original butts owned by the Count of Gavia became part of the cellars of our predecessor, Carbonell y Cía. de Córdoba.
1925
Tomás García is established in the historic centre of Montilla. In addition to gaining increasing prestige, it became the leading winery in the area during the 1960s.
1969
The entire wine production at Carbonell is relocated to Tomás García, thus boosting sales and exports. The imposing Bodega de Los Angeles in Aguilar de la Frontera is named after Tomás García.
After several years in the hands of Sherry firm Bobadilla, Tomás García finally became part of Cía. Vinícola del Sur in 1990 and therefore part of the Pérez Barquero Group.
1990
Throughout their history, Tomás García and Cía. Vinícola del Sur have been collecting old 'soleras' from other bodegas in Andalusia, thus preserving a valuable vinous heritage so that both today and in the future we continue drinking history.
HISTORICAL IMAGES
1933 advertisement that mentions the founder Tomás García Márquez and his right-hand man, Luis Albornoz. "D. Tomás García's wines are pointing out a trail of goodness and exquisiteness in all markets."
Entrance to Tomás García when it was located in Cruz de Arbón, in the centre of Montilla (1950's)
Some of Tomás García products in the 1970s
1933 advertisement that mentions the founder Tomás García Márquez and his right-hand man, Luis Albornoz. "D. Tomás García's wines are pointing out a trail of goodness and exquisiteness in all markets."
