The Ella Valley Wineries are among the few wineries in Israel that release close to 200,000 bottles a year, while cultivating their own vineyards, which enables them to rely on themselves exclusively, without having to bring external vintners.

The winery owns some 800 dunam of land; approximately one-third of the production is used at the winery, while the remaining grapes are sold as raw material to other wineries.

The team members of the winery selected the best plots of land and the types of grapes to be planted in each plot, and they are responsible for the entire growing process, as well as for determining the exact time for harvesting. This full control enables the winery to produce top-quality wines, year after year.

The grapes are the winery's raw material, and their quality will determine the quality of the wine. Therefore, special attention and meticulousness go into taking care of the vines. The winery controls the entire range of parameters that impact on the vineyards - foliage, water quantity, soil, trellising, etc. All of them impact on the size of the crop, which is a highly important element in the quality of the grape - a crop that is too large impinges on the power of the fruit and on the characteristics of the particular variety, while a crop that is too small is not desirable, either. The secret lies in finding the right balance.

Taking care of the vineyards is done following methods that combine the ancient tradition imported from the vineyards of Europe and the New World, with innovative technologies that guarantee the quality of the grapes. Significant efforts are put in order to prevent the infiltration of harmful pesticides into the soil, by using natural fertilizers such as compost and advanced biological methods of pest control.

Three growing areas
The Valley of Ella was chosen following a lengthy search - the area presents excellent clay-like and ventilated soil, with good drainage and rich in minerals; moreover, the varied landscape enables the growth of various types on grapes on different terroirs.
The climate offers cold nights, damp and foggy mornings, and moderate heat even in the summer months - all of which are ideal conditions for growing grapes.
The vineyard has three growing areas, each of them on a unique landscape and soil, covering close to 800 dunam.

Aderet Vineyard
This is the largest vineyard (close to 400 dunam). It is located between 350-400 meters high, in the Adulam Hills, between Aderet, Givat Yeshayahu and Tsafririm. It is characterized by a variety in topography and soil, which presents various levels of lime, all of which create ideal growing spaces for producing high-quality grapes, as they contribute towards generating a healthy grape and a powerful fruit, and to achieve the classic characteristics of the types of grapes and of the area.
Types of grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Muscat and Chardonnay.

Nes Harim Vineyard
This 300-dunam large vineyard is located at a altitude of 700 meters, at the feet of Moshav Nes Harim, in the Judean Hills. The landscape's deep soil presents clay-like texture, with a high level of lime component and low level of salt. The altitude and the soil are suitable for growing more "spoilt" types of grapes.

Types of grapes: Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Valley of Ella Vineyard
The vineyard that is closest to the winery itself covers an area of 100 dunam and is located at the altitude of 320 meters, in the wadi (valley) located at the entrance to the Valley of Ella. The location is characterized by a unique micro-climate presenting excellent conditions for growing Syrah grapes.