The School of Viticulture and Enology of Requena, known as Escuela Félix Jiménez, was founded in 1960 by the Regional Council of Valencia, with the aim of integrating the local winemaking tradition into vocational education training. This
initiative aimed to contribute to the development of this primarily agricultural area. The school’s founder was Mr. Pascual Carrión, a distinguished agronomist and pioneer in Spanish viticulture, whose contributions were paramount in modernizing
wine production and education in the rural area of Requena. The School (E.V.E.R.) owns an educational and production vineyard covering approximately 5 hectares. Our vineyard features a diverse selection of rootstocks and grape cultivars, including both local and international varieties. Additionally, our institution maintains a collection of over 100 grape cultivars, including several well-adapted to dry climatic conditions. Due to the arid climate of our region, treatments against insects and fungi can be significantly reduced, supporting eco-friendly viticulture practices. Moreover, specific vineyard plots are managed using vegetation cover, which positively impacts beneficial insect populations, enhances biodiversity, and improves environmental sustainability. For example, vegetation cover helps maintain soil structure, improves water infiltration, and prevents erosion. Furthermore, no systemic treatments have been applied in our vineyard for many years, taking advantage of our favorable climatic conditions. As a result, treatments against Botrytis cinerea are unnecessary in normal years. These sustainable practices align with our commitment to ecological transition and the development of green skills. All faculty members in the Viticulture and Enology Department at E.V.E.R. hold university degrees, have completed specialized training, and possess extensive experience in viticulture and enology education. They are well-equipped to gather and analyze the latest advancements in the field and to transfer this knowledge and innovation to our students. Finally, most of our faculty members have participated in research projects related to viticulture and enology, collaborating with both public and private institutions. These include Lallemand (a private company in the Viti vinicultural sector), Dominio de la Vega Winery, the University of Valencia, the Polytechnic University of Valencia, the University of Murcia, and INRAE (France), among others (see the next section). Their involvement in these projects includes the acquisition, recognition, and validation of relevant scientific literature.