Division 1 — The raw material

‘Vinagre de Montilla-Moriles’ PDO vinegars are produced exclusively from certified ‘Montilla-Moriles’ PDO wines and musts. These wines have an alcoholic content of at least 15 % vol.

The vinegar is matured in casks of American oak, known locally as ‘botas’, which have previously been seasoned with ‘Montilla-Moriles’ PDO wines. The liqueur wines they have contained over many years have impregnated the casks with their characteristics. New casks are never used.