Ronda’s connection with wine dates back to ancient times, when Mediterranean civilizations introduced vine cultivation to the south of the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, the Ronda area became strongly connected to wine production. This agricultural tradition reached one of its greatest periods of prosperity during the Roman era, especially in Acinipo ("Ronda la Vieja", the "original" Ronda), where wine became a symbol of prosperity and an important economic activity.
Over the centuries, viticulture became an essential part of the landscape and daily life in the Ronda Mountain Range, the "Serranía de Ronda". Red, white and sweet wines as well as spirits were produced and became a part of both the local economy and local traditions. The arrival of the phylloxera plague in the 19th century caused major changes and led to the decline of traditional vineyards, significantly transforming the historic production system.
The revival of Ronda Wine took place in recent decades, thanks to initiatives focused on quality, vineyard recovery, and adapting new grape varieties to the area’s unique microclimate. Since then, the region has developed a model based on small and medium-sized wineries, known for their strong identity and innovative approach.
Today, as a sub-appellation of the "Denomination of Origin (D.O.) Sierras de Málaga", the D.O. - Serranía de Ronda once again highlights wine as one of the defining features of the region - a historical journey that unites past and present.
