Porcieda sits within 3 DOP/IGP appellations. With 13.9 ha of forest, 2.7 ha of pasture and meadow, existing apple trees, and a privileged microclimate, here's the plan.
DOP — Heather & chestnut honey. Feria de la Miel in our own municipality.
IGP — Mencía + Godello. South-facing slope, restaurant & direct sale.
DOP — Artisan spirit distilled from grape marc. Iconic Liebana product.
Heather and chestnut honey. Feria de la Miel in our own municipality. 15-18K EUR/year, 60-70% margin.
Phase 1Garbanzos de Potes, berza, beans for authentic cocido lebaniego served to pilgrims at the restaurant.
Phase 1Existing trees on-site! Craft cider (only 1 organic cider in Cantabria), vinegar, juice for restaurant.
Phase 1Perfect climate. Pick-your-own for tourists. 20-25K EUR/year at full production (year 4+).
Phase 2Shiitake and oyster mushrooms on oak logs under forest canopy. 3-8K EUR/year. Perfect humid climate.
Phase 2Rosemary, thyme, lavender, sage. Essential oils and gift products for visitors. Te de roca, iconic Liebana plant.
Phase 2Nobody does this in Liebana. Tuber uncinatum thrives in humid oceanic climate. 200-600 EUR/kg. Mycorrhized oaks, 0.5 ha.
Phase 3Mencia + Godello on south-facing slope. Wine for restaurant and direct sale to visitors. Orujo from the marc.
Phase 3Restore existing forest. Flour, jam, chestnut beer. Also: craft brewery with blueberry, honey, chestnut.
Phase 345–80K EUR/year
Honey 18K + Blueberries 25K + Mushrooms 8K + Cider 5K + Agritourism 24K. Complements 350K tourism revenue.