Gran Reserva. El origen
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | May 13, 2013 |
| Founder | Televisión Española and Bambú Producciones |
| Headquarters | Spain |
| Products | Television drama series |
Gran Reserva. El origen is a Spanish dramatic television series serving as a prequel to Gran Reserva. This production, a collaboration between Televisión Española and Bambú Producciones, was broadcast from May through August 2013. The storyline is set in 1967, taking place forty years prior to the events of the original series, within the fictional winemaking village of Lasiesta in La Rioja.
Premise
The plot delves into the foundational disputes that influence the narrative of Gran Reserva, centering on the rivalry between the Cortázar and Reverte families and the Miranda family, who at that time were the leading winemaking dynasty under the leadership of Santiago Miranda (Manuel Blas) and Elvira Prieto (Silvia Marsó).
Production and release
Produced as a prequel to Gran Reserva, Gran Reserva. El origen was created by Televisión Española (TVE) in partnership with Bambú Producciones. Shooting commenced on 5 April 2013, with the series debuting in the sobremesa time slot on 13 May 2013. Facing disappointing audience numbers, TVE shortened the originally planned 130 episodes to 82 and opted to air consecutive episodes to expedite the conclusion. The final installment was broadcast on 23 August 2013.