By Adam Woodward • Published: 04 Aug 2026 • 19:37 • 2 minutes readSubmerged Axarquia wines return from the deep. A total of 160 bottles stayed there anchored to the sea floor for five full months until divers hauled them back up to dry land in July. Industry observers following local updates on Euro Weekly News know that Axarquia winemakers are famous for their traditional, steep-sloped vineyards, making this high-tech marine test an intriguing clash of old-school heritage and modern science. Curious researchers popped open a single white wine bottle immediately after extraction just to have a preliminary sniff. Local producers across Malaga province hope positive lab findings could open up lucrative commercial avenues and boost regional enotourism without compromising traditional craftsmanship.