Javier Ruiz Cristobal and his son, share the traditional values of staying close to the land; their family has been growing the Garnacha and Cariñena varietals for as long as anybody can remember.
Finca Hispana
Garnacha/Cariñena Roble
D.O. Cariñena
Type of Wine: Red Wine
Appellation of Origin: DO Cariñena
Winery: Grandes Vinos, Cariñena, Aragon
Varietal: 50% Garnacha, 50% Cariñena; vines are over 80
years old.
Terrain: Cariñena is situated on the high plains of the ancient Kingdom of Aragon in northern Spain. The soil is poor, with little organic matter, made up of reddish dun earth and lots of stones. The climate is continental, with hot summers and very cold winters; low rainfall is the norm.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: 5 months of French oak ageing, followed by 8 months in the botlle.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 61º and 65º F
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Appellation of Origin: DO Cariñena
Winery: Grandes Vinos, Cariñena, Aragon
Varietal: 50% Garnacha, 50% Cariñena; vines are over 80
years old.
Terrain: Cariñena is situated on the high plains of the ancient Kingdom of Aragon in northern Spain. The soil is poor, with little organic matter, made up of reddish dun earth and lots of stones. The climate is continental, with hot summers and very cold winters; low rainfall is the norm.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: 5 months of French oak ageing, followed by 8 months in the botlle.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 61º and 65º F
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
About the producer
Javier Ruiz Cristobal and his son, share the traditional values of staying close to the land; their family has been growing the Garnacha and Cariñena varietals for as long as anybody can remember.
Tasting notes
Color: Deep garnet, with burgundy notes.
Nose: Explosive fruit nose.
Palate: This is adeeper and more rewarding wine than you expect. It is full bodied and has a long, satisfying finish. You can pair this wine with pasta, pizza, poultry or cheese. Enjoy it with a light risotto, or any tomato-based dish..
Nose: Explosive fruit nose.
Palate: This is adeeper and more rewarding wine than you expect. It is full bodied and has a long, satisfying finish. You can pair this wine with pasta, pizza, poultry or cheese. Enjoy it with a light risotto, or any tomato-based dish..
Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $14.99
SRP: $14.99