When José Maria Valero retired from his job as a taxi driver in the northern city of Zaragosa, he moved back to a nearby village in DO Cariñena, to work the family vineyard. The vines are over 100 years old, and the varietals are uniquely suited to the harsh extremes of the high-altitude Aragon plain.
Type of Wine: Red Wine
Appellation of Origin: DO Cariñena
Winery: Grandes Vinos, Cariñena, Aragon
Varietal: 100% Garnacha. Vines are well over 100 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: 2 months of oak ageing.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 61º and 65º F
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
About the producer
When José Maria Valero retired from his job as a taxi driver in the northern city of Zaragosa, he moved back to a nearby village in DO Cariñena, to work the family vineyard. The vines are over 100 years old, and the varietals are uniquely suited to the harsh extremes of the high-altitude Aragon plain.
Tasting notes
Color: Deep garnet.
Nose: Initially you notice explosive, bright fruit: blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Palate: This young wine is vibrant, lively on the palate, and an ideal complement to cheese, pasta, light meats or pizza.

 

Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $9.99