Wine "Pata Negra" Reserva, Valdepenas DO, 2014
Tasting Notes
Wine of intense dark ruby color.
Taste wine has a few spicy character, with accompanying notes of berries, a little pale tannins and textural complexity. The finish is long and elegant, fruity.
In rich, fresh aroma of the wine is dominated by shades of cherry and raspberry, accompanied by notes of anise and rose.
Wine is perfect for red meat, in particular - to hot.
Interesting Facts
Dry red wine "Vina Arnaiz" Reserva shows the full expression of Tempranillo grapes grown in the region of Ribera del Duero. Agriculture Vina Arnaiz, harvest of which is used for the production of wine, is located in the town of Haza in the municipality of Burgos, in the heart of Ribera del Duero. It was founded in 2004. Wine production combines the latest advances in modern technology, while maintaining the spirit of place and history. In the vineyards of 100 acres cultivated grape varieties such as Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aging of the wine takes place in American and French oak barrels.
Ribera del Duero region is characterized by strong temperature fluctuations and climatic variation. We can say that the climate here is a cross between the continental and Mediterranean, receive moderate rainfall, summer is quite dry, and winters are long and harsh temperatures reach 0 ° F. Grapes absorbs the maximum concentration of flavors of this unique terroir. Harvested by hand, as a rule - in mid-October. Each variety is scrutinized winemakers determining varietal variability and aging time of each vintage individually.
Winemaking traditions in the company García Carrión originated several centuries ago. Family Carrión was the owner of vineyards in Jumilla and engaged in the production of wine, which is sold directly to the winery. In 1890, built a new winery, much more of the former. The company's goal was to increase the export of wines from Jumilla in France, made possible by the phylloxera epidemic that hit the French vineyards. Thus, 1890 is the year the company was founded. García Carrión began working in the family business in 1968. To expand the market, it was decided to build another winery near Jumilla and equip it with a powerful bottling line. In the early 80s, with the advent of hypermarkets in Spain there was a need to review the practice of packaging for wine. Instead of the bottle on the farm Karon Garcia began to use technology Tetrapak, which led to a change in traditions. It was a very difficult time when the company was alone in his endeavors and experienced distrust and pressure from other winemakers. The company now owns vineyards in 10 different regions: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Jumilla, Alicante, Castilla La Mancha, Penedès, Catalonia and Cava. In terms of sales the company García Carrión is the largest in Spain.
Producer's description
The Garcia Carrion winery was founded in 1890. Then the great-grandfather of the current owner of the company - Jose García Carrion conceived to grow his first vineyard. He planned to produce wine for export to France. His wine quickly became popular, the number of vineyards increased every year. The Garcia Carrion winery is becoming one of the most famous Spanish wine producers and the fifth most popular wine brand in the world. In the 70s of the last century, the company aims to produce mass, but consistently high-quality products. Today Garcia Carrion is a huge concern that produces juices and wine. Its products are exported to more than 130 countries.
