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Item Number: 7265
UPC: 0850450000804
Country: Spain
Region: Aragon
Appellation/AVA: Carinena DO
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 100% Garnacha
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Location Notes: The Cariñena designation of origin is the oldest D.O. of Aragon, the first in Spain and
home to some of the oldest vines in the country. Vineyards are located around the central part of the Ebro River in the same locations prized by the Romans when they occupied Iberia. The vines are bush pruned and suffer from cold nights and warm days, perfect for the phenolic development of the grapes, and the retention of high acidity.
Winemaking Notes: Selected from old bush vines around the town of Longares, at an altitude of 530
meters on soils of limestone and decomposed chalk. Vinification and aging done strictly in tank to accentuate the pure essence of old vine Garnacha – no oak!
Tasting Notes: Beautiful scents of violets and blueberry are met by rich flavors of blackberry and wild strawberry. A full throttle wine with big flavors and rich texture. Enjoying this wine is simple: cut the foil, pull the cork and savor it! Great wine doesn't always have to be so complicated.
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Lechuza 2012 Garnacha, Carinena DO
Rating: 90
Expressive aromas of black and blue fruits, licorice and candied flowers, with a
peppery nuance adding lift. Round, supple and appealingly sweet, offering
concentrated blueberry and cassis flavors and a touch of bitter chocolate. Shows
impressive energy and power on the finish, which is shaped by smooth, harmonious
tannins that are quickly absorbed by the wine's fruit. There's serious bang for the
buck here.
- International Wine Cellar ()
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