Vina Alarba Old Vine Garnacha

Wine Producer:

Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon

Vintage:

2007

Wine Style:

Red

Winery Info:

The Calatayud Denominacion de Origen lies at an average altitude of 850 metres. El Jalon is a local government funded fusion of 3 former cooperatives in the villages of Maluenda Mara and Munebrega

Vineyard information:

The altitude of the vineyards is a surprise to some and indeed when you visit you do not get the sense you are at such a height as it all sits on a major plateau. The soils are relatively deep crumbly orange red and clayey in parts. Much fruit in addition to grapes grows well in this area (with some help from irrigation) including peaches apricots and other stone fruits. All the vines are generally of the bush type. The average age of the vines is around thirty with a significant number of between 60 and 100. Summer temperatures can be very hot and winters often very cold. Diurnal temperatures vary substantially and are perfect for producing robust and fruity wines that are clearly well made and represent fantastic value when compared with many new world reds at twice the price.

Food Pairing:

With its generous fruit and mature/spicy style it is an ideal partner for meaty stews and casseroles and will also partner more gamey dishes such as venison or pheasant.

Abv:

13.5%

Grape Variety:

100% Garnacha

Tasting Note:

Intense cherry red colour with notes of violets. Aroma of stone fruit peach blackcurrant laid over floral tones dried fruits and spices. On the palate it is meaty with the sweet tannins and fruit that are typical of the Garnacha grape.