DO Calatayud

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The vineyard, cultivated on rocky limestone and ancient river terraces, occupies about 7,500 ha.

The predominant variety is Grenache followed by white Macabeo.

A dry climate, high sunshine and cold winters, contributes to the raw material used is of excellent quality.

Red wines, white and pink remarkable qualities are developed.

Notable lovely pink scented fragrance and body right balance | acidity and raising young and tasty reds.

wines subjected to in breeding, it will have a minimum of two calendar years, of which at least six months will take place in oak containers labeling Adjustments " Noble "," Añejo "," Old Vines "," Crianza "," Reserva "," Gran Reserva "," Late Harvest "

Grape Variety:

White : Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Macabeo, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia, Muscat of Alexandria, Sauvignon Blanc Ink: Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mazuela, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Tempranillo

Tasting:

White wines are generally made ​​from grapes Macabeo or Viura. Pale straw yellow with greenish tones.

They have primary aromas of high intensity. The palate is fresh and aromatic slightly they acids with good balance.

Rosé wines are primarily made ​​with ink grenache still bleeding a few hours, resulting in some wines with attractive pink strawberry raspberry, bright, very aromatic with floral tones and fruity with hints strawberry and raspberry red wines are the most significant wines from Calatayud PDO. Notable minerals and very fruity young red, with colors ranging from cherry red, maroon or dark cherry, bright with violet tones. They are tasty, meaty and well structured with long aftertaste

Chemical Properties :

A minimum alcoholic strength ranging from 10.5% in volume Rosado: A minimum alcoholic strength ranging from 11% in volume Tinto: A minimum alcoholic strength ranging from 12.5 Calatayud vol% Upper: A minimum alcoholic strength ranging from 14% in volume Liquor: An alcoholic strength between 15% to 22% by volume Naturally Sweet: A minimum alcoholic strength ranging from 13% by volume Sparkling: An alcoholic comprised of at least 10.5% by volume

 

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