Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Bell Pepper

Notes of: Forest Floor

Notes of: Prune

Arínzano

Arínzano La Casona

Spain, Navarra

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

José Manuel Rodríguez, a distinguished oenologist, crafts the Arínzano La Casona blend, meticulously combining Tempranillo and Merlot grapes. Harvesting involves precise bunch selection and qualitative destemming using the oscillys system followed by individual berry selection, all transported in small 12 kg boxes. The grapes are vatted uncrushed, with pre-fermentation cold maceration set between 8-12ºC to enhance flavor extraction. The fermentation process spans 15-20 days, employing daily pump-overs and a minimum of two delestages, designed to intensify extraction and build a robust structure suitable for extensive aging, resulting in a wine of exceptional depth and complexity.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Arínzano La Casona is an exceptional wine.It is known for its elegance, complexity, and depth of flavors. On the nose, it offers enticing aromas of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by hints of spices and cedar. The palate is rich and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a long, lingering finish. Arínzano La Casona is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but also has great aging potential. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Tempranillo

ORIGINS

Winery: Arínzano

Region: Navarra

Navarra is a Spanish wine region located in the north of the country, just south of the Pyrenees Mountains. It is known for its rich history, diverse topography, and unique climate, which all contribute to the production of some of Spain's most distinctive wines. Navarra has a long history of winemaking, starting with the ancient Romans, and continuing under the Moors and Christian rule. Demand for wine was also strengthened by the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Review