Veraz Garnacha - Spain - $15.99 (SALE $8.99)

veraz granachaThe vineyards used for this wine have a continental climate influenced by the Atlantic ocean in winter, causing a cold and dry typical North-western wind known in the region as "Cierzo", and by the Mediterranean in the summer. The grapes come from the best pagos planted with the oldest Garnacha vines. The vineyards used for this wine, 10-15 years old, are located in the areas known as Collado and Lomas Altas at an altitude of 300-400 meters above sea level. Yields are 2-2.5 Kg per vine. The soil that pre vails is brown-calcare ous and terraced with medium levels of stones, giving good drainage and fair levels of organic matter, rich in nutrients. On the other hand, next to the Moncayo mountains, the soil is clay-ferrous and much more stony. In general, this peculiar soil and climate give this wines a special character.

High-pitched red berry and floral aromas show good clarity and pick up a spicy nuance with air. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering bright, spicy cut to the strawberry and rose pastille flavors. Clean and nervy on the subtly tannic, vaguely jammyfinish, leaving behind white pepper and berryskin notes.