COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gran Arzuaga 2018 is a red wine from Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro, located in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain. This wine is a blend primarily of Tinto Fino (92%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (8%). The grapes are sourced from vineyards situated on both banks of the Duero River, with Tinto Fino from Olivares de Duero and Cabernet Sauvignon from the La Planta estate, known for its limestone soils. The vineyards are at high altitudes, benefiting from a climate that promotes optimal grape ripening. Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro was founded by Florentino Arzuaga with a focus on producing wines with backbone, elegance, and complexity, employing a philosophy that blends tradition with modern winemaking.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€165
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at altitudes reaching over 900 meters.
Fact 02
Yields are kept deliberately low, around 4 kg per hectare for older vines.
Fact 03
The blend combines 92% Tinto Fino with 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gran Arzuaga begins with manual harvesting in small boxes, followed by grape selection. Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures is employed before alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28°C, reaching up to 29°C. Malolactic fermentation and aging on fine lees take place in barrels. The wine is subsequently aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. The winery's philosophy emphasizes producing wines with backbone, elegance, and complexity, integrating tradition with modern techniques.
