COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Mantonegro
PRODUCER
Vinyes CA SA Padrina
REGION
Balearic Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gran Padrina 2016 is a red wine from the D.O. Binissalem-Mallorca appellation on the island of Mallorca, Spain. Produced by Vinyes CA SA Padrina, the winery was established with the aim of enhancing traditional Mallorcan wines. The name 'Ca Sa Padrina' translates to 'grandmother's house,' signifying the winery's connection to heritage. This wine is characterized by its blend of Merlot and the indigenous Mallorcan grape, Mantonegro, reflecting the unique identity of its origin.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's name means 'grandmother's house' in Mallorcan.
Fact 02
It's a blend of local Mantonegro and international Merlot.
Fact 03
Vineyard yields are strictly controlled at 2.5 kg per vine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gran Padrina 2016 begins with manual harvesting of the Merlot and Mantonegro grapes. Fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled tanks at 27-28 degrees Celsius. After fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. It is then aged for twelve months in a combination of French, American, Hungarian, and Bulgarian oak barrels, with 10% being new oak.
