COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Pago de Vallegarcía
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pago de Vallegarcía is located in the heart of the Montes de Toledo, adjacent to the Cabañeros National Park. Established by Alfonso Cortina, the estate is renowned for producing elegant, French-influenced wines in a unique microclimate characterized by high altitude and acidic, quartzite soils. Petit Hipperia is the estate's highly approachable, modern red blend, designed to showcase the vibrant fruit character of the vintage while maintaining the structure and complexity characteristic of the estate's flagship 'Hipperia' bottling.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is located next to the Cabañeros National Park, one of Spain's most important Mediterranean forest reserves.
Fact 02
The name 'Hipperia' pays homage to the horse, a symbol of elegance and power, which is featured prominently on the label.
Fact 03
Pago de Vallegarcía holds the prestigious 'Vino de Pago' status, the highest classification in Spanish wine law.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted. Each variety is vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit characteristics. Following fermentation and maceration, the wine is aged for approximately 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels (a mix of new and used) to integrate the tannins and add subtle complexity before final blending and bottling.
