COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Carignan
PRODUCER
Casa Mariol
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Mariol Samsó Crianza is a red wine from the Terra Alta region of Catalonia, Spain. Produced by Casa Mariol, a family-run winery with over a century of history, the wine is made primarily from Samsó (Carignan). The winery is known for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and aims to produce wines that are accessible and expressive of their terroir. Terra Alta's climate and soil conditions are influential in the character of the grapes grown there. The current generation of the Mariol family has modernized the winery with a focus on contemporary design and an open-minded approach to winemaking.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Samsó is the local Catalan name for the Carignan grape.
Fact 02
Terra Alta's name means 'High Land'.
Fact 03
The winery's packaging is designed by Mirko Borsche.
Fact 04
Casa Mariol focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Casa Mariol Samsó Crianza is produced using a minimal intervention approach. The Samsó grapes are likely fermented in controlled conditions to highlight their varietal character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, with a specific mention of 16 months in American oak. This aging process is intended to integrate oak-derived notes such as spice and vanilla into the wine. The winery also emphasizes sustainable and eco-friendly viticulture in its vineyard management.
