VARIETYGarnacha / Grenache.AGING10 months in French oak barrels.Bodegas Ateca has its headquarters in the village of Ateca,in the province of Zaragoza, fourteen Km away fromCalatayud. Old vines of Garnacha are planted on the hillsidesat about 3,000 ft above sea level. There is a range of soiltypes throughout the region, however most vineyards couldbe described as having gravely clay loams. The clay is atdepth and allows for the vines to obtain moisture and be drygrown even though there is very little rainfall in the region.After fermentation process the wine stayed for 10 months inbarrels.Rich morello cherry and plum flavors are accented by mint,orange peel and sassafras notes in this expressive red, whichhas soft tannins, juicy acidity and smoky finish.FOOD PAIRINGSRice, pasta, (noodles, spaghetti, macaroni), vegetables,mushroom, stewed meat, sausage, pork, roast meat, redand/or white meat with sauces, grilled meat, short or mediumcheeses.SERVICE TEMPERATURE14 – 16 ºCAlcoholic degree: 15% Vol.
Region Description
Originally from Spain, this grape comes in both red-wine and white-wine varieties and is often associated with France’s southern Rhone Valley. The Grenache grape does well in hot, dry regions, and its strong stalk makes it well suited for windy conditions. It ripens with very high sugar levels and can produce wines with high alcohol content. Grenache wines are sweet, fruity, and very low in tannins. They are usually lacking in color, except in growing areas where yields are low. In Spain Grenache is widely planted in Navarra as well as in many of the hotter areas of the country. In southern France Grenache is widely cultivated in the areas around Languedoc- RoussillonRousellon, Provence, and the southern Rhone. It is also extensively grown in Algeria, Australia, Corsica, Israel, Morocco, Sardinia and California’s central valley. Red Grenache wines are usually blended with other varieties: trempranillo in Spain and cinsaut and carignan in France. It’s the primary grape in chateauneuf-du-pape as well as in several rose wines.
