Jorge Navascués - Cariñena DO - Cutio Garnacha-Cariñena - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

This is exactly the kind of Grenache we love—infused and delicate! The 2021 Red Cutio Garnacha-Cariñena comes from 60-year-old high-altitude vines with the coolest exposures. Paired with Carignan, this Grenache stands out as one of the finest in the region, offering notes of blackcurrant cream, sugared strawberries, and a light, delightfully tannic structure. It's an especially refined, approachable wine, ready to enjoy now. Serve it slightly chilled. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented for 45 days in stainless steel tanks with temperature control below 26°C, aged in 225-liter French oak barrels of various ages (from new to 4 wines).

Color:

Slightly intense red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

A tangy freshness is revealed from the very first nose, highlighted by notes of crème de cassis and strawberry sugar.

Palate:

The initial taste is light with delicate tannins, the wine is tasty and easy to digest, and is ready to drink today. Serve slightly chilled.

Temperature:

Serve between 12 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Mediterranean cuisine, red meats in sauce, navarin lamb, roast chicken with thin slices of chorizo under the skin, vegetable tian, ratatouille.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Spain, a magnificent source of hidden gems with an impressive price-to-pleasure ratio, never ceases to delight and amaze us, driven by the passion and talent of its winemakers.

Jorge Navascués boasts incredible experience and skill, earning recognition far beyond his country's borders. As the oenologist behind leading estates such as Viña Zorzal and the prestigious Bodega Cantino, his reputation is well established. For the past decade, he has been revolutionizing Mas de Mancuso, located south of Zaragoza, by reviving Aragón's indigenous grape varieties and elevating the region to new heights. Today, he is one of the most respected winemakers in the region!