Covinca TORRELONGARES RESERVA Carinena DO Aragon

Covinca was founded in 1987 after the merger of 2 cooperatives; that of the Almonacid de la Sierra and the Longares . Today, Covinca is managed by a young but experienced team representing over 700 members who together possess 3,000 hectares of vineyards and are the third largest bodega in Carinena. Carinena is one of the oldest Denominaciones de Origen in Spain and the oldest in Aragon. Viticulture began in the time of the Romans where indigenous grape varieties of Garnacha and Carinena were then taken to other parts of the Roman Empire . The Carinena Denominacion de Origen is situated 56 km south east of Zaragoza, Aragon, and is situated in the Iberica mountain range between the Campo de Carinena valley and the Ebro river. The Denominacion covers 50,000 hectares and has a long viticultural tradition and rich cultural heritage dating from the mudejar period. Generally the climate is arid in Carinena, with an annual rainfall of 350mm. The summers are dry and sunny, the winters are cold and the area often feels the effects of the 'el Cierzo' wind, which contributes to the dryness of the climate. This wine is a blend of Carignan Garnacha and Tempranillo. From vines planted at an altitude of 600 m, in the 'Denominacion de Origen Carinena'; the oldest D.O. in Aragon and the second in Spain, after D.O.Rioja. The average age of these vineyards is 50 years and this wine is aged for 18 months in 225 litre barrels of American oak before being released. A deep cherry red coloured wine it displays warmth and personality. Sweet and savoury cherries and red berry fruits flavours combine together with notes of spiciness and tobacco based on the vanilla tones and soft tanins. Impressive, with strength of character, long lasting ripe fruit and velvety fine structure this is a wine to savour. (6 x 75 cl)

Covinca was founded in 1987 after the merger of 2 cooperatives; that of the Almonacid de la Sierra and the Longares . Today, Covinca is managed by a young but experienced team representing over 700 members who together possess 3,000 hectares of vineyards and are the third largest bodega in Carinena. Carinena is one of the oldest Denominaciones de Origen in Spain and the oldest in Aragon. Viticulture began in the time of the Romans where indigenous grape varieties of Garnacha and Carinena were then taken to other parts of the Roman Empire . The Carinena Denominacion de Origen is situated 56 km south east of Zaragoza, Aragon, and is situated in the Iberica mountain range between the Campo de Carinena valley and the Ebro river. The Denominacion covers 50,000 hectares and has a long viticultural tradition and rich cultural heritage dating from the mudejar period. Generally the climate is arid in Carinena, with an annual rainfall of 350mm. The summers are dry and sunny, the winters are cold and the area often feels the effects of the 'el Cierzo' wind, which contributes to the dryness of the climate. Cherry coloured wine the bouquet is reminiscent of red fruit, raspberry, with hints of truffles. Full bodied, intense with balancing acidity gives the wine a good structure and a long finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Covinca was founded in 1987 after the merger of 2 cooperatives; that of the Almonacid de la Sierra and the Longares . Today, Covinca is managed by a young but experienced team representing over 700 members who together possess 3,000 hectares of vineyards and are the third largest bodega in Carinena. Carinena is one of the oldest Denominaciones de Origen in Spain and the oldest in Aragon. Viticulture began in the time of the Romans where indigenous grape varieties of Garnacha and Carinena were then taken to other parts of the Roman Empire . The Carinena Denominacion de Origen is situated 56 km south east of Zaragoza, Aragon, and is situated in the Iberica mountain range between the Campo de Carinena valley and the Ebro river. The Denominacion covers 50,000 hectares and has a long viticultural tradition and rich cultural heritage dating from the mudejar period. Generally the climate is arid in Carinena, with an annual rainfall of 350mm. The summers are dry and sunny, the winters are cold and the area often feels the effects of the 'el Cierzo' wind, which contributes to the dryness of the climate. Lively rose colour this wine is powerful and remarkably floral with fruity bouquet. The balanced fruity palate gives this wine a flavorsome finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Covinca was founded in 1987 after the merger of 2 cooperatives; that of the Almonacid de la Sierra and the Longares . Today, Covinca is managed by a young but experienced team representing over 700 members who together possess 3,000 hectares of vineyards and are the third largest bodega in Carinena. Carinena is one of the oldest Denominaciones de Origen in Spain and the oldest in Aragon. Viticulture began in the time of the Romans where indigenous grape varieties of Garnacha and Carinena were then taken to other parts of the Roman Empire . The Carinena Denominacion de Origen is situated 56 km south east of Zaragoza, Aragon, and is situated in the Iberica mountain range between the Campo de Carinena valley and the Ebro river. The Denominacion covers 50,000 hectares and has a long viticultural tradition and rich cultural heritage dating from the mudejar period. Generally the climate is arid in Carinena, with an annual rainfall of 350mm. The summers are dry and sunny, the winters are cold and the area often feels the effects of the 'el Cierzo' wind, which contributes to the dryness of the climate. Torrelongares blanco is made 100% from the grape variety Macabeo, it is from the vineyards at an altitude of 600m in the Sierras de Algairen and Serrallon in the D.O.Carinena. The average age of these vineyards is 20 years. With the latest equipment, modern methods, low yields, and a better understanding of the market, the wines of Covinca is developing rapidly, and have an exciting future. Torrelongares has a straw-yellow colour with green tones. A fresh bouquet with floral tones which reminds of aromatic herbs such as anis and fennel. It has a strictly fruity quality wine while on the palate the wine is smooth and velvety. (12 x 75 cl)

Covinca TORRELONGARES CRIANZA Carinena DO Aragon from Spain, Aragon, Carinena by Covinca (12 x 75 cl)

Bodegas Anadas CARE Syrah Tempranillo Carinena Spain from Spain, Aragon, Carinena by Bodegas Anadas Carinena Zaragoza (12 x 75 cl)

Bodegas Anadas CARE Syrah Tempranillo Carinena Spain from Spain, Aragon, Carinena by Bodegas Anadas Carinena Zaragoza Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Bodegas Anadas CARE Cabernet Tempranillo ROSADO Carinena Spain from Spain, Aragon, Carinena by Bodegas Anadas Carinena Zaragoza (12 x 75 cl)

Situated in the village of Carinena, at the heart of the eponymous region, Bodegas Anadas is a new producer with ambitions well beyond those of any others in the region. With 100 hactares of mature vineyards, situated in the foothills of the Sistema Iberico mountain range, it only produces restricted yields of Garnacha , Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay. Aiming to be the new face 'La Nueva Cara' of Carinena, Care's striking label design sets them apart from the mainstream and gives a clue to the modern, yet characterful style of the wines being made. The Garnacha Cabernet, Finca Bancales certainly sets new levels of achievement for the region and it's rich, concentrated, multi layered complexity fires a shot accross the bows of some of its more illustrious neighbouring regions. A remarkably supple, velvety smooth red with hints of ripe wild strawberry fruit coupled with savoury notes from the time in barrel. Well balanced with a juicy, succulent, moreish finish. (12 x 75 cl)