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Covinca TORRELONGARES GRAN RESERVA Carinena DO Aragon |
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Covinca TORRELONGARES GRAN RESERVA Carinena DO Aragon - 2000 / 01 |
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Where it's from:
>Spain
>Aragon
>Carinena
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| Price per case: |
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£55.54
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| Bottle size: |
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75 cl |
| Bottles per case: |
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6 |
| Style: |
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Powerful Reds |
| Grapes: |
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Carignan / Garnacha / Tempranillo |
| Description: |
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Covinca was founded in 1987 after the merger of 2 cooperatives; that of the Almonacid de la Sierra (1945) and the Longares (1942). 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 (such as the Rhone Valley).
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 (Carinena in Spainish) 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.
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Spain |
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Aragon |
| Sub region: |
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Carinena |
| Producer: |
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Covinca |
| Product ID: |
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46856 |
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| Delivery Timescales: |
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4 |
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