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The climate can be considered continental, wetter and cooler north and more warm and arid south and east. In winter, in the north negative nighttime temperatures are common.

Usually summer is hot still relevant in August and September there is a strong thermal contrast between day and night.

The average annual temperature is between 11 and 15 degrees Celsius.

The average rainfall gradually decreases with altitude recorded from 800 mm / year in the mountainous area to 400 mm / year in the monegrina arid area south.

The annual average may be around 500 mm. there being a particularly acute water shortage in the months of July and August.

Heat stroke is high, about 2,700 hours / year, which also ensures maturation.

Adjustments labeling " Crianza "," Reserva "," Gran Reserva "," Noble "," old "," Añejo "" Roble " , "Late Harvest"

Grape Variety:

White: Alcañón, Chardonnay, Grenache blanc, Gewürztraminer, Macabeo , Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Moristel, Parraleta, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Tempranillo.

Tasting:

White wine: They have a straw yellow to golden yellow. Nose: medium or high intensity and aroma fruity and / or floral.

They are characterized by balanced acidity and flavors medium or long persistence. Rosé wine: They have a pink to purplish pink strawberry.

They are characterized by aromas of medium or high intensity and fruity aroma. In mouth balanced medium acidity and persistence or long. red wine (young): They have a purplish red to red cherry and intensity of average color.

They are characterized by aromas of medium or high intensity and aroma fresh, fruity and / or lactic acid. In mouth balanced medium acidity and persistence or long.

Wines with aging (Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, Oak, Noble Añejo): They have more intense and more coat colors.

They are characterized by aromas of medium or high intensity, more complex, with aromas of oak aging as smoky, toast, balsamic and spicy. In intense mouth, integrated tannins and long finish. carbonic maceration white wine: They have a straw yellow to golden yellow.

They are characterized by fruity and / or floral aromas. . Mouth in balanced acidity and medium persistence of carbonic maceration red wine: They have a purplish red to red cherry and medium intensity of color.

They are characterized by fruity aromas and / or dairy. In mouth balanced acidity and medium persistence. Wines semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet (white): They have a straw yellow to golden yellow.

They are characterized by fruity aromas, candied or dried fruits, balsamic and / or spicy. On the palate full bodied and sweet flavor balanced with acidity.

Wines semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet (red): I Present a cherry red, medium intensity to high and abundant tears.

They are characterized by fruity aromas and / or flavors secundários fermentation. On the palate full bodied and sweet flavor balanced with acidity. naturally sweet wine (white): I Present straw-yellow to golden yellow.

They are characterized by fruity aromas, candied or dried fruits. On the palate medium persistence and sweet flavor balanced with acidity. naturally sweet wine (red): I Present a purplish red to cherry red color and medium intensity.

They are characterized by fresh flavors, aromas of carbon and / or fresh fruit. Long persistence in the mouth, with volume, sweet and in turn balanced with acidity. Vendimia late (white): They have a straw yellow to golden yellow.

They are characterized by fruity aromas, flavors and integrated dairy breeding (toasted, vanilla, ...). In mouth balanced acidity, fleshy, long persistence. Vendimia late (red): They have more intense and more coat colors.

They are characterized by aromas of candied fruits, dried apricots, raisins, applesauce. The palate bitter, balanced acidity and long finish sensations. sparkling wine quality: They have a yellow color to golden yellow in the case of white and pink to purplish pink strawberry for pink.

They are characterized by fruity aromas. In mouth balanced acidity, integrated media and carbon persistence. Liqueur wines (sweet white): They have a straw yellow to golden yellow tones even more evolved. They are characterized by fruity aromas, scents of candied fruit and / or fermentation aromas.

On the palate full bodied and sweet flavor balanced with acidity. Liqueur wines (sweet red):
 I Present cherry red, medium to high intensity and abundant tears. They are characterized by fruity aromas, candied or dried fruits, balsamic and / or spicy. On the palate full bodied and sweet with balanced acidity.

Chemical Properties:

White Wines: An alcoholic strength by volume of 10% Rosé Wines: An alcoholic strength by volume of 11% Red Wines: An alcoholic strength of 11.5% in volume Quality Sparkling Wines: An alcoholic strength by volume of 10% Liquor Wine: An alcoholic strength between 15% to 22% by volume

 

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