Spain
14.5 %
Arínzano La Casona is a complex, expressive, elegant and harmonious wine, which embodies the expression of the soils, climate and surroundings that make up the spectacular landscape of Señorío de Arínzano.
Grape Variety: Tempranillo 75%, Merlot 25%
Ageing: 14 months in French oak barrels 40% new and 60% second year.
Colour: Deep ruby.
Nose: Notes of black fruits, cassis fruit, blackberry, cinnamon, cardamom seeds, tobacco, cedar and juniper wood.
Palate: Sweet and velvety attack. Tasty evolution. Good and persistent tanins. Long aftertaste. The fruity and nobility of the Tempranillo grape is very present. The elegance and finesse of a good and accurate vinification is very present.
Ageing: 14 months in French oak barrels 40% new and 60% second use.
D.O. Pago de Arínzano
Situated in the North-East of Spain, between Rioja and Bordeaux, lies the stunning Propiedad de Arínzano, a protected area rich in natural habitat. The magnificent entrance to the winery, designed by renowned Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, provides the inspiration for a new brand identity for the Arínzano Estate.
The Arínzano estate stands out based on the uniqueness of the terroir, its history, art and environment, and the exceptional potential to give life to wines that would be a reference of the highest quality and singular character. The aim is to create wines that express the singular character of the Arínzano estate vineyards. We use the most advanced and careful techniques to guarantee an artisanal treatment through the whole winemaking process, and we pursue a viticulture that not only respects, but actually favours the natural environment.
As a result, Arínzano is one of the few estates in all of Spain to be recognized with Pago status, and the first Pago in the North of Spain.
Guía Peñín: 94 points
Wine Enthusiast: 92 points
James Suckling: 91 points