Tesco Finest Garnacha

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Of the 2011 vintage, Terry Kirby said: "Made from Garnacha (or Grenache) vines up to 50 years old grown in the Campo de Borja in the Zaragoza province of northern Spain, this is a really concentrated, rich, smooth red, with loads of character and perfect for the first casseroles of the autumn, particularly if mushrooms are involved. Should get better in the bottle if you buy some to put aside for Christmas."

Of the 2011 vintage, Jane MacQuitty said: “Another rich, seductive, spice and fruit laden, 14 per cent alcohol, new wave Spanish red, this time made from old buy vine garnacha, or Grenache grapes, from Campo de Borja, south of Rioja.”

Background

History

One of the principle and most prestigious wineries in Navarra. The Príncipe de Viana Group was created in 1983. 3 Bodegas, Vineyards in 2 DO’s (Navarra and Rioja), 700 hectares of vineyard. Viticultural management employs the world’s most modern and contemporary technology aiming for ideal vineyard development. Planting is controlled by GPS and laser marking, while vines are monitored by computers viewing soil humidity sensors, local weather stations and daily plant growth data. Modern, sustainable methods and a respect for the natural surroundings are employed, with no soil movement or water course modification

Winemaking details

Pablo Pávez

Regional info

The region lies directly North of the Rioja region, The vineyards are on the lower slopes of the Pyrenees as they descend towards the basin of the river Ebro