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Viña Alarba

2009 Calatayud Garnacha

Vina Alarba Viña Alarba is an exceptional red wine that showcases the vibrant characteristics of Garnacha from the renowned Calatayud region. This vintage wine is medium-bodied, providing a pleasing weight that envelops the palate. It possesses medium acidity, adding a nice balance to its profile and enhancing its refreshing qualities. The fruit intensity is notable, with luscious fruit flavors that often evoke ripe blackberries and cherries, mingling beautifully with subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are present but remain soft and approachable, making this wine easy to enjoy. With a dry finish, Vina Alarba delivers an inviting complexity that captivates and lingers, making it an excellent choice for various occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Spain
Spain

While its reputation as a serious wine destination was eclipsed by France and Italy for many years, ignoring Spain today means missing out on some of the world's most exciting wines. Enjoying hundreds of miles of sun-kissed coastline and rocky interiors at higher elevations, Spain provides an ideal location for vineyards. Whether it is sparkling cavas from Catalonia, crisp Verdejos from Rueda, sublime Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero or inky Monastrells from Valencia, Spain has many wine styles to explore, all expressing the country's wildly unique terroir.

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