LAS CARLINAS
Las Carlinas Old Vine Garnacha LAS CARLINAS
LAS CARLINAS OLD VINE GARNACHA
• D.O. Campo de Borja • 100% garnacha • Low-yielding old bush vines of more than 25 years of age in Aragón, the “Empire of Garnacha” • The definitive old vine garnacha crafted by Fernando Mora in conjunction with a small, specialist garnacha winery which has been working with the grape since 1945 • Hand-harvested grapes • 20% of the wine is aged in new French oak barrels for six months, with the rest in concrete tanks LAS CARLINAS
WINEMAKERS’ NOTES
• Colour: Vibrant cherry red with purple highlights • Nose: Intensely aromatic nose in which floral notes stand out over ripe red fruits, dried figs and spices • Palate: Minerality, elegance and freshness combine in this unique wine, with a smooth, silky mouth feel and a fruit-filled finish LAS CARLINAS
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• The name Las Carlinas refers to a type of thistle, native to Spain and with a yellow star-like flower in the centre • All over Europe the thistle has long been associated with strength – due to its capacity to grow where other flowers would not survive - and protection, due to its thorny leaves • In many parts of Spain the carlina thistle is hung on doors to protect the inhabitants from evil spirits and sickness • The carlina is symbolic of the natural diversity of Spanish native flora and fauna and of its longest standing traditions LAS CARLINAS
OLD VINE GARNACHA
• Like the carlina, the garnacha grape is native to Spain, having originated in the Aragon region, where the Campo de Borja DO is located • As the vines age, they produce fewer grapes, that are more concentrated, better structured and more flavourful – meaning that the best garnacha wines come from old vines of more than 25 years of age • Long revered as a blending grape in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Spain is well placed to meet the renewed interest in premium garnacha with more low-yielding old vine stock than anywhere else in the world LAS CARLINAS LAS CARLINAS
WHERE IT COMES FROM
• DO Campo De Borja located in Aragon just south-east of La Rioja
• With a winegrowing tradition dating back to the 12th Century it is known as the Empire of Garnacha, and is where this now world- renowned grape variety originated
• High proportion of old vines
• A variety of different terroirs on well drained soils and low-yielding vines produce wines of structural and aromatic complexity
• Continental climate with cool, dry “Cierzo” winds in the winter and Mediterranean influences in the summer
• Low rainfall for naturally healthy grapes with concentrated flavours
• Extreme climate and contrast between day and night temperatures help to produce aromatic wines with good acidity, intense colour and pleasing tannins LAS CARLINAS
WHERE IT IS MADE
• The winery manages 680 hectares of vineyards at 500-600 metres of altitude, mainly on the region’s distinctive rusty- red ferrous soil, with some stony, chalky parcels adding complexity
• The majority of the vines are un- irrigated, meaning that yields are low (less than 3.000kg/ha) and quality is high
• Average age of vineyards is over 25 years and most are traditionally bush trained
• Experts in old vine garnacha (72% of production) much of which is aged in French oak barrels in underground cellars
• The winery combines years of traditional know-how with the latest winemaking technology and close monitoring and control of the vines LAS CARLINAS
WHO IT IS MADE BY
Fernando Mora
• Young, idiosyncratic and passionate winemaker. • Works closely with Long Wines to oversee all the winemaking processes and final blendings • Only Spaniard currently studying for the prestigious Master of Wine qualification • Combines winemaking role with international wine marketing so has his pulse on what the consumer wants in key worldwide markets
Roberto Pérez Martinez
• Over 18 years experience in the winery, including 16 as Technical Director and Chief Winemaker • A true expert when it comes to working with garnacha LAS CARLINAS
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