Bodegas Langa Frenesí Red Blend Calatayud Wine Region of Spain CALATAYUD (SPAIN) The climate in this region is continental, with long hot dry summers and very cold winters. The Catalayud The Los Yermos vineyard can be found between the region is home to Penedés, the region famous for mountain range La Sierra de Armantes and the River making Spanish sparkling wine known as Cava. Ribota, near the town of Torralba de Ribota . This farming land is located at an average altitude of 600 Calatayud (DO) is located in the southwestern corner meters, the vineyard´s particular climate, or of the province of Zaragoza (Aragón, Spain). It is mesoclimate, is characterized by a low yearly rainfall southwest of the Rioja and Navarra DO in the North of around 250 liters per square meter. The stony Central region of Spain. It is in the valley of the River material and clay originating from La Sierra de Ebro, crisscrossed by many other rivers. The Armantes, means that the soil on which these vines vineyards are south facing slopes of the Sierra de la are grown is ideal and has been used for vine Virgen range. growing for many centuries. The use of American vs French oak in Spain is at the Grapes: Merlot, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon and discretion of individual Bodegas. Some use only Shiraz American oak while others may use only French oak, Viniculture: Aged 4 to 6 months in American, and some use a bit of both. Traditionally, American European and French Oak, then 6 months in bottle. oak was much more affordable and used more Alcohol: 14.5% vol. frequently in the making of red wines specifically in Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic the Rioja region. Appearance: Mature cherry red with purplish tints. Regional info credit: GuildSomm, Society of Wine Nose: Accentuated mineral character with spicy Educators, Wikipedia overtones such as vanilla, cinnamon, pepper and clove. Palate: Dense body with good tannic strength and silky. Suggested Pairings: Excellent with all kinds of meats, stews and game. J. Strecker Selections, LLC Seattle, WA 98115 Web: jstreckerselections.com Phone: 206.783.2009 .