Bodegas Paniza, 'Dama D Roca' Garnacha, Cariñena

With vibrant aromas of ripe brambly fruits, this wine is juicy on the palate with hints of spice and vanilla.

Producer Note

Bodegas Paniza is located in DO Cariñena in the Aragón province of Spain. Established in 1953, it combines tradition with innovation and over the past 10 years it has significantly invested in its state-of-the-art modern winemaking facilities. It has over 3,000 hectares of vineyard and cultivates native Spanish varieties alongside international ones. Situated at an average altitude of 700 metres’ elevation, the vines are influenced by a high diurnal temperature difference. The resulting wines are fresh, elegant and aromatic and are truly expressive of the Cariñena terroir.

Vineyard

The vineyard is situated in a hilly terrain at the base of the Iberian Mountains in North West Spain. The climate is continental with warm, dry summers and cool, windy winters. The vines are grown at an elevation of 700 metres, where the warm days are countered by cooler evenings, which create long ripening periods for the grapes allowing them to build up rich fruit flavours during the warmth of the day, balanced by natural acidity from the cool nights. The soils are composed of schist, chalk, loam and red clay.

Winemaking

The grapes were crushed, de-stemmed and macerated for several days extracting colour, flavour and aromatics. Fermentation took place at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks with several rackings per day to separate the solids from the juice. The wine went through malolactic fermentation and was clarified, stabilised and filtered prior to bottling. The wine was made without any oak influence to express the characteristics of the Grenache grapes and the DO Cariñena terroir.

Tasting Note

Vibrant aromas of ripe forest fruits, blackberry and black cherry are enveloped by hints of spice and vanilla. Smooth and juicy on the palate with soft tannins and a long fruity finish.

Serving Suggestion

Pairs well with rich hearty Mediterranean dishes.

Grape

Garnacha 100%