Jorge Navascués - Cariñena DO - Cutio Garnacha-Cariñena - Red - 2021

Wine:

This is Grenache at its finest—infused, delicate, and full of charm. The 2021 Red Cutio Garnacha-Cariñena is sourced from 60-year-old, high-altitude vines on the region’s coolest exposures. Paired with Carignan, this Grenache ranks among the region's best, offering notes of blackcurrant cream, sugared strawberry, and a light yet beautifully structured tannic frame. Elegant, approachable, and wonderfully drinkable now, it’s best served slightly chilled. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented for 45 days in stainless steel tanks with temperature control below 26°C, aged in 225-liter French oak barrels of various ages (from new to 4 wines).

Color:

Slightly intense red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

A tangy freshness is revealed from the very first nose, highlighted by notes of crème de cassis and strawberry sugar.

Palate:

The initial taste is light with delicate tannins, the wine is tasty and easy to digest, and is ready to drink today. Serve slightly chilled.

Temperature:

Serve between 12 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Mediterranean cuisine, red meats in sauce, navarin lamb, roast chicken with thin slices of chorizo under the skin, vegetable tian, ratatouille.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Highly acclaimed oenologist Jorge Navascués, with experience at Viña Zorzal and the prestigious Bodega Contino, brings exceptional expertise and skill that have earned him recognition far beyond Spain’s borders. For over a decade, he has been transforming Mas de Mancuso, located south of Zaragoza, by revitalizing Aragón’s native grape varieties and elevating the region to new heights. Today, he is one of the most respected winemakers in the area.