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Upper Ebro Region
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Spain
Upper Ebro Region
Calatayud DOP
Cariñena DOP
Navarra DOP
Rioja DOCa
Climate(s)
Moderate Maritime, Warm Continental
Elevation
Notes
Spain notes:
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate to ageing periods.
Grape(s)
Color
Grape
Notes
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Grape notes:
High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red
Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo Grape
Grape notes:
Late ripening
Red
Graciano Grape
Red
Grenache / Grenacha Grape
Grape notes:
Often used to make Roses. Often blended with Syrah or Tempranillo. Thin skin; late ripening. Garnacha in Spain; all elsewhere Grenache. Resistant to heat.
Red
Merlot Grape
Grape notes:
Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red
Tempranillo / Tinta Roriz Grape
Grape notes:
Sometimes blended with Garnacha. Traditionally, aged in new oak. Needs significant heat to fully ripen.
White
Chardonnay Grape
White
Sauvignon Blanc Grape
Grape notes:
This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White
Viura / Macabeo Grape
Wines(s)
Type
Wine
Notes
Sparkling White
Cava Wine
Wine notes:
Made via the traditional method with 9+ months on the lees
Still Red
Grenache / Grenacha Wine
Wine notes:
Thin skinned. Typically used in a blend (including Roses). High alcohol.
Still Red
Red Blend Wine
Wine notes:
A blend of various red grapes
Still Red
Rioja Wine
Wine notes:
Can be simple or complex. Sometimes blended with local varieties, too. Often vigorous cap management to extract flavor and color.
Still Rosé
Rosé Grenache / Grenacha Wine
Still White
Rioja Blanc Wine
Wine notes:
Traditionally, deliberately oxidized. Modern wines are protected from O2.
Still White
White Blend Wine
Wine notes:
A blend of various white grapes
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